Minimizing the flat stick shots is a surefire way to bring scores down and improve handicaps. It’s arguably the easiest part of the game to improve, since practice opportunities are so readily available. Apart from putting at home into cups or onto beer mats, or between sticks or tees, can mini-golf help? [Read more…]
Do These Swing Trainers Actually Help?
Since its inception golf has been a challenging game. Whether you’re battling an opponent, the course, the elements or your own self, there are seemingly countless obstacles to overcome to play your best. One of hardest pieces of golf, if not the hardest, to perfect is undoubtedly the golf swing. [Read more…]
Driving Drill: Distance vs. Accuracy
Hitting fairways in regulation is a critical measure, as it sets up the second shot options. While the mantra “drive for show, putt for dough” is readily acknowledged, there is room for a revised mantra that states, “He who drives wayward will lose a shot or two every hole, in an attempt to recover the rubbish shot that occurred off the tee.” It’s not quite as catchy but the sentiment is pure fact. [Read more…]
Try This Pro Driving Drill For Accuracy
Sometimes when people get their driver in their hands, they immediately go into whacking mode like they’re in a long drive competition, thinking only about how far they can sail the ball. There’s not necessarily any problem with this if you’re working out some tension on the driving range. But when you’re actually playing a round, boy oh boy does accuracy matter. [Read more…]
Driver Vs. 3-Wood: How To Pick One
It seems like recently everyone is experimenting with leaving their traditional driver in the bag in favor for the multi-functional three-wood. But what’s behind this trend, and should you get on board? [Read more…]
Driver Review: Callaway Epic With Jailbreak
Based in Carlsbad, Calif., Callaway has long been one of the biggest names in all of golf. For more than 30 years, Callaway has been at the forefront of technology across the industry. Makers of some of the game’s best drivers, irons, woods, golf balls and wedges, Callaway is also one of the most recognizable names on the PGA Tour. [Read more…]
Are You Ready For A Complete Swing Change?
If you’ve followed professional golf for any length of time, you know that some PGA Tour stars tinker with their swings on a daily basis. Swing changes are commonplace in the game of golf for professionals and amateurs, alike. But, are you ready for a complete swing change? [Read more…]
Top 5 Golf Apps You Need To Download
Like most activities and pastimes, technology has invaded the game of golf. From new technology’s impact on golf clubs and components, to the influx of distance measuring devices, swing analyzers and mobile applications, golf has undoubtedly seen major integration with tech. [Read more…]
6 Exercises To Hit The Ball Longer
There are numerous components to consider when putting together the perfect golfing skill set. You know you want lower scores, but what do you need to work on the most? Experts and coaches say it’s often advisable to think about one thing at a time and just focus on that single area for a while, until you can see and feel your improvement. Then, you can move on to the next practice point. [Read more…]
Fix Tempo Issues With This Technique
In golf, tempo is everything. Tempo helps golfers of all skill levels maintain consistent swing paths, swing speeds and impact with the golf ball. But achieving great tempo throughout the golf swing — given the golf swing’s many variables and room for error — is much easier said than done. [Read more…]