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…]
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…]
How To Hit A Shot With A Low Trajectory
Are windy and rainy conditions complicating your regular golf game? Have a lot of green between you and the pin? Need to dip under a low-hanging tree branch? Any of these are common reasons why you would want to hit a shot with a low trajectory. But no matter the reason why, the how becomes the next important question we can help you with. [Read more…]
How To Hit A Flop Shot (And When To Do It)
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…]
3 Things To Practice On The Course
When it comes to playing golf, many people find that what they practice on the range does not translate onto the course very well. Some people can look like professionals when they are hitting balls on the range, but when they get onto the course they are hooking and slicing the ball every other shot. [Read more…]
3 Tips To Get Out Of A Greenside Bunker In 1 Shot
The bane of many amateur golfers is a greenside bunker shot. They require a delicate touch to keep the ball on the green. You also need to be bold enough to strike the ball and sand confidently so that the ball escapes the bunker first time of asking. [Read more…]
6 Things To Use Your Rangefinder For — Other Than Shooting The Flag
Rangefinders are great, they give a golfer more information about the course. Knowing the yardages between you and the flag immediately makes the game that little bit easier. It’s sure to boost your confidence with the club you’ve chosen for your next shot. However, a rangefinder can be used to help your golf game in more ways than just letting you know how far the flag is away from you. [Read more…]
How To Play A Fairway Bunker Shot
One of the toughest shots in golf is playing out of a fairway bunker. Greenside bunkers are bad enough without adding additional distance onto the shot.
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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…]
Why You Need A 3-Wood In Your Bag
Drivers tend to get the lion’s share of focus when it comes to golf clubs and equipment. Each and every year, golf club makers and equipment manufacturers announce their brand new driver lines to much fanfare. The golf media makes a large event out of the announcement of the new drivers and golf fans consume the information, itching to beef up their bags with the latest and greatest high-tech drivers. [Read more…]