How Cool Is Cool? Johnny is "Cool" and how cool is that! 

Johnny is undoubtedly the most colorful golfer ever to set foot on the course at which I volunteer on Sundays. Known by his buddies (with whom he plays their four man Sunday morning scramble) as "Cool" has an incredible collection of matching kicker.

 The "Gang" consists of Sam, Mike, Major and sometimes Chris and when together there is never a dull moment at times leaving me laughing to tears. These very dedicated golfers take their game and bragging rights seriously and it's rather refreshing to see the camaraderie that has developed and continues to evolve thanks to the game of golf and the meaningful and lasting friendships that will undoubtedly last a lifetime.

I played nine great holes of golf with my good friend Todd today. After making a serious slice with my driver from the tee on the seventh hole it was brought to my attention that my alignment was badly off. After hitting a second drive which yielded the same result even though my feet were properly aligned with the target line,

 Florida State University Campus Recreation invites area golfers to participate in the 2010 Baycrest / FSU Campus Recreation Spring Scramble golf tournament benefiting student development and scholarships.  The 2010 Spring Scramble is a 4-person best ball team event slated for Thursday, March 18th at the Don Veller Seminole Golf Course.  The tournament begins with shotgun start at 12:30 pm followed by an awards reception, light buffet, and prize drawing in the clubhouse’s Renegade Grill at the conclusion of the afternoon event.  The cost is $80 per golfer, $320 per 4-person team.  Sponsorship opportunities are also available.  Please visit http://fsu.campusrec.com for information or to download the registration form.”

Since purchasing my 20 degree #3 hybrid over a year ago I put my #5 iron in retirement because I had so much trouble hitting it. I came across an iron drill video by David Leadbetter on Youtube that reminded me about keeping my hands on impact ahead of the ball. I think after re-evaluating my swing I was releasing on impact pre-maturely. I retrieved my #5 out of retirement and started practicing with it again using his tips. The results were amazing. The first video is with David and the iron drill entitled "Great Iron Play".   

Golfbytez would like to feature the work of Julian, an amazing photographer who accompanied myself and Henry as we played a few holes of golf last week. Julian is a talented young artist with an incredible eye and a lens that captures the imagination of his curious mind. We all enjoyed that cool winter afternoon on the course with nothing but nature and the elusive game of golf to take your thoughts away.

Here are a few great coil drill tips sent to us from G.G. Blake that can be done at home to help you understand how it should feel to properly pivot during your back swing to produce an efficient coil.

My posture is so upright that I tend to rotate my shoulders horizontally. I seem to have trouble getting my left shoulder over my right leg which hinders my weight transfer and robs me of potential power.

First is a coil drill video by Tom Ward entitled "How to Coil for Power in your Golf Swing" that has helped me.

Ryan, one of the gentlemen I work with at the course shared a few tips with me today regarding the golf ball's lie above or below your feet since I was having trouble with the ball's straight flight. I was always told to choke up on the club when the ball's lie was above my feet, he added that moving the ball back in the stance beyond center (in some cases closer to the back foot's heel) would help with it going straight. He also shared that when the ball's lie was below the feet to open the width of the stance. Thanks Ryan I'll try it and get back to you. Following are two videos that also shed some light with this ball lie situation.