In today’s modern golf industry chatter, the debate goes on regarding teaching versus coaching, and often too much information is imparted in the process. The challenge should be more on how student-centered learning takes place. Real student-centered learning takes less time, imparts enough information (yet not too much) and has a much longer retention level.
Read MoreWhy the Golf Glove?
Why a golf glove? And why only one? What can the glove tell you?
If you are wearing out your glove in any spots. . .you need to read on.
Lessons and things I learned from Arnold Palmer
Read MoreTo change or not to change. . .That is the question? Usually the first question or maybe the statement I often hear is, “I want to get better, but I don’t want to change anything.” Hmmm. . .doesn’t quite work that way. Start the New Year new. . .
Three things that I can assure you regarding changing your golf swing:
One. . .change does not necessarily take a long time;
Two. . .things won’t get worse;
Three. . .Better form creates more efficient motion and a more enjoyable game.
I was privileged and thrilled to have a great conversation with Robbin Jorgensen of Women Igniting Change to not only talk about about golf, but about challenging and changing traditional perceptions - how women through perseverance and leadership can truly impact social change. Enjoy the conversation!
Read MoreKay was speaking at this week’s Links to Leadership golf tournament and clinic held at Albany Country Club on Sept. 11, 2023.
Read MoreThere should be two kinds of putts....the first putt and the second putt. If the first putt is good, then the second putt is easy or even eliminated. So let’s focus on how to putt for the dough...as they say, because becoming a great putter can make up for many other sins.
Read MoreIt was only a few days after Annie Hayes was paralyzed from the waist down in a 2006 bike accident that she learned her golfing days weren’t over.
Since then it’s been golf, golf and more golf for Hayes, who is headed to North Carolina’s famed Pinehurst Resort next week for the second consecutive July to participate in the second U.S. Adaptive Open.
Read MoreAs the adage goes, invention is the mother of necessity. And that’s how what is now known as the Epson Tour got its start 43 years ago when a young professional, Eloise Trainor, organized her first tournament to help women pros dreaming of LPGA Tour careers prepare for the next competitive level.
Read MoreEver wonder? Why a golf glove? And why only one?
Number One. . .The leather glove is tackier than the human skin. Therefore that texture helps to create less squeezing or pressure.
Read MoreKay talks with Holly G on show-The Golf Insiders on looking at the fundamentals first - meaning there can be a lot of cures but let’s start with the grip that controls the clubhead.
Read MoreThe Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Professionals announced its list of the Top 50 LPGA Teachers for the years 2022-2023. Kay McMahon, President of eduKaytion Golf and creator of Golf 8.5, has been recognized as one of the members of this esteemed group of female instructors and also named in the Elite class in the Top 50. The Top 50 list identifies and recognizes the best LPGA instructors from more than 1,800 LPGA certified professionals worldwide.
Read MoreTalking with Holly G about how to improve your chipping and pitching, shares some practice drills, and announces my upcoming workshops at Mission Inn Resort with 2021 great savings!.
Read MoreHear the full conversation! Fridays Q&A with LPGA Professional Hall of Famer Kay and featured guest Dottie Pepper - LPGA Tour & CBS Sportscaster, talks with Kay covering so many terrific topics - including her new book: Letters to a Future Champion: My Time with Mr. Pulver which is absolutely fabulous. They also talked about the pressure of playing and winning, how to be prepared whether it is for competitive play or sports broadcasting, learning and golf teaching, and overall life lessons through golf. Hear the whole fabulous conversation. Dottie is a truly great Champion in so many ways! www.edukaytiongolf.com
Read MoreOn Friday, June 18th from 9:00 – 10:00 am, Dottie Pepper, LPGA Tour Member and CBS Sports Broadcaster, will be the featured guest joining host Kay McMahon, LPGA Hall of Famer, PGA Member, President of eduKaytion Golf and creator of Golf 8.5.
Dottie Pepper won seventeen times on the LPGA Tour including two major championships. She won The Nabisco Dinah Shore (now called the ANA Inspiration) in both 1992 and 1999. Upon retiring from competitive golf in 2004, Dottie has continued her contributions in the golf industry by covering all levels of televised golf for ESPN, Golf Channel, NBC, and currently for CBS sports.
Read MoreIt's OKay - an entertaining and informative variety show - It's OKay . . .to talk golf. . .hosted by LPGA Professional Hall of Famer & PGA Professional Kay McMahon. The made for TV show contains segments on history with is entertaining and fun, letters to the editor - "Dear Kay", Tee Talk interviews of who’s who in the golf industry, and To change or Not to change instructional guidance. We’ve got something for everybody.
Read MoreEloise & Joanne Carner - Big MaMa
Read MoreG-CAP Change the order of how you set up!
Read MoreUSGA & R&A New Rules on Reading Greens - Kay’s Comments on Putting
Read MoreEloise’s revisits so many Players that played with her on the FUTURES Tour - 25 - 30 years ago.
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