Phil Mickelson’s YouTube clip on how to execute the flop shot has had close to 1.4 million views since being uploaded in 2009. To be honest, it’s surprising that this is not closer to 10 or 15 million. After all, he is one of the very best in the business. Each and every player, pros included, could learn a thing or two about this most revered of golf shots from the master of the short game. [Read more…]
How To Use A Ball Mark
Marking your ball on the green is a pretty standard practice to most golfers. However, not all players are marking properly. And in some cases, golfers aren’t marking their balls at all. Now, I’ll be the first to tell you that it’s not always necessary to mark your ball — especially when your ball is not in line-of-sight of the player currently putting. But, with golf being the gentlemen’s game that it is, it’s common courtesy to mark your ball whenever it may distract or impede another player’s putt. [Read more…]
Why It’s Good To Two-Putt Every Hole
In golf, the saying goes: “Drive for show, putt for dough.” Indeed, putting is often the difference maker in close matches and tournament victories. It’s why many amateur golfers consider themselves not as good as they could be at this difficult game. [Read more…]
Best Shots Of 2016
The increased number of events all over the world and the number of exceptional players lends itself to an annual summary of shots that are truly spectacular. This compendium attempts to cover a range of shots that reflect outstanding talent and make history in some way, as well being examples of phenomenal luck. Enjoy! [Read more…]
What Can You Learn From Bad Shots?
We all hate a bad shot, especially if it ends up with a ball out of bounds, or loses you a hole. But, the best thing you can learn from a bad shot is how to overcome it. [Read more…]
This Drill Will Help You Putt The Ball Straighter
Putting is one of the most frustrating parts of golf for a lot of players. This goes for amateur and professional players alike. Some well-known pros, such as Bernhard Langer, experience the yips — a terrible affliction whereby the player viscously twitches as they are about to strike a putt. [Read more…]
When Is A Gimme A Gimme?
It’s a hot potato all right! When the PGA asked a similar question on their Facebook page, they were overwhelmed with more than 500 posts about the various approaches to this old chestnut. Some folks hold passionate views about the benefits of the gimme, especially if it speeds up play. The purists detest the practice and steadfastly believe that balls should be played to the hole regardless. [Read more…]
Spend 30 Minutes A Week Doing This
You have probably heard the saying, “Drive for show, putt for dough.” The adage always holds true. [Read more…]
How Many Strokes Is Too Many On A Hole?
We’ve all been there before. Maybe conditions were poor, there was someone staring at you and making you nervous, or it just wasn’t your day on the green. We’ve all had that “blow-up” experience, where we slice, hook and duff our way to a triple bogey. Even though meltdowns like this happen to everyone, that doesn’t make the experience any easier. Golf is certainly known as a fun and addictive sport — but an easy sport? A welcoming sport? Not always. [Read more…]