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08/31/2026

This Week’s Golf Tip: Stop Aiming at Trouble
Golfers have a fascinating habit.
There's water on the right, so what do they stare at?
The water.
There's a bunker guarding the green, so what gets their undivided attention?
The bunker.
There's one lonely tree that shouldn't even be involved in the shot, and suddenly that tree becomes the most important object on the entire golf course.
Then comes my favorite:
“Whatever you do, DON'T hit it in the water.”
Congratulations. You just gave your brain a beautiful picture of exactly where you don't want the ball to go. 😆
And here's another one I see all the time.
You come to a hole with water, reach into your bag and pull out that old crappy ball you don't care about losing.
Think about what you just did.
Before you've even hit the shot, you've given yourself permission to hit the ball in the water.
You planned for failure instead of planning the shot.
Now your attention is on the water, you're holding the sacrificial golf ball, and your brain has been given a very clear message about what you're expecting to happen.
If your brain is busy working on negatives, you're giving yourself permission to produce a negative result.
Instead, give your brain a job it can actually use.
Don't aim away from the water.
Pick a spot in the fairway.
Don't think “Don't hit the bunker.”
Pick the section of the green you want to hit.
Don't stand over the ball thinking “Don't go right.”
See where you want the ball to finish.
Want to see how powerful that is?
Don't think about a pink elephant. 🐘
Too late.
Your brain works much better with a destination than a warning.
So keep your good golf ball in play, pick your target, see the shot you want to hit and commit to it.
Don't give yourself permission to fail before you've even swung the club.
And if you absolutely insist on carrying a crappy water ball...
At least don't introduce it to the water before you hit it. 😂⛳

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08/10/2026

For More Power have Spaghetti Arms
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Golfers are always looking for more power, and somehow that usually translates into trying harder with their arms.
Unfortunately, the harder you try to hit with your arms, the tighter they become — and tight muscles don’t move very fast.
So try this little experiment. Stand upright with your arms completely relaxed and hanging at your sides. Now, without intentionally moving your arms, start turning your body from side to side.

What happens?

Your arms start flopping around all by themselves. You didn’t make them swing. Your body moved, and your relaxed arms responded. That is the feeling I want in your golf swing.

I call them spaghetti arms. 🍝

Your arms already know how to respond to the turning motion of your body. As your body rotates, your relaxed arms and the golf club naturally want to travel around you.
You don’t have to manufacture that motion by pulling, lifting or throwing the club with your hands.

And where does the original energy come from?

The ground!!!

Newton’s Third Law tells us that for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. When you apply force into the ground through your feet, the ground applies force back into you. Your legs and hips use that energy to help rotate your body, your torso turns, and your relaxed arms and club come along for the ride. Learn more Think of the sequence as:

Ground → Legs → Hips → Body → Spaghetti Arms → Club

Not: HANDS!!! HIT THE BALL!!! 😆

The golf swing already creates plenty of speed when we stop interfering with it. So next time you practice, soften your grip, relax your shoulders, let those arms feel like cooked spaghetti, and turn your body.

Your arms already know how to swing.

Let them!!!

LPGA Golf Instructor🏌🏻‍♀️

08/03/2026

One of the biggest reasons golfers top the ball is a shortened swing radius.
For many men, it happens because they rush the transition and tighten their arms trying to "hit" the ball.
For many women, the subconscious pulls the arms away from the ground as the club approaches impact, causing the club to rise.
Different causes...same result.
Relax your arms, trust the club, and let it swing to the bottom naturally.
⚡ Safety Reminder: If you hear thunder, leave the golf course immediately. Lightning can strike long before the rain arrives.
Have a great week and play safe!
– Sabrie, LPGA ⛳

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07/21/2026

Golf Tip🏌🏻‍♀️
The Ball Isn’t Going Anywhere!

So many golfers rush.

Take one more second.

Pick your target.

Take one good breath.

Then swing.

The ball has been sitting there waiting for you… it’ll wait one more second.

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07/12/2026

⛳ Golf Tip of the Week
Don't panic if the greens have been aerated and sanded—they're getting healthier, not worse! Aeration relieves soil compaction, improves drainage, and helps create smoother, healthier putting surfaces for the months ahead.
Until they recover, make it fun! Challenge your foursome to a "No 3-Putt Rule." 🤗
🚨 Golf Cart Safety Reminder: Please keep your feet and legs inside the golf cart while it's moving. I've recently heard of several golfers suffering serious ankle injuries after a foot caught a curb. It's an easy injury to prevent.
📸 Calling all golfers! I'd love to feature your golf photos in future posts and newsletters. Whether it's a beautiful sunrise, your favorite hole, wildlife on the course, or a special golf memory, send it my way—you might be featured next!
⛳ If you're looking for clubs, repairs, regripping, or lessons, stop by S&S Golf Shop in Lady Lake. We have two indoor hitting bays with launch monitors, same-day club regripping, and a great selection of clubs and bags.
🏌️‍♀️ Lessons with me are available in our air-conditioned hitting bays!
I truly appreciate your support! 💚
Sabrie,
LPGA Professional
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06/28/2026

⛳ Golf Tip of the Week
One of the biggest mistakes golfers make is second-guessing their club selection.
Your first decision is usually based on what you saw and what you know about your game. When you change your mind at the last second, doubt creeps into your swing.
Pick the club. Commit to the shot. Trust your decision.
Golf rewards commitment far more often than indecision.

Sabrie, LPGA Professional 🏌️‍♀️
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06/07/2026

⛳ Golf Tip: Yesterday's Swing Stayed Home🙃
Stop comparing today's swing to last week's round. Some days you'll hit it great, some days you won't.
The secret is learning to play the game you have today, not the one you wish you had.
Golf is a game of adjustment, not perfection.

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01/06/2023

Do you have some clubs in your bag that you carry and do not use? Is that because you do not like how they perform for you? I fell into the same trap, where I only used seven or eight clubs in my bag. We paid for the set, we might as well learn to use them properly. So I tried playing a couple of rounds using the forgotten clubs. I'm glad I did. I now have a different game to play, and I'm really looking forward to it. Try new things this year. Happy New Year! Click the link to sign up for weekly golf tips: https://progolfchick.com/sign-up-free-golf-tips.

12/02/2022

Locking any joint during a swing is terrible. It can cause you to hit the ground before the ball, It can make you top the ball because it alters your height. For example, if your trail knee unlocks during the downswing, it alters your path and can open your club face. As shown in the photo above) But this is not limited to your knee, and a locked joint can be detrimental to your swing. If you lock your elbow, you get no release at the bottom of the swing. If you lock your wrists, you get no hinge at the top of your back swing. With that said, the good news is that you can fix it if you are aware of it. Sign up for more free golf tips here: https://progolfchick.com/sign-up-free-golf-tips.