https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog Golf tips, swing analysis, and coaching insights from Austin, Texas. en-us Fri, 08 May 2026 21:56:05 GMT https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/lead-wrist-forearm-flipping-casting-chicken-wing https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/lead-wrist-forearm-flipping-casting-chicken-wing Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT info@atxgolfperformance.com (Martin Du Toit) Flipping, casting, and the chicken wing usually share one root cause: how the lead wrist and forearm are organized through transition and impact. https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/lead-leg-force-p5-spine-angle-preservation https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/lead-leg-force-p5-spine-angle-preservation Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT info@atxgolfperformance.com (Martin Du Toit) Spine angle through impact is not held with effort. It is a byproduct of how the lead leg loads and pushes the ground at P5. https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/golf-grip-performance-system-clubface-control https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/golf-grip-performance-system-clubface-control Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT info@atxgolfperformance.com (Martin Du Toit) The grip is more than a static fundamental. It is a dynamic system where the lead hand controls clubface stability and the trail hand applies force without disrupting it. https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/college-golf-training-austin-tx https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/college-golf-training-austin-tx Sat, 02 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT info@atxgolfperformance.com (Martin Du Toit) Austin offers year-round golf access and conditions that help juniors develop adaptability. Heat, wind, and firm turf can be frustrating, but they also teach shot control, distance management, and discipline. https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/when-to-start-college-golf-recruiting https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/when-to-start-college-golf-recruiting Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT info@atxgolfperformance.com (Martin Du Toit) Start early enough to build options, but not so early that it creates unnecessary pressure. The right answer depends on development stage, but most families benefit from a simple roadmap. https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/day-in-the-life-college-golfer https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/day-in-the-life-college-golfer Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT info@atxgolfperformance.com (Martin Du Toit) College golf looks fun on Instagram, but it is a serious schedule. Athletes balance workouts, practice, qualifiers, classes, studying, and travel. https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/cost-to-play-college-golf-scholarships https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/cost-to-play-college-golf-scholarships Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT info@atxgolfperformance.com (Martin Du Toit) Families are often surprised by two things: junior golf can be expensive, and many golf scholarships are partial. The best financial outcomes usually come from planning early. https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/golf-tournament-prep-checklist-parents https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/golf-tournament-prep-checklist-parents Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT info@atxgolfperformance.com (Martin Du Toit) Parents cannot hit shots for their golfers, but they can make tournament days smoother. Great preparation reduces stress and improves decision-making under pressure. https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/golf-fitness-for-juniors-austin https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/golf-fitness-for-juniors-austin Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT info@atxgolfperformance.com (Martin Du Toit) The goal of golf fitness is not \ https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/scottie-scheffler-feel-superpower-golf-swing https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/scottie-scheffler-feel-superpower-golf-swing Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT info@atxgolfperformance.com (Martin Du Toit) Scottie Scheffler's edge isn't a swing position. It's how he organizes attention. Here's the motor learning science behind feel and how to train it in your own game. https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/course-management-for-junior-golfers https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/course-management-for-junior-golfers Sun, 26 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT info@atxgolfperformance.com (Martin Du Toit) College coaches notice consistency. Your golfer does not need a perfect game. They need fewer penalty strokes and fewer blow-up holes. https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/pressure-putting-drills-for-juniors https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/pressure-putting-drills-for-juniors Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT info@atxgolfperformance.com (Martin Du Toit) If your golfer putts great in practice but struggles in tournaments, the practice environment is the issue. Pressure is a skill, and it can be trained. https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/wedge-distance-control-drills https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/wedge-distance-control-drills Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT info@atxgolfperformance.com (Martin Du Toit) If your golfer is already decent off the tee but cannot drop scores, wedges are usually the fastest path to improvement. Better wedge control means closer birdie putts and easier par saves. https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/practice-like-a-college-golfer-60-minute-routine https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/practice-like-a-college-golfer-60-minute-routine Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT info@atxgolfperformance.com (Martin Du Toit) Most juniors practice by hitting balls until they are tired. College golfers practice by training scoring skills: wedges, putting, pressure, and decision-making. https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/austin-junior-golf-tournaments-recruiting https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/austin-junior-golf-tournaments-recruiting Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT info@atxgolfperformance.com (Martin Du Toit) Parents often ask which tournaments \ https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/college-golf-recruiting-video-shot-list https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/college-golf-recruiting-video-shot-list Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT info@atxgolfperformance.com (Martin Du Toit) A recruiting video is a verification tool, not a highlight reel. Coaches want clean angles and repeatable swings so they can evaluate quickly. https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/college-golf-recruiting-email-template https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/college-golf-recruiting-email-template Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT info@atxgolfperformance.com (Martin Du Toit) One of the biggest recruiting mistakes is overthinking the first email. Coaches want something simple: who you are, what level you are at, what your grades look like, and where they can watch you play. https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/what-college-golf-coaches-look-for https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/what-college-golf-coaches-look-for Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT info@atxgolfperformance.com (Martin Du Toit) Scoring average matters, but coaches recruit more than a number. They recruit golfers they believe will improve, handle travel and pressure, contribute to team culture, and keep getting better. https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/college-golf-recruiting-timeline-austin https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/college-golf-recruiting-timeline-austin Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT info@atxgolfperformance.com (Martin Du Toit) Recruiting for college golf is a multi-year process. For Austin parents, the biggest advantage you can give your golfer is a plan that reduces stress and builds options over time. https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/driver-vs-iron-play-data https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/driver-vs-iron-play-data Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT info@atxgolfperformance.com (Martin Du Toit) The biggest difference between driver and iron swings is the job each swing is trying to do. Learn what the data says about setup and motion. https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/driver-vs-irons-setup-and-motion https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/driver-vs-irons-setup-and-motion Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT info@atxgolfperformance.com (Martin Du Toit) Driver and iron swings share core principles, but they require different setup positions, movement intentions, and impact patterns. https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/timing-transition-left-leg-hip-crease https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/timing-transition-left-leg-hip-crease Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT info@atxgolfperformance.com (Martin Du Toit) The move from the top into the downswing sets up everything that happens at impact. Learn how the left leg and hip crease should work. https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/hands-in-the-golf-swing-face-control https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/hands-in-the-golf-swing-face-control Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT info@atxgolfperformance.com (Martin Du Toit) The hands are one of the biggest influences on clubface orientation from setup to impact. Learn how hand function affects face control. https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/feel-in-the-golf-swing https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/feel-in-the-golf-swing Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT info@atxgolfperformance.com (Martin Du Toit) Feel in the golf swing is your ability to sense movement, club position, and tempo without needing to consciously control every detail. https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/why-thinking-less-helps-golf-swing https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/why-thinking-less-helps-golf-swing Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT info@atxgolfperformance.com (Martin Du Toit) Too much conscious swing thinking during performance often hurts timing, fluidity, and consistency. Learn when to work on mechanics and when to let go. https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/trail-elbow-jolt-top-backswing https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/trail-elbow-jolt-top-backswing Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT info@atxgolfperformance.com (Martin Du Toit) The trail elbow jolt happens when the trail elbow drifts too far behind the body at the top, creating disconnection and sequencing issues. https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/early-extension-losing-posture-golf https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/early-extension-losing-posture-golf Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT info@atxgolfperformance.com (Martin Du Toit) Golfers lose posture in the downswing because the body moves toward the ball instead of rotating around it. Learn what causes it and how to fix it. https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/wrist-structure-backswing-clubface-control https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/wrist-structure-backswing-clubface-control Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT info@atxgolfperformance.com (Martin Du Toit) Wrist structure in the backswing helps organize the clubface, control club position at the top, and simplify the downswing. https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/lead-leg-mechanics-golf-sliding-vs-posting https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/lead-leg-mechanics-golf-sliding-vs-posting Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT info@atxgolfperformance.com (Martin Du Toit) The difference between a sliding lead knee and a posted lead leg can change everything about impact and speed transfer. https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/why-head-movement-matters-ball-striking https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/why-head-movement-matters-ball-striking Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT info@atxgolfperformance.com (Martin Du Toit) Head movement affects balance, low point control, and how consistently the body organizes the swing. Stable does not mean still. https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/how-golfers-use-the-ground-for-swing-speed https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/how-golfers-use-the-ground-for-swing-speed Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT info@atxgolfperformance.com (Martin Du Toit) More swing speed does not start in the arms. It starts in how the body interacts with the ground through pressure shift and sequencing. https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/upper-core-transfers-power-golf-swing https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/upper-core-transfers-power-golf-swing Sun, 05 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT info@atxgolfperformance.com (Martin Du Toit) The upper core transfers force from the ground and lower body into the arms and club. If it does not rotate and stabilize efficiently, speed is lost. https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/hands-and-wrists-control-clubhead-speed https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/hands-and-wrists-control-clubhead-speed Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT info@atxgolfperformance.com (Martin Du Toit) Your hands and wrists help create speed by storing leverage, controlling the clubface, and releasing energy at the right time. https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/why-early-extension-is-hard-to-fix-golf https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/why-early-extension-is-hard-to-fix-golf Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT info@atxgolfperformance.com (Martin Du Toit) Early extension is hard to fix because it is usually not the real problem. Learn why it is a compensation and what actually fixes it. https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/practice-your-swing-play-the-game https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/practice-your-swing-play-the-game Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT info@atxgolfperformance.com (ATX Golf Performance) One of the biggest mistakes golfers make is blending practice mode and playing mode into one. They are not the same thing: and understanding the difference will transform your game. https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/driver-dispersion-patterns-how-to-fix https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/driver-dispersion-patterns-how-to-fix Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT info@atxgolfperformance.com (Martin Du Toit) Your driver isn't 'inconsistent.' It's patterned. Map your dispersion, find your miss, and fix the right constraint. https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/build-a-stock-shot-golf https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/build-a-stock-shot-golf Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT info@atxgolfperformance.com (Martin Du Toit) The best players aren't trying to hit every shot. They're trying to hit their shot: over and over. https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/shot-shaping-fade-draw-on-demand https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/shot-shaping-fade-draw-on-demand Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT info@atxgolfperformance.com (Martin Du Toit) Shot shaping is useful: after you own a stock shot. If you don't, shaping becomes a fancy way to spray it. https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/driver-strike-location-launch-optimization https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/driver-strike-location-launch-optimization Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT info@atxgolfperformance.com (Martin Du Toit) A lot of golfers chase launch monitor numbers by changing shafts and lofts. Sometimes the problem is simpler: you're not striking the face consistently. https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/face-to-path-ball-flight-model https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/face-to-path-ball-flight-model Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT info@atxgolfperformance.com (Martin Du Toit) If you're an advanced golfer, you don't need more tips. You need a model that explains cause and effect. https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/golf-speed-training-program https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/golf-speed-training-program Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT info@atxgolfperformance.com (Martin Du Toit) Speed is valuable. But speed without control is just a longer walk into the trees. https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/golf-mobility-routine-hips-thoracic https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/golf-mobility-routine-hips-thoracic Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT info@atxgolfperformance.com (Martin Du Toit) Most golfers don't need a new swing thought. They need their body to rotate without compensation. https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/wedge-distance-control-matrix https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/wedge-distance-control-matrix Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT info@atxgolfperformance.com (Martin Du Toit) If you want lower scores, your wedge game is the fastest place to buy strokes. https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/wedge-proximity-drills https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/wedge-proximity-drills Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT info@atxgolfperformance.com (Martin Du Toit) Most golfers practice wedges by hitting 10 balls to one number. That's not what golf asks of you. https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/how-low-handicaps-should-practice https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/how-low-handicaps-should-practice Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT info@atxgolfperformance.com (Martin Du Toit) Most decent players are 'practicing' a lot. They're also not improving. Because what they're doing is warm-up. https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/how-to-practice-pressure-putts https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/how-to-practice-pressure-putts Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT info@atxgolfperformance.com (Martin Du Toit) Most golfers 'practice' putting by rolling a few and leaving. Then they wonder why 4-footers feel scary. https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/how-to-use-driving-range-beginner https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/how-to-use-driving-range-beginner Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT info@atxgolfperformance.com (Martin Du Toit) Most beginners think more range balls means more improvement. It does not. If you hit 80 balls with 80 different thoughts, you are practicing chaos instead of building skill. https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/hybrid-vs-fairway-wood-beginner https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/hybrid-vs-fairway-wood-beginner Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT info@atxgolfperformance.com (Martin Du Toit) If you are deciding between a hybrid vs fairway wood as a beginner, the easier answer for most golfers is hybrid. It is usually more forgiving off the turf, easier from rough, and more beginner-friendly on mishits. https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/beginner-driver-tips-no-bad-habits https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/beginner-driver-tips-no-bad-habits Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT info@atxgolfperformance.com (Martin Du Toit) Driver is the most exciting club in the bag, but for many beginners it is also the least reliable. The goal is not to swing as hard as possible. The goal is to build a repeatable tee shot that stays in play. https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/how-to-hit-irons-solid-beginner https://atxgolfperformance.com/blog/how-to-hit-irons-solid-beginner Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT info@atxgolfperformance.com (Martin Du Toit) If you want to know how to hit irons solid, focus less on making the swing look perfect and more on making the strike more predictable.