Joe Groch is a Professor in the Professional Golf Management program at FGCU. Joe also holds the honorary title of Director of Golf Emeritus at the
Glades Golf & Country Club, a private 36 hole golf facility in
Naples, Florida where he worked for almost 24 years. He earned a
Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from St. Josephs University in
Philadelphia and a Master of Professional Studies degree in Applied
Statistics from Hodges University. He is a LEAN Six Sigma Certified
Black Belt. He has written two books on golf management and has been
published in numerous peer-reviewed journals. In addition, Joe has
worked as an expert witness in civil trials. He has also taken graduate
level courses at the University of Wisconsin, Barry University, and the
Wharton School of Business. Joe worked as a Manager of Accounting for
Scott Paper Company and as President and CEO of DCI Inc., and
MicroBusiness Solutions, Inc. two value-added micro-computer companies.
He was elected a Class A PGA of America Member in 1994.
This site can be used to ask Joe questions, post golf related comments, talk about the game of golf, discuss the successes and failures of your game, talk about equipment, rules or anything that relates to the great game of golf.
Hello Joe and fellow Glades members. Chris Wenstrom checking in as Joe's first post! Joe and I will continuously by posting tips and tricks to master YOUR golf game. Feel free to ask any questions as we will be happy to help. Good to be here and happy to help. Talk to everyone soon!
ReplyDeleteI sure do miss teaching. Was up to Joe's learning center checking out his new swing analizer/simulator and was blown away. What a great way to see flaws in the swing and actually make corrections that get results. Me? 6 degrees outside in with good ball speed. Clubface 1 degree open. Explains a lot. Look forward to some serious golf talk on this site. Blog on Joey. Can't wait to see post from LaPointeee', Mr. Kim n Mr. Lee.
ReplyDeleteI am trying to ask a question. Would you tell me how to ask Joe. Cannot find the area to do that. Thanks
DeleteGayle
First class, Joe! I loved the 'toe-up' video - it's lucid and perfectly explained. Back to the drawing-board for me!!!
ReplyDeleteRoger R
Thanks Joe, toe-up always a good refresher. You've shared some really worthwhile basics that have helped me tremendously, the latest being the Tom Watson's spine angle video. Longer and straighter, it's working!
ReplyDeleteI'd like to ask your thoughts on the gap wedge. I lack the confidence with it in situations where I've got no green to work with or maybe a sandtrap or gnarly grass to get over. I'd like an alternative to my sand wedge. Can you share some of your practice tips?
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Hi Mary- I find that diffculties with the lofted wedges occur because we try to "flip" the ball up into the air. If you can maitain a forward shaft lean by firming up the wrists at impact and hitting down on the ball, I think you will find more solid and consistent shots.--------Joe
DeleteHi Mary- In addition to Joe's advice I would also think about the design of your gap wedge. Even with a forward shaft lean (hands ahead of the club face) the club STILL has its loft. If you look down at the club with your hands forward you can still see the face of the club meaning that the ball MUST go up in the air if the club meets the ground at impact. That is what Joe refers to when he said hitting down on the ball. The club drives into the ground allowing the ball to roll up the grooves and pop into the air. That is why this club can be so versatile. Maintaining the hands ahead of the club at impact allows the club to do what it is designed to do. Good luck!
DeleteMy boss has suggested that the company have a golf outing. Oh Yea! Ever since I began chasing my sheep skin I have parked the sticks in the garage. This will be a sight. I haven't plowed any earth since I was a kid, but my hacking will take care of that. Any pointers?
ReplyDeleteHi Mike,
DeleteMy advice is to drink heavily (only kidding). I think you need to keep it simple. Either employ the techniques outlined in the video or just work on making smooth rythmic swings where you can actually feel the weight of the head of the club all the way through to the finish. This "feel" technique takes you out of your mind and into your body allowing your natural hand/eye coordination to act without interference from the conscious mind. Good Luck!
Hi, Joe...
ReplyDeleteMy appalling chipping is killing me on the course just now! Could you possibly summarise - or provide a rule-of-thumb - for which clubs to use? I'm trying to work on keeping my lower half completely 'quiet' as well as maintaining that forward shaft-angle throughout the swing. I find I'm coming out of the shot with the anxiety of wanting to see where my ball's going to end up! Very hard to trust anything in that department just now!
Do you like a straighter-faced club for chip-and runs from off a green (6 or 7 iron) when there's no appreciable gradient between my ball and the target? I always reach for a sand-iron but am having no success - sometimes even quitting on the shot and dumping the ball a few feet in front of me!
Help!!!
RR
Joe,
ReplyDeleteMy swing is better than ever, but I have been told I am taking the club way too far inside. Is this bad? If so, how should I avoid taking the club too far inside on the takeway?