US OPEN 2009

First day was a wash out and the USGA hopes to get 36 holes in on Friday. bethpage is tough enough without adding crazy weather into the mix. Let's hope that the weekend is better.

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On Course Playing Clinics

Par Breakers Golf Academy is now offering on course nine hole playing clinics at raven's Claw and Linfield National. Each clinic is for three weeks where we play nine holes each week. Tuesdays are Raven's Claw & Weds. are at linfield. To find out more call 610-666-9000 for clinic dates. price is only $199.99 per player.

Summer Golf Camp

Par Breakers is now offering full day Golf camps for kids age 6 -15. starting June 15 and running weekly until Aug. 14th . The morning session will be in our Indoor facility and the afternoon we will travel to a different golf course each day to play nine holes. 1/2 day indoor programs are 190.00

Full day is 425.00. For more info contact par breakers at 610-666-9000. There is always room for one more golfer in our programs. It's not to late to sign up now.

Golf With Confidence

See your target and landing area.
Bobby Jones, one of the greatest golfers ever to play the game, once said: "Golf is a game played on a six-inch course. Between your ears." Golf is defiantly a mind game and in order to play with confidence you need to stay in focus and have a game plan. You can't make a good shot without confidence.

Before you Swing
Step 1:
Golf is a mind game and in order to play with confidence you need to stay in focus and have a game plan. You can't make a good shot without confidence. Before you swing you have to find your target and landing area. Here in the photo on the par three 10th hole at Horsham Valley we can see a targeting the sky. This is where we will aim for or trajectory of our ball and we also see a target on the green. This is our landing area. In order to build confidence we need to see these targets in our mind so we know where the ball is going. To keep your mind clear your last thought would be the target and letting the ball go to the target. There are also steps that lead up to this.
Step 2:
Assess the target and the trouble in the shot. Sand, Water, rough. Find the best spot where if you do miss the shot you won't end up with any chance of recovery.
Step 3:
Stick to your pre shot routine to make sure we are aiming at our intended target and feel our tempo so we will swing the club not hit the ball. At this time we can also recall a great shot we hit in the past that was around the same distance. During our practice swing we can feel and remember the tempo we had on that great shot. This is a great confidence builder because we have done it before.
Step 4:
Make your last swing thought the place where you want the ball to go. Stay focused on that target and not any trouble that might be in the shot.
Step 5:After you hit your shot there is a few things to keep in mind. First is that the shot is over. If it was a good shot you can store it in the back of your mind for another day. If it was bad than throw it away and don't dwell on it or think about it until you get to it and are ready for the next shot. It might not be as bad as you think.

Number 66 for the world's greatest

Only his third tournament back and Tiger wins his 66th PGA event and his 6th Bay Hill to defend his 2007 win in as usual dramatic Tiger like fashion. We are very lucky to be here to witness the greatest golfer that has ever lived. Even under the cloud of a long layoff due to injury Tiger comes back from a five shot deficient to once again crush his competitors dreams into rubble and continue to make history. How many players would have had incredible careers if Tiger never came along. But he did and the train back is now in motion. What will be Tiger's next feat? The Master's is long over due for Tiger to grab. His last win in Augusta was in 2005 with that famous chip in on the 16th hole. Phil has his game togeather and stated that he is "looking forward to dueling down the streatch against Tiger". That is if Tiger dos'nt leave the field and Phil in his dust on Sunday. We would like to know how you feel about Tiger winning the Master's this year. Respond to this blog and let us know. Will Tiger take it or will Phil. Our pick is Tiger. Not only is it better for him but it will be better for all of us who work ,play and love the game.
Keep going Tiger!

Shot making

In order to play your best golf several things have to happen. But the most important is to have a solid per shot routine. Without a good pre shot routine it is hard to hit good shot more often.

Here is a example of what should happen in a good pre shot routine. You can vary what works for you but it's a good idea to stick to these steps and to use them every time you hit a shot. Weather you are on the range or the course don't change your routine. Golf needs to be reactive and this will help make that action happen.

1. Pick you target draw a line to the ball from your target.

2. Pick a point a few feet in front of the ball on the same line and aim your club at that point.

3. Align your body to the club.

4. Take your grip while standing tall.

5. Set your spine angle buy bending at the hip then flex your knees to bend down into address.

6. Take a practice swing next to the ball and brush the turf in front of the ball.

7. Take a last look at the target step up to the ball and swing following through to a full finish.

8. Hold your finish until the ball lands at the target.

Do this for every shot. It should take around a total of 30 seconds from start to finish.

For more help with your game give us a call and set up a private lesson at 610-666-9000.

Speak your mind

Par Breakers would love to hear what you would like to see in our blog. Please comment to this article and give us some of your feedback on the topics you would like to see us cover.

Par breakers was formed to help you with your game and in our eyes you are number one. So speak your mind and let others know what you feel is important to your game. As always thanks for being part of the Par Breakers family.

Par Breakers Welcomes Weszty golf

We are now caring a new line of golf clubs from a local manufacture. The company is Weszty Golf. The creator of the product line is John Wesztergom. At the moment John has three iron models to choose from and all are available for you to demo at Par breakers Golf Academy in our Indoor driving range or simulator. The price point is unmatched for the quality of the product. The most advanced model in the product line is the CGS Iron. It has a adjustable 20 gram tungsten weight that can be positioned in five different positions to give you a variety of shot choices. The club has a moderate offset and a 1/4 in top line . With solid stainless 431 steel construction it is moderately priced at $449.99 for 3-PW. The Double U witch stands for Double undercut has extra mass behind the sweet spot for added stability and forgiveness at a very forgiving price of $399.99. The Zt-C Irons are for the low handicap player who is looking for the playability of a blade at again the low price of $399.99. You can also add a Gap wedge to your set for just $49.99 more. All prices are for steel or graphite shafted clubs. Coming soon Weszty Golf will be adding Drivers, Hybrids, and a line of wedges. So stop by any time and demo this great line of clubs from local manufacture right here in Pa. The photo above is the CGS Model.