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The Proper Balance of Practicing vs Playing

How much time do you put into your practice time versus your playing time? Depending on your skill level, it makes a big difference. With golf being a very personal game, the answer as to whether it’s better for a golfer to improve their scores by playing or practicing comes down solely to what they…
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What Makes Me A PGA Professional

What does it take to become a PGA Professional? Occasionally I will get a question on why I became a PGA Professional, and why SchiavettaGolf Academy staffs only Certified Class A PGA Professionals. When I started the process  years ago, I commited myself to become the best teaching professional that I could be. I had…
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Why Getting Properly Fit Clubs Is So Important

Chances are, you’re using the wrong golf clubs. Unless you current set was assembled with the help of a competent custom club fitter – and that’s not the case for most golfers – you’re likely giving up yards, accuracy, consistency and, ultimately, strokes. Getting fit for your golf clubs is very important to how you…
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My Golf Trip to Maidstone Golf Club

As a birthday surprise for my brother Steve, I arranged for him, myself, and my brother-in-law Bob, to play Maidstone Golf Club on Long Island last month. For those of you who have had the opportunity to play there — it was beautiful. The weather was a sunny and cool 67 degrees with a gentle…
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