You know the routine… the fear, the heart-thumping and dry throat. Despite your poor attempts to block the thought from creeping into your mind, you step up to the first tee and see the hazard to the right. You hold your breath and hope that your regular slice will miraculously give you a break and give you a shot on the short grass. Lo and behold, as soon as it leaves the driver head, you know where it’s bound. You knew as soon as you hit the ball that it was going to banana-bend out of sight to the right (or left, as the case may be). [Read more…]
Why You Always Want a Divot
Should you take a divot? Most average golfers don’t take one, and some do but before the ball (a fat shot). But you shouldn’t fear the divot, as taking one a few inches in front of the golf ball is a trait of all the greatest ball strikers. You should be making a divot with every club in your bag, with the exception of your driver and putter, and in some cases your fairway woods. [Read more…]