AGI Partners for Global Golf Expansion

Augusta Golf Instruction is expanding it’s reach through the golf world in the U.S. and Europe through a careful choice of quality instructors and coaches. In a steady effort to provide golfers with ultra-quality instruction, technology and innovation we are pleased to announce our partnership with one of England’s top coaches. Introducing Mr. David Bown:

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• PGA qualified 1975.
• Golfing Machine Authorised Instructor. GSEB
• Class AA PGA Professional.
• PGA EUROPEAN TOUR Qualifying School 1980,1981,1982

Bown Golf offers private and group instruction featuring high-speed video analysis, golf biodynamics and mental coaching.

Richmond Park Golf Courses, Priory Lane, Roehampton Gate, SW15 5JR

david@bowngolf.com

Master Coach Certification

Augusta Golf Instruction is pleased to announce that B. J. Hathaway has completed all course work to earn the Masters diploma in Sports NLP & Hypnotherapy and become the first Mind Factor Certified Master Coach in the United States.

The Mind Factor, led by Dr. Karl Morris, works with many of Europe's top golfers including world #1 Lee Westwood.

Keep Your Left Wrist Flat

Written Swing Tips

Hank Haney discusses the importance of a flat leading wrist in the golf swing.
B.J. Hathaway, Hank Haney Certified Pro.

Junior Lesson: Bryan Kim

Consistent Golf

by: B. J. Hathaway











One of the top five requests that I hear from golfers is the desire to be more consistent. This is usually followed up by me with the question, "more consistent at what exactly"? Sometimes the answers are clear but sometimes the response is a vague:

"Well I don't know, just more consistent!"

To be consistent means to be free from variation. If I asked you to hit 5 wedges shots would I see five different ball positions, grip variations, alignments, postures, etc.? For some of you the answer is yes!

One of the quickest ways to find more consistency is to create a repeatable set-up procedure with grip, ball position, posture and alignment.

Remember, to be consistent you have to do the same thing every time!

I would like to challenge you as a golfer to develop clear ideas of what needs improvement in
your golf game, then get with your teaching pro and develop a definite game plan for bringing consistency to your game.

www.augustagolfinstruction.com

Tiger Woods secret to controlling the Mind

For more information on how to improve your game using simple yet highly effective mental game tools, contact B. J. Hathaway: Mind Factor Certified Coach

706.836.4330
bj@augustagolfinstruction.com

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Golf Channel Instructor Search: B. J. Hathaway- Augusta, GA

ASU Golf visits the president

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Mental Coaching Certification

Augusta Golf Instruction is pleased to announce that B. J. Hathaway has completed all course work to earn the Diploma in Sports NLP & Hypnotherapy and become the first Mind Factor Certified Coach in the United States.

The Mind Factor, led by Dr. Karl Morris, has worked with many of the leading players on the European Tour such as:

• 2010 US Open Champion Graeme McDowell
• 2010 Open Champion Louis Oosthuizen
• Darren Clarke
• Lee Westwood
• David Howell
• Paul McGinley
• Trish Johnson
• Alison Nicholas and many more.

Business clients include Red Bull, Volvo, Barclays Wealth and Royal Bank of Scotland.

" I am excited about the opportunity to use the most advanced mental techniques in the game today, not only for myself as tools for personal growth, but for my students as well. Having correct technical skills will always be a primary focus, but the opportunity to manage your mind and emotions is absolutely critical for peak performance and the Mind Factor gives our students that extra competitive edge." B. J. Hathaway

For more information or to book your session please call our office at 706.836.4330 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 706.836.4330 end_of_the_skype_highlighting or click on the SmarterLessons link below.

Patriot Day Golf Tribute

Augusta Golf Instruction would like to show gratitude and honour those who gave the ultimate sacrifice on 9/11 and recognize the men and women who continue to protect and serve our great country.

As our way of saying "thank you" to those who serve, AGI will be offering a free 10 minute video analysis session for all active duty military, fire and police personnel in the CSRA.

All video sessions will be done with B. J. Hathaway- Augusta's only Hank Haney Certified Professional.

Visual learning is one of the fastest ways to improve your performance, so if you've never seen your swing on video you will understand just how powerful this process is for game improvement.

To schedule your session just click on the link below, or call us at 706.836.4330

Event: September 11, 2010
Time: 10:00 am - 8:00 p.m.
Location: 2133 Gordon Hwy.
Augusta, GA 30909




Your only cost for the session will be range balls, which will be discounted at $2.00 off the large basket as a uniform discount by Rolling Hills.

Lessons on Taking Lessons

by: B. J. Hathaway














Being a golfer you have probably at some point reached a point where you decided that this is all just too hard to figure out on your own. You're tired of reading the articles, tips and video blogs that just seem to be confusing and contradictory or don't seem to apply to your game.....and then you took that next step and...

actually took a lesson!!

or even better you took a series, but the million dollar question is: did you effectively apply that information?

Let's face it, we live in a world where we want it all now but golf does not work that way!!!

Building your success as a golfer requires teamwork between player and coach. If you are one of those players who likes to move from one instructor to another because you are trying to find the most qualified teacher is one thing....but if you are jumping from coach to coach to find some secret you may be hurting your own game. Why? Because there are no secrets!

What you want to find, and yes it can be a real search, is a coach who actually cares about your success. One who has the knowledge, training and communication skills to give you the best information possible. Think about it...that's what you're really paying for- information! A swing coach can't actually move the club for you, but he or she can explain and demonstrate the right information so that you learn to make the necessary adjustments that will put you on the right road to better golf.

Once you have this information then you have to apply it...and practice it! You see golf is not just a test of your ability to hit a little white ball, it's a test of your mental fortitude to accept new information and build sound mechanical movement that can be repeated.

Ok, so what does it really take to get better at this game?!

1. Find the most qualified teacher in your area.
2. Open your mind and accept the information given to you.
3. Apply it, practice it and own it!

Hitting a golf ball well does not require maximum effort, it does require maximum effectiveness: being willing to learn this changes your game forever!

www.augustagolfinstruction.com

Golf Secrets: hands LEAD the club head!

The Lag Factory: Augusta, GA

Beautiful Swings: Kuan Kuo

On Plane Takeaway with Laser

Karl Morris Mind Factor: Controlling Nerves on the Golf Course

Junior Chipping Champs

Golf In Augusta with B. J. Hathaway

with host Fred Greene
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Driver Loft: The Real Deal

by: B. J. Hathaway, G.S.E.B.

Hitting your driver well equals more tee shots in the fairway and better chances of hitting greens in regulation and lowering your score. The problem is that the driver is the least lofted club in your bag, and less loft creates more side spin for hits that are off center or where the path and face angle don't match up. This is why with the same impact factors your driver will slice much more than you pitching wedge.

We know from testing that missing the center of the face (the sweet spot) by one half inch can cost you 10 yards or more of carry distance. Most golfers would benefit from a shorter driver and despite the rumors will not lose distance because they could have better control for on center hits.

The next huge factor for hitting more fairways is the loft of your driver. The keys to longer, straighter drives are optimal launch angle and reduced spin. The problem is golfers have ego's (most of you don't need that 8.5 degree driver!) That along with bad information are reasons why you are not hitting more fairways.

The average male golfer has a driver swing speed around 87 mph, most women swing in the 70 mph range. These swing speeds require a loft range from 10-19 degrees to give a launch angle that can maximize carry distance. So the proper loft for your swing speed can increase your carry distance by as much as 15 yards, without swinging harder!

You may be asking, what about roll? How many times to you have a driver shot over water or a bunker and roll the ball through a hazard? If you play on a course with firm conditions then roll is great, but I would rather carry a shot over something than try to roll past or around it!

The key for every golfer is to find the right loft that fits your swing speed, the right length that fits your build and the right shaft. No matter if you shoot 98 or 68, having the right equipment will greatly increase your enjoyment of the game.

Come see myself or Carlos Santos at the Jones Creek Golf Center and let us help you get the right driver for your game.

Augusta Golf Instruction is based at Jones Creek Golf Club. B.J Hathaway is Augusta's first and only Authorized Instructor for The Golfing Machine.

bj@augustagolfinstruction.com
706.836.4330

3 Steps to Your Best Golf

by: B. J. Hathaway, G.S.E.B.



Most amateur golfers spend years searching for the secrets to better golf- usually through magazines, videos, websites and the occasional lesson. This leads to a head full of swing thoughts and mental images that are often conflicting, leading to further confusion and an endless circle of searching.

To truly play better golf you must first understand that learning the game is a process. Skipping through the process is very much like getting behind in Algebra class, unless you're gifted you will just never catch up!

So the first thing every golfer must do is learn the basic fundamentals like grip, posture and alignment which should be the easiest part of the game because there is no movement of the club or body!

Once you have the basics down then you are ready for the 3 steps to successful golf.

1. Hand control
To simplify, this means to learn to control how the hands and wrists move throughout the swing.

2. Arm control
The arms must be trained how to move on the vertical and horizontal planes.

3. Body control
The body must be trained how to move in sequence and balance to support the swinging motion.

For the most effective learning you must train these the zones: hands, arms, and body in the right order. This is how we teach the game at the Medicus Golf, and this is why our players improve!!

Call or email and schedule your game changing experience.

B.J Hathaway is Augusta's first and only Authorized Instructor for The Golfing Machine.

bj@augustagolfinstruction.com
706.836.4330