Phoenix l Tempe l Arizona – Golf Lessons: Update for May 12, 2011

HOW TO PRACTICE BALANCE, TIMING & TEMPO

- Robbie Camacho

Phoenix – Tempe – Arizona Golf Lessons Update: May 11, 2011

The PGA of America has designated the month of May as Free Golf Lesson Month. You can receive one 10-minute golf lesson by contacting me, Rob Camacho, PGA golf instructor at 602-828-GOLF (4653).

You maybe asking yourself is ten minutes enough and is it worth the time. Well, according to Golf Digest here is a short list of ten things you can learn:

1. How to stop slicing off the tee
2. How to check where you’re aimed
3. How to get in a good setup
4. How to slow down your swing
5. How to hit it solid off the turf
6. How to play out of the rough
7. How to use a hybrid club
8. How to get out of a bunker in one swing
9. How to chip with different clubs
10. How to develop a feel for putting distance

If you would like help in any area of golf, then please ask. I look forward to helping those who inquire.

Note: range balls are not included.

Rob Camacho

Golf Lessons Update for Phoenix – Tempe, AZ: Friday, April 22, 2011

Would you like to have a physical appearance makeover for your driver? Well, now you can. The below art work was created by Debbie Miller, a local graphic artist from the East Valley. Debbie also paints murals, window art, caricatures, and face painting. She can transform your current driver into a eye-pleasing work of art.

For information about customizing your driver, please contact Debbie Miller at (480) 600-1926. And, if you are interested in seeing her work, then please visit the golf shop at Fiddlesticks and ask for Marketing Director, Kendall Matthews.

- Robbie Camacho, PGA

Update for Phoenix / Tempe Golf Lessons: Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Would you like to know how Vijay pratices? Well, check out below. The PGA TOUR’S slogan: “These Guys Are Good” is fitting.

Phoenix / Tempe / Arizona Golf Lessons Update: Wednesday, April 13, 2011

YAR Golf’s GX1-WB Wide Body Putter received GolfTestUSA.com Highly Coveted Five Star Rating and Seal of Excellence

On a scale of 1 to 10 (with 10 being best) they rated each of the following criteria.

Accuracy: 8.9
Forgiveness: 8.9
Sound: 8.7
Appearance: 8.6
Feel: 9.0
Design: 8.8
Recommend: 8.7
Overall: 8.8
Average: 8.8

Distance Control: Each tester rated how much distance control they felt they had.

Alignment: Testers was asked to rate the alignment characteristics of the putter.

Accuracy: Testers rated how accurate each putter was.

Forgiveness: Testers rated how forgiving the putter was.

Sound: Each tester rated how they liked the sound of each putter.

Appearance: Testers rated the appearance of the putter.

Feel: Testers rated the feel of the putter during the putting stroke.

Design: Testers rated the design features of the putter.

Recommend to others: How strongly would they recommend each putter to friends or other golfers.

Overall Rating: The testers took into consideration what is important to them in a putter and gave it an overall rating. (This is not an average of the other criteria).

Overall Average: A final category was added at the request of Golf Illustrated which is the average of the 10 criteria rated by the testers. We feel this average helps to give golfers an indication of how each putter performed taking into account all of the criteria in the test.

Over several years of testing GolfTest USA has determined that when subjective and objective ratings from our Test Administrators and the golfers taking the test are combined the overall rating is a very accurate indication of the actual performance of any particular golf product. There is only a small difference in the ratings yet even a couple of percentage points difference from one club to another is significant enough to indicate a club that performs at a superior level to other clubs.

For more information about Yar Putters, please visit www.yargolf.com. And, feel free to contact me for a demo. Thank you.

Robbie Camacho, PGA
Yar Golf Dealer / Fitter

Phoenix / Tempe / Arizona – Golf Lessons: Update for Monday, April 4, 2011

Golf Club in Hawaii Radio Show – Hosted by Danielle Tucker
Date aired: Saturday, April 2, 2011

Golf Lessons Update – Phoenix – Tempe – Arizona for Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Fiddlesticks added new Callaway range balls yesterday. So come on out to drive the new balls and to work on your golf game. Also, the putting green is constantly improving for looks and playability. And of course if you are interested in coaching, then feel free to contact me via phone, email, or text.

And one more note: Fiddlesticks is open late for your practice under the lights, in fact you can practice until midnight Friday and Saturday.

- Robbie Camacho

Phoenix, AZ Golf Lessons Update: Monday, March 28, 2011

I recently bought a new used set of TaylorMade R7 TP irons with Project X 5.5 shafts, and I am very pleased with the performance of the shaft/head combo.

Project X is a stepless steel shaft and by far is the best steel iron shaft I have played to date.

Here are the benefits that I’ve experienced with Project X 5.5. [And by the way, the 5.5 means "stiff" flex].

* Light weight
* Easy to swing
* Penetrating ball flight
* More distance
* Sting/shock resistance on [off] center hits
* My greens in regulation has improved
* Lower scores

If you would like to demo these shafts, then visit your local Phoenix area golf shop, or feel free to contact me to demo mine. I welcome you to come to Fiddlesticks, or Rio Salado Golf Course.

Better Golf,
Robbie Camacho

Ahwatukee – Phoenix – Tempe – Scottsdale Arizona Golf: Lessons / Instruction update for Monday, January, 31, 2011

Ping Golf now offers a forged iron. I had the pleasure of playing with the irons on the range a few days ago, and I was very impressed. The look and feel is fantastic.

The heads were shafted with the Rifle Project X 5.5 shafts, which is my correct shaft-fit. The irons are not just for the better player – they can be put in the bag of a high handicap player as well; as they boast a huge look for a forged club. The key with all golf clubs is to be fitted.

If you would like help with golf equipment that best suits you, then please contact me for assistance. You may phone or email me at your convenience.

- Robbie Camacho

Phoenix, Arizona Golf lessons/Instruction Update: Tuesday, January 18, 2010

Face Balanced Putter: A putter face that is pointing to the sky and runs parallel to the ground when the shaft is balanced on your finger as shown below.

A face balanced putter has no positive affect when in the playing position and while it is in motion. Just because you see in the photo above that the putter is indeed “balanced,” the putter is not stable when you swing it. What? Do this: grab your face balanced putter and swing it. Next: swing your putter normal [back to forward], then swing the putter in different playing positions until you FEEL it is the lightest and the FEELING of being very smooth. As shown below, the putter is the most stable and smooth when I swing it with the heel leading. Why? Because, that is where the face should be – the true feeling of MOI [moment of intertia], the ability of the putter to stay stable when motion is applied. However, you can’t putt with the heel leading.

So, do you want to putt better? Do you want a putter that is stable? Do want to two-putt and have less three-putts? Do you want to see your ball roll true – you know end-over-end? If yes, then I recommend you give YAR GOLF a test. Visit www.yargolf.com. You will find that a Yar putter performs like no other, and that it is truly stable because of its near perfect moi [moment of inertia]. Yar is based on true science, not hype, and not science fiction.

Robbie Camacho,
Yar Golf Dealer / Fitter