Brian Quackenbush Golf

I’ve been working on my game this week at Club Golf in Gaithersburg, MD. I last visited this facility in 2004 before it transferred ownership. Since the transition, they have lost the physical therapy rooms, but they have gained tremendously in all other aspects of the facility. The greatest improvement is the full-swing practice and teaching areas. There are now 3 bays where you can utilize the V1 Golf video training system. Each bay has multiple camera angles available, video recording and playback and real-time feedback via a monitor located next to the ball. This is the best video training setup I have ever seen that is available to the average golfer. In addition to the video training, they have a great indoor putting green and short game area. The short game area has been expanded significantly. They have added some launch monitors in several of the other full-swing bays and the functional training area is expanded significantly. All of this has given them the space to organize and clean up the cardio and strength machine areas.

So, how has this helped me? I’ve had two of my best practice sessions ever using the video system. The full swing changes I started working on with Jack Lumpkin are very clear in my mind now. I’m making significant improvements. I have also seen how some inflexibility in my hips are impacting my backswing. Dave Maloney and I are working on the flexibility as part of my regular workout routine. I’ve also made a lot of progress getting used to the new setup with my putter.

I’ve drawn up a tentative schedule for 2006 and assigned a budget to it. I won’t post the schedule and budget until the Nationwide Tour schedule is released over the next few weeks. In general, the season will start in late February on the Tar Heel Tour. I plan to play all 25 Tar Heel Tour events, about 10-15 PGA/Nationwide Tour Monday qualifiers, the US Open qualifiers and Q-School. This will keep me very busy through Q-School at the end of the season.

I’m very excited about the upcoming season. I feel like I’ve made a great partnership working with Jack Lumpkin. Because of this, I feel very clear about what my golf swing and putting stroke should look like and how I should get there. I also feel like I am doing the right things in the gym with Dave Maloney. I’m not as “hard core” in the gym as I have been, but I am definitely addressing the things that my game requires. We have designed a simple, repeatable program that I should be able to take on the road better than previous programs.

Finally, over the next month, I am looking to build up my sponsorship funding for the season. Based on my preliminary budget, I will need to raise $57,000 to be fully funded for the year. I will continue my partnership with the Capital Hospice by donating 10\% of my tournament earnings. Please contact me if you are interested in sponsorship for the year.