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Why Are Korean Golfers Flocking to Japanese Golf Courses? <53> - As the mulberry tree becomes a green sea, Korean golf has undergone tremendous changes.- In 123 years, Korea has become one of the world's top 10 golf powerhouses, establishing itself as a popular sport.- Despite this, the government remains indifferent, and relevant laws are inadequate and neglected.- Golf courses' endless greed has made Korea the most expensive country to play golf in the wo.. 2024. 6. 28.
The 3 cm impact zone is the pinnacle of the golf swing <52> - The flower of the golf swing is the impact... the clubhead must meet the ball precisely- "The swing exists for the brief impact moment, which lasts just 1/5000th of a second"- The distance the clubhead travels while contacting the ball is only 3 cm- If you can't master this 3 cm, you won't hit long shots and your accuracy will be off- Understanding the importance of this 3 cm improved my green.. 2024. 6. 25.
"아, 야속한 퍼팅!"... 매킬로이의 한숨 <168> 대회 때마다 호쾌한 장타를 과시하는 세계 랭킹 2위 로리 매킬로이(35·북아일랜드). 메이저대회인 2024년 US오픈에서 매킬로이는 퍼팅 때문에 머리를 싸잡아 매야 했습니다. 대회 때마다 압도적인 기량으로 강력한 우승 후보군에 포함되며 구름 관중을 몰고 다니고 있는 매킬로이였지만 올해 US오픈에서 1.2m짜리 퍼팅을 놓치는 실수를 저지르고 만 것입니다. 필자도 이 대회 최종 라운드 TV 중계를 숨죽이며 지켜보고 있었는데 18홀에서 그의 퍼팅이 홀컵을 살짝 벗어나는 순간 "아니, 매킬로이가 이런 실수를?"라며 외마디 비명을 지를 수밖에 없었습니다. 2024년 6월 17일 미국 노스캐롤라이나주 파인허스트 골프 앤 리조트에서 열린 대회 최종 라운드에서 디섐보(31.미국)가 포함된 챔피언조의 앞조에서 경기를 펼.. 2024. 6. 24.
Seeing the behavior of a certain golf course in the Seoul metropolitan area left me utterly breathless <51> - A friend suggested a round at a golf course in Pocheon- Despite being a golf course on the outskirts of Seoul, the costs were excessively high- "Being born in Korea means facing a lifelong curse the moment you pick up a golf club"- An additional fee for a three-player game and increased caddy fees were announced unilaterally- Golfers, unaware of the changes, must open their wallets even more, .. 2024. 6. 23.
Korean golf course owners who mock their 'customers' <50> KGBA, which represents 206 golf course member companies, held its regular general meeting in 2023Hopes were high for discussions on ways to normalize excessively high golf course fees, but...The Korea Golf Course Management Association (KGBA, www.kgba.co.kr) is an organization with membership from 206 out of over 500 golf courses nationwide. It includes golf course owners and professional manage.. 2024. 6. 21.
The correlation between improving golf skills and age <49> "Golfing ability doesn't improve overnight, but it's never too late to start, no matter what age." - Philip Moncliffe "Late to the game, but fully immersed in golf... Moncliffe's golden words in the world of golf"Age has nothing to do with golf; as long as you have the strength to lift a club, anyone can play and improve their skills. I embraced this famous golf adage as a guiding principle. 'Go.. 2024. 6. 18.
"Let's Contribute to a Healthy Society for the Elderly through Golf" <48> Supporting sick elderly people incurs tremendous costs for society and the nationResearch team from the University of Eastern Finland: "Golf is the best aerobic exercise for the elderly"Everyone ages, falls ill, and eventually passes away. It is an inevitable fate. Humanity is now living in an era where people are living longer than ever before. While living a long and healthy life is a blessing.. 2024. 6. 16.
"5~10cm behind" during the backswing <47> The backswing accounts for 60-70% of the entire swing and is therefore crucialA comfortable address position is the starting point for an accurate strikeToday, let's talk about golf technique for a change. Observing amateur golfers on the course or at the driving range, it seems they particularly struggle with the backswing. Many instructors emphasize that the backswing accounts for 60-70% of th.. 2024. 6. 14.
The reason why the "discipline" of Japanese golf courses is frightening <46> After COVID-19, Korean golf courses vs. Japanese golf courses: A stark contrastKorean golf courses, like starving hyenas, exploit with exorbitant feesAt the end of 2019, the COVID-19 pandemic hit the world, forcing dramatic changes in all aspects of human life, including politics, society, economy, culture, sports, and leisure activities. Golf, a popular sport and often regarded as the "flower o.. 2024. 6. 11.
Thoughts vs. Actions – Advancing Golf? <45> "Golf is a sport that is both easy and difficult in a word. Easy? Difficult? What is easy in golf? On the contrary, what is the essence of difficulty in it? This episode's theme is 'Thought vs. Action: Advancing Golf?'."Golf is a sport that requires the mobilization of countless brain and muscle cellsIn modern science, the human brain is reported to consist of 100 billion neurons with 100 trilli.. 2024. 6. 9.
Pulling the cart myself and going for a round, I felt 'double the joy' <44> The Asia Golf Association Executive Seminar: Discussing Future DevelopmentI attended a seminar and executive appointment ceremony for the Asia Golf Association (ASIAGA) on April 15th and 16th, 2023, at Jungwoon University in Goesan-eup, Chungcheongbuk-do. On the first day, April 15th, there was an appointment ceremony and a presentation by President Kim Yong-ho on the future development vision o.. 2024. 6. 7.
"I've been eagerly anticipating the emergence of 'good golf courses'..." <43> The golf course spearheaded by tenacious S is set to open next yearI have a friend named S whom I’ve known for 20 years. S has a strong sense of justice and cannot stand to see unfairness; he possesses a steadfast and upright character. His boldness and unwavering drive often leave me in awe. S’s dream has always been to build a magnificent golf course. After several attempts, I heard that he fi.. 2024. 6. 4.