Arizona Golf Update: February 7, 2012 – Mesa – Phoenix – Scottdale – Tempe

Golf Fest will be at Longbow Golf Club – Friday, February 10 & 11.
Golf Fest Phoenix will feature TaylorMade, Callaway, Cleveland, Ping, Titleist, Nike, and Adams Golf. There will also be a beer tasting event from 12pm – 4pm each day.

Tickets can be purchased at the door for $10.
Children 10 and ubder are free.
Time: 9am – 5pm

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Raven Golf Club Phoenix – Friday, February 17.

Titleist Golf Ball Fitting Event.

Time: 9:30am – 4:30pm.
Contact: Jeremy Strauss – (602) 243-3636
Appontments Recommended

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Robbie Camacho, PGA
Teaching Professional & Coach
Dobson Ranch Golf Course
Mesa, AZ

Mesa, Phoenix, Tempe, Arizona Golf Lessons Update: Monday, November 28, 2011

Well, here we are again in Holiday Season. Why not treat someone you know this season a gift certificate for a golf lesson or a series of golf lessons. And, I have a special offer, but you must call me to hear about the special offer. The “special offer” will expire on 12/24/11.

Robbie Camacho, PGA Teaching Professional & Coach
Dobson Ranch, Mesa, AZ

Mesa, Phoenix, Tempe, Arizona Golf Lessons Update: Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Arizona Golf Instructor Receives 2011 Best of Tempe Award

U.S. Commerce Association’s Award Plaque Honors the Achievement

NEW YORK, NY, October 19, 2011 — Arizona Golf Instructor has been selected for the 2011 Best of Tempe Award in the Golf Instruction category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA).

The USCA “Best of Local Business” Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.

Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2011 USCA Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USCA and data provided by third parties.

About U.S. Commerce Association (USCA)

U.S. Commerce Association (USCA) is a New York City based organization funded by local businesses operating in towns, large and small, across America. The purpose of USCA is to promote local business through public relations, marketing and advertising.

The USCA was established to recognize the best of local businesses in their community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations, chambers of commerce and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to be an advocate for small and medium size businesses and business entrepreneurs across America.

SOURCE: U.S. Commerce Association

Update for Phoenix, Mesa Golf Lessons at Dobson Ranch: Monday October 17, 2011

Golfers: Are you set-up correctly? And what actual does set-up mean?

Set-Up: To be in a “ready” athletic body/golf club position prior to the start of the golf swing. Below is a list of items that make up the “set-up.”

Grip [proper placement of the hands and style of grip - ten-finger, overlap, or interlock]
Posture [posture will vary depending on the golf club to used at time of shot, and if you grip-down to make the club shorter]
Stance [type of stance - open, closed, or square, and width of stance]
Aim [aiming the center of the clubface at target. The leading edge of the clubhead to be perpendicular the ball-flight line]
Body Alignment [body facing ball-flight line with toe-line, knees, thighs, hips, arms, parallel to ball-flight line. Note: shoulders on the same plane as the ball-flight line]
Ball Position [back of stance, forward, or middle of stance? The golf club itself will determine the ball position by way of its length and lie angle. Also the body plays a role as well. And preference by the player]
Hand Position [both hands "centered" between the shoulders]
Shaft Angle [shaft angle leans forward with the shorter clubs, while the shaft angle leans back with the longer clubs. Note: length of club, lie angle, body determine]
Balance [weight distribution, static, and dynamic]

The best way to seek improve with your golf swing is to have a good “set-up”. If you woukld like help please feel free to contact me. A golf lesson on “set-up” may just be what you need for a better golf swing.

Robbie Camacho, PGA Golf Instructor
Dobson Ranch Golf Course

Golf Lessons Update: Mesa, Phoenix, Tempe for September 1, 2011

This post is for those golfers who are frustrated when it comes to bunker shots. Here in the Phoenix metro area you may find that the texture in the bunkers vary from course to course. From hard, bare, and crusty, to soft, and really soft. So, what do you do? And how do you practice when it comes to the type of sand. Well, here is what you can do: make a phone call to your nearest golf course and ask the golf shop staff. They pro’s in the shop will inform you if they do have a practice bunker, and then just ask what is the texture of the sand like.

For firm to hard: you need a wedge that does not have a lot of bounce. But how can you tell if you have too much bounce.

Here is how: Image 1

Notice that the *trailing edge is lower than the *leading edge. This wedge is best for firm/hard/bare sand.

Image 2: Notice that the *trailing edge is higher than the *leading edge. This wedge is best for soft to really soft sand.

*Trailing Edge – The trailing edge is the very back part of the sole of a golf club. Literally, the trailing edge is the edge of the clubhead that is bringing up the rear (trailing) during a swing.

*Leading Edge – The front-most edge of the sole of a golf club. Literally, the edge of the club that leads in a swing.

For help on bunker shots please feel free to contact to discuss.

Robbie Camacho, PGA Golf Instructor
Dobson Ranch Golf Course
Mesa, AZ

Mesa, Phoenix, Tempe Golf Lessons: Update – Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Ten things to ponder before you financial, emotionally, and physically commit to golf lessons:

1. Can I make a time commitment to attend?
2. Can I set time to actually practice post lesson(s)?
3. Can I accept change?
4. Can I set time to play on the golf course?
5. Can I be patient?
6. Can I allow my instructor to fully lead me?
7. Can I allow myself to be coached on putting, chipping, pitching, and bunker shots?
8. Can I ask questions if I don’t understand?
9. Can I take written notes, audio, or even video?
10. Can I stay focussed on MY golf instructor/coach for the entire duration of a lesson series?

Robbie Camacho, PGA Golf Instructor & Coach
Dobson Ranch
Rio Salado

Phoenix – Mesa – Tempe Golf Lessons Update: Wednesday, July 27, 2010

As of August 1, 2011: I will be offering golf instruction, lessons, playing lessons, and coaching at Dobson Ranch in Mesa, AZ.

Dobson Ranch offers a full 18 hole golf course, lighted full driving range [grass], practice putting greens, chipping, pitching areas, and a practice bunker. So you can book a lesson on every aspect of the game.

For more information about golf lessons and instruction at Dobson Ranch, please contact me directly.

Note: You must book your lesson with me, not Dobson Ranch.

Robbie Camacho, PGA Golf Instructor.
(602) 828-GOLF (4653)

Phoenix / Tempe / Arizona Golf Lessons Update: Monday, July 18, 2011

My blog made it to AllTop: http://golf.alltop.com/ Think of Alltop as an “online magazine rack.” For more information visit: http://alltop.com/about/

You will find not only my blog, but you can read other golf related blogs that may be of interest to you: golf.alltop.com.

Robbie Camacho, PGA Golf Instructor/Coach

Update: Phoenix / Tempe / Arizona Golf Lessons for July 14, 2011

In the images below you will notice the shaft [angle] varies from club-to-club. But what does influence the shaft angle? The lie angle and length of the club determine shaft angle at set-up. You will see in image #1 [wedge] that the shaft angle is leaning forward, while image #4 [driver] the shaft is leaning back. Another influencer of shaft angle is your stance-width.

Set-Up [Wedge]

Set-Up [7 iron]

Set-Up [4 iron]

Set-Up [3 fairway]

Set-Up [Driver]

If you are not sure about the correct shaft angle at set-up, please feel free to contact me for discussion.

Robbie Camacho, PGA Golf Instructor

Phoenix – Tempe – Arizona Golf Lessons Update: Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Golf lessons for $20 [15-minute session], unlimited golf lessons, and golf lessons in your backyard:

Robbie Camacho, PGA Golf Instructor / Coach