How to Drive a Golf Ball

As executive vice president of Total Quality Engineering, Philip Calhoun oversees the development of operation methodologies as executive vice president. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Philip Calhoun pursues an interest in the game of golf.

One of the most important skills in golf is the driving of the ball. Distance is crucial, yet it is ineffective to place too much strength behind the shot. Instead of giving the ball more distance, an excess of force can cause the ball to curve off path.

Instead of rushing into the drive, the golfer should prepare carefully by placing the inside of the lead foot in line with the ball. The ball should be a bit farther away from the body as compared to other shots, as the goal is to allow the driver to come in contact with the ball on the upswing.

The backswing should be deliberate but long. The shoulders turn and weight transfers to the front foot as the hips rotate toward the target. The club then naturally scoops the ball off of the tee without a lifting motion from the golfer.

The American Youth Basketball Tour's 60/40 Philosophy

 


The executive vice president of Total Quality Engineering in Farmington Hills, Michigan, Philip Calhoun builds upon nearly two decades of experience in manufacturing operations with corporations like Frito Lay/Pepsico and the Ford Motor Company. Outside of the professional arena, Philip Calhoun has coached Team Powerstroke to three national championships on the American Youth Basketball Tour (AYBT).

A youth athletic organization, the AYBT supports more than a thousand boys and girls basketball teams across the nation. It ensures that all members of these teams get the chance to improve through its 60/40 philosophy, which dictates that each healthy and eligible player on each team roster will play in each game, occupying the court for between 40 and 60 percent of the total playing time.

AYBT developed this philosophy with the understanding that players can’t get better if they don’t play. In addition to allowing players to improve their personal skills, the philosophy gives player the opportunity to learn and participate in complicated team dynamics. To meet the 60/40 goal, all AYBT coaches must rotate players accordingly.

Study Abroad in Italy Through Golden Key

A veteran engineer, Philip Calhoun holds a leadership position with Michigan-based Total Quality Engineering. A former Division I wrestler at the University of Michigan, Philip Calhoun earned membership in the Golden Key International Honour Society as a student.

The largest collegiate honor society in the world, Golden Key’s more than 2 million members include luminaries such as Bill Clinton and Elie Wiesel. The distinguished organization serves its members in a variety of ways, including offering employment resources, scholarships and research grants, and graduate school information.

Golden Key also maintains several study-abroad programs for members interested in studying and living in foreign countries. One of these is a unique partnership with the Sant’Anna Institute in Sorrento, Italy. Members of Golden Key receive extra benefits as study-abroad students at the Sant’Anna Institute, including internship possibilities in Italy, excursion opportunities, and discounted fees. Golden Key members can choose between a semester-long program or a shorter summer program, with fees covering tuition, accommodation, orientation, on-site advising, and excursions.