The Eternal Grind of Padraig Harrington
Michael Jacobs Michael Jacobs

The Eternal Grind of Padraig Harrington

What’s changed over the last nearly two years has been Harrington’s work with Michael Jacobs. A Golf Digest Top 50 instructor at Rock Hill Country Club in Long Island, New York, Jacobs, a specialist in 3D biomechanical work, said an intermediary called him about Harrington.

“I have a new client for you,” the man said.

“Great,” Jacobs said.

“It’s Padraig Harrington.”

“Even better.”

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Join Michael Jacobs and Two Legends for a Zoom Webinar
Michael Jacobs Michael Jacobs

Join Michael Jacobs and Two Legends for a Zoom Webinar

This exciting webinar brings together three of the preeminent experts in these elements—leading golf coach Michael Jacobs, ground-breaking biomechanist Dr. Steven Nesbit and Anatomy Trains founder and author Tom Myers will help participants master the whole-body approach to movement in sport.

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Last Call for Regular Season Lessons
Michael Jacobs Michael Jacobs

Last Call for Regular Season Lessons

We are closing the lesson books on the 2022 regular season October 23rd, which means you only have a few slots remaining. Go to Jacobs3D.com to get on the schedule. Lesson Times Remaining…..

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Chen Wins the MacDonald Cup
Michael Jacobs Michael Jacobs

Chen Wins the MacDonald Cup

Peicheng Chen plays his best on courses that reward quality shots, and he opened with 14 birdies over 36 holes on Saturday to set up a comfortable win in the 46th annual MacDonald Cup hosted by Yale.

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Research Paper - Biomechanics of Golf
Michael Jacobs Michael Jacobs

Research Paper - Biomechanics of Golf

The new research paper from Dr. Nesbit and myself was published over a year ago. This paper is a groundbreaking study on the rotational stability of a golfer during a driver swing. You can now access it for free below. We will have several online courses this winter discussing the practical application of this paper.

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Chen Opens the College Season with 15 Birdies
Michael Jacobs Michael Jacobs

Chen Opens the College Season with 15 Birdies

The St. John's men's golf team came in second at The Doc Gimmler at Bethpage Golf Course on Sunday.

Harvard took home the team title, coming into the clubhouse at 33-under par for the tournament. The Johnnies finished just a stroke behind The Crimson with a 32-under par 808 for the 54-hole event.

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Getting Ready for Changing Seasons
Michael Jacobs Michael Jacobs

Getting Ready for Changing Seasons

I’m wrapping up the traditional instruction season next month, but you’ll have plenty of opportunities for interesting learning experiences through the winter and at the beginning of the 2023 season.

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Padraig Wins Again
Michael Jacobs Michael Jacobs

Padraig Wins Again

Paddy’s visit to Rock Hill two weeks ago was a ball striking display. Padraig is relentless with his practice and work ethic, and it is so cool to see the energy and attention he has been putting in to both his swing efficiency and wedge game translate into tournament wins.

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A Week to Remember at Jacobs 3D
Matthew Rudy Matthew Rudy

A Week to Remember at Jacobs 3D

The attendees at the two-day class got an unbelievable treat when major champion Padraig Harrington came by to say hello on Tuesday morning. Fresh from his win at the U.S. Senior Open in June—and even fresher off his win at the Dick's Sporting Goods Open PGA Champions event the day before—Padraig came in to

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Build on Your Foundation
Michael Jacobs Michael Jacobs

Build on Your Foundation

To keep your success momentum going, you’re going to be noticing the makeup of some of our lesson sessions change as the summer goes on. We’ll be dedicating more time to taking improvement from the range to the course, and focusing on the art and science of scoring.

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A Major Win
Michael Jacobs Michael Jacobs

A Major Win

A year and a half ago, I got a call from Padraig Harrington. He had seen some of the videos I had put up about clubhead speed and he wanted to see if I could help him get more consistent power in his game. He came to Rock Hill and I was…..

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Peicheng Chen wins Long Island Amateur
Michael Jacobs Michael Jacobs

Peicheng Chen wins Long Island Amateur

Over the past 8 years, I’m sure you’ve seen Chen on the range at Rock Hill. A fantastic competitive spring turned into a great summer already with his performance at the 99th annual Long Island Amateur…..

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Peicheng Chen wins Public Links
Michael Jacobs Michael Jacobs

Peicheng Chen wins Public Links

In 1936, 14 years after the USGA created the U.S. Amateur Public Links, a group of golfers at Hendricks Field Golf Course in Belleville, New Jersey became the driving force behind the inception of the MGA Public Links Championship…..

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Peicheng Chen fires a 62 at Bethpage
Michael Jacobs Michael Jacobs

Peicheng Chen fires a 62 at Bethpage

Springtime means tournament golf is in full swing, and it’s exciting to see our students out there putting their games to the test. Peicheng Chen set the competitive course record at Bethpage Yellow with a 62 (eight birdies, an eagle and a bogey) that won the qualifier for…..

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Please welcome Jimmy Batjer to the Tee
Michael Jacobs Michael Jacobs

Please welcome Jimmy Batjer to the Tee

I'm happy to announce that you'll be seeing a new face on the lesson tee this season. Jimmy Batjer brings a fantastic teaching and playing resume to Rock Hill, and I know he can help you with your game…..

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