FREE Golf Clinic, April 3rd, 2010!

   Instruction by Tami Bealert,

   PGA Golf Professional 

 WHEN:  Saturday, April 3^rd, 1-2:00pm

 WHERE:  Hickory Creek G. C.

 Located West of Canton off of Ford &  Napier

 WHO: For All Ages and Skill Levels   

RSVP:  By April 2,   734-731-0238 or TrainwithTami@yahoo.com                    

“Bring Your Clubs & Get Golf Ready!”

Spring Golf Classes Starting Soon!

Golf is my game and teaching is my passion…    Now is the time to start gearing up your swing for your first round of golf this spring!   Whether you are a new golfer or have been playing for a number of years, it’s never too late to hone your skills.   I will  provide you with simple key fundamentals and various strategies to bring more enjoyment to your game.   Private and group instruction is available for all ages and skill levels.   I look forward to working with you!   

Just click on the attached schedule and print out the registration form below.  Don’t delay, once posted classes will fill quickly. 

Web site SPRING GOLF CLASSES 2010     

CLASS REGISTRATION FORM 2010

Shape Your Swing All Year Long!

If you’re a golfer who is looking to improve accuracy, increase distance, and stay golf-healthy – this is the program for you! Gain insight and develop physiological fundamentals that will contribute directly to your posture, balance and golf swing performance.  Learn how to prevent possible injury, increase your flexibility, and build strength through golf specific stretches and exercises. 

Golf Fitness Screening – $20.00  or Free (thru Feb.) with the purchase of a half hour golf lesson. 

Where:  The Training Station, 495 Amelia, Plymouth 48170.  Located on the corner of  Farmer & Amelia (1 block north of Main Street & 2 blocks east of Mill) 

When:  Jan 4th, hourly classes offered:  Tues. & Thurs.  10:00 am,  Saturday  11:15am. – Training Station,  Mon. Evening, 6:45 pm, The Oasis Dome, Plymouth,   Please RSVP 24 hours prior to class.   3 Hours prior to dome time on Monday’s.

 Level I…  (8) Classes =  $150.00 Introduction to, get fit for golf.  Learn basic movement patterns, posture, and balance.  You will also improve golf swing fundamentals along with strength building.  (5 weeks or 8 classes, which ever comes first)  

Level II…(16) Classes = $250.00 The most beneficial, cost saving program.  It will move you through the highest level of golf fitness performance with the least amount of stress to your body.   (10 weeks or 16 classes, which ever comes first)

 Drop – In…   =        $25.00 per class except Mondays, $10.00 per visit.  

* To receive full benefit, recommended work out is a minimum of twice a week. 

 For more information see article on Golf Fitness 2009 below or contact Tami Bealert.   Phone: 734.731.0238 

Email:  TrainwithTami@yahoo.com  

 

…  golf is a game, lets enjoy the journey together!   

Demonstrating the Swing

You can do this too… group and private lessons are avilable for all ages and skill levels.   

Madonna golf squad takes advantage of Training Station

When Madonna University men’s golf coach Steve Mato attended a seminar over the winter at the Titleist Performance Institute in Chicago, he was looking for ideas to jump-start his spring season.

And because of the long and often cruel Michigan winters, Mato was seeking an off-season program tailored to incorporate golf and fitness.

It was time to come out of hibernation and only a few miles away from campus Mato got his answer – a new facility called the Training Station, located on 495 Amelia, just a chip shot away from the Cultural Center in Plymouth.

“Part of it was out of necessity, and I was looking for something we could do on our own,” Mato said. “Nothing replaces hitting the ball on the course, but we’re in Michigan. This is exactly what we need. I’ve gotten a lot of positive comments. And even though they’re sore and tired, they see the benefits.”

As part of an eight-week session, the MU men’s team meets twice a week for an hour doing circuit training. The Crusaders can be seen doing bar rotations, tire flips and lifting kettle bells.

Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch

The program stresses strength, stability, flexibility, mobility and cardio work under the direction of Dave Finlay, a certified personal trainer, strength and conditioning specialist. Also assisting the MU golfers during their off-season program is Tami Bealert, a local PGA professional and fitness instructor.

“If you do nothing all winter, then you wonder why you’re hurt after that first swing,” said Finlay, who holds a B.S. degree in Physical Education from St. Francis Xavier University in Nova Scotia. “Chiropractors will tell you golf and gardening are their biggest moneymakers.  If you have no practice, warmup training or flexibility, that’s when you get hurt.

“If your hamstrings are too tight, you use your spine as a torque instead of your hips.”

Finlay also works with area youth and high school hockey teams during off-season. Ironically, many of MU’s players have hockey backgrounds.

“These guys are pretty athletic,” Finlay said. “I wouldn’t mind taking them out and training them in other sports.  Golf is a powerful, rotation sport. Most people just want to get through 18 holes not get injured. But these guys are just not doing it once or twice a week. They’re scholarship athletes and it requires conditioning.”

Bealert came away impressed following the team’s initial sessions.  They’re a good bunch, and they’re very open to listening, they want to do a good job and they’re serious, ” Bealert said. “The fact that they want to get better is a good thing”.

“Dave gave them an introduction to try it out and they were very impressed with his presentation and what he had to offer. He’s very knowledgeable about biomechanics.

“We started off with drills to check their balance, stability and mobility. From the very beginning we eased into it, then by the fourth and fifth session we worked with more power. But whatever exercise they do, posture is critical just like the golf swing.  College kids are more developed, which would make this fitness program even more benifical for high school kids.”

To read more about this article or to to obtain more information about a golf and fitness program contact tami or call the Training Station at (734) 207-3852.

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Golf Fitness 2010

I am excited to share with you a new, innovative, and challenging,  golf fitness program that will help improve your golf game year round!  This “Whole in One” program is an integrated golf program tailored towards golfers like you who are seeking to improve their accuracy and gain distance.  This program is created in a safe and friendly learning environment that is effective and productive to a golfer’s overall swing performance. In just three weeks students have begun to see a considerable change in their flexibility, balance and strength!  More details under this picture.

Complete Finish

Program Specifics:

The program will begin with a complete golf and fitness assessment for each participant in order to ascertain posture, stability, balance, strength, power and endurance. The progression in each phase of the program will offer a variety of training drills and exercises that includes the use of exercise balls, medicine balls,  stretchbands and more.   All exercises are challenging, fun and interactive.   We will focus on key muscle groups that are essential throughout the golf swing.  In addition, specific exercises and practice drills will be given to meet each golfer’s style and needs. The golfer will be able to demonstrate a more efficient and powerful swing that will improve accuracy and increase distance for years to come. I am convinced that this program will provide you with the most comprehensive golf fitness program you will ever encounter!

In addition, we are developing a variety of group programs such as; high school sports teams, boot camps, men’s, women’s, senior, and youth programs. We also encourage corporate and specialty groups to participate in private group training sessions. We look forward to your participation in joining our team!

Testimonial:

“It’s an effective way to combine a review of golf swing mechanics with strength and flexibility training.  Class discussion emphasize the  correlation of the training with facets of the proper execution of the golf swing”.     Susan M. Brownell

For more testimonials, click on the testimonial tab above.

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Rule 25 is a Golfer’s Advantage

The play off of the PGA Tour, on Sunday, between Sergio Garcia and Vijay Singh, provided a good example on how to take advantage of the abnormal ground condition, Rule #25.   On the second play off hole, Sergio Garcia’s ball came to rest directly behind the base of a large tree and in the line of his intended target to the green.   His ball and stance was in an area considered by the rules official, as abnormal ground condition.   Sergio, was able to find his nearest relief, no closer to the hole, and drop without penalty, one club length to the side.  This gave him a better and more direct shot to the green.  Unfortunately it was not enough for him to win the hole and the tournament, however, knowing the rules, certainly benefited him to nearly pulling off a win.  Maybe next time Garcia.

Success On and Off the Course

Hey everyone!  During the summer months I spend what little spare time I have, working on staying in shape, on and off the course.

Not only do I have a passion for the game of golf, but for running too.   A couple of weekends ago I decided to run in the Plymouth Father’s Day Race.  They offer a 1-mile, 5K and a 10K.   In the past I have run the 10K before and fortunately did pretty well for my age.  However, this time I decided that I should work on speed rather than distance.  So, I signed up for all three races!  Yes, that may sound very crazy to most people, but for real hard-core runner’s, that is the norm.  Little did I know that there were over a 100 of us crazy people, many who are my friends. I faired well and managed to take first in my age group (no more info. about age group) in the 1-mile and the 5K.   There was about a 15-minute recovery time between races.  When it was time for the 10K, the last race, my plan was to just take it easy, and that’s just what I did.   However, the 10K seemed to go on and on and on.  There were so many turns; it made it hard to know if I’d ever get to the finish line.   Despite my fatigue and numerous turns, I must say running through the beautiful neighborhoods of Plymouth with all the shade trees, made for a more enjoyable run.  About two-thirds through the race, I started visualizing a beautiful sunny day on the golf course and seeing myself making great golf shots into the green, leaving only a tap in putt for birdie.  It was definitely a great way to distract myself from how tired I was, and it helped to pass the time.  As I looked at my watch, I noticed my speed was improving with each passing mile.   Needless to say, I sure was happy to cross that finish line for the third and final time! 

I didn’t win this one, but I did manage to run a 49:30, just under an 8:00 minute pace.    I was pleased with my over all performance for the day.   Of course as competitive as I am, I had to look at all the results in my age group and other age groups. I noticed that there was a woman 11 years older than me, who beat me by about a minute and a half.   At first I was disappointed that someone 11 years older than me would pass by me.  I realized and I was encouraged to know that I can do better, regardless of my age.  

The three races were not about the speed, or thoughts about a great golf shot, it was more about the endurance and how we handle ourselves during the ups and downs on the course.  Achieving success (defined different for everyone) comes with our experiences (which comes with age), gained knowledge, continued perseverance, and vision.  I hope you will get out and enjoy the challenge.

For race pictures, click on the link.   http://www.plymouthpictures.com/2008-06Jun/A61_5531.jpg

 

 

My Favorite Golf Training Tool

One of my favorite training tools when teaching golfer’s is “The Impact Ball”.   This ball works great for those who may overuse or use their wrists incorrectly when taking the full swing or when putting.  It is also very effective to use when chipping and pitching.   This training aid has been named by Golf Digest, as one of the top training aids of 2007.  I started using this ball with seniors when I was at The Villages and found it to be very successful for many of my students.  Not only is it comfortable and light enough to use by anyone, it’s colorful too!  This lightweight ball,  is placed between your forearms to help the golfer feel the correct arm and wrist motion through the swing.   You will soon begin to hit the ball with more consistency, and with cleaner contact.  Stop by at Carl’s at St. John’s to see what I am talking about.  Better yet, sign up for a lesson and let’s see how The Impact Ball will work for you.   For more information or see a quick video, click on to their web site at www.theimpactball.com.

Tami’s Pre-Game Tips

Just wanted to share some of my pre-game tips. Enjoy!

1.  Always dress appropriately in clothes (check out www.Nike.com) that allow you to make a good rotation and conform with the policies of the facility.   Call the course or the range to check out their dress code policies.   Many courses require shirts with sleeves and hemmed slacks and shorts.   

2. Take good care of your body with exercise and stretching at least 3 -4 times a week. Flexibility and balance are the most essential factors in developing a repeatable golf swing.

3. Avoid eating a full meal less than 2 hours before playing. Too much food before activity can hinder your performance.

4. Allow about 45 minutes of preparation at the course, before your round, to warm up your muscles and groove your swing. Note: Do not swing a weighted club before playing golf, as it throws your tempo off.

5. Stretch after the warm up to make your swing smooth and rhythmic.

6. At the range, start out with a 8 or 7 iron. Then work down to your longer clubs, woods and driver. Finish with a few wedge shots.

7. Take some time to stroke a few long putts to feel the speed of the green, then work to shorter putts.

8. Before heading to the tee, make sure your bag is equiped with all the essentials, plenty of balls, tees, a couple of gloves, sun screen, band aids and a partially damp towel to wipe your ball and clubs.

9. Collect your thoughts and review the good shots you just made on the range and putting green and take it to the course.

10. Viewing the first hole, visualize your ball flight and exactly where you want your ball to end up.

Now you are ready. Trust your abilities and, “just do it”!

Plymouth pro teaches alongside LPGA legend Nancy Lopez

Most athletes only dream of the opportunity to play or work along side a sports legend.

Imagine being a basketball player and having a chance to work a camp with Michael Jordan or a hockey player able to play along side Gordie Howe. Not too many people would pass it up.

That’s why when the opportunity to instruct golf side-by-side with Lady Professional Golf Association (LPGA) legend Nancy Lopez was available, local golf pro Tami Bealert jumped at it.

It took a little convincing to leave everything behind in Michigan to head to the warmth of Florida for the winter season, but the 46-year-old Carl’s Golfland pro did and is happy she took the chance.

“I’m always looking for something fun and interesting to do,” she said. “Nancy is a wonderful and delightful person to be around. She is a very down to earth with everyone.