Ray Dingledine A perfect putting stroke won’t help if you don’t know how to read greens. You can’t hit the bullseye if you don’t know where to aim. Want to save more strokes on the greens? Yes, you still need to practice your putting, but you also need to work on understanding the break. Professionals and scratch … Read more
Why is a scratch golfer better than a high handicapper? There are several reasons – better swing, more practice, and strong course management to name a few. Understanding the rules of golf is often overlooked but is a huge advantage to experienced and inexperienced players alike. The USGA (United States Golf Association) and the R&A … Read more
At some point in your golfing life, you’re bound to hit a few less than perfect shots when you play. When this happens, you need to have some golf recovery shots up your sleeve to get your ball back in play. We aren’t going to focus on the duck hook or banana slice that put … Read more
The golf course is full of hazards. Yes, there are lakes and rivers, but what about dangerous animals, broken clubs, and other golfers? The rules of golf have been designed by the USGA (United States Golf Association) to cover every scenario you might encounter while you play. Your golf ball is stuck inside a piece … Read more
Let’s get started with some easy questions. How many wedges do you carry in your bag? What brand are they? Easy, right? Now explain, what is bounce on a wedge? Most golfers can explain the flex in their shaft, but ask them why they are using a “high bounce” wedge and they will be stumped. … Read more
The rules of golf can be tricky. Even experienced PGA tour professionals often call in an official to ensure they don’t make a mistake. We want to help you play the game the right way. Today we are going to focus on how to handle a hazard in golf. The first thing we need to … Read more
An over the top golf swing is the most common mistake made by golfers who struggle to break 90 or break 100 during a round of golf. This faulty downswing can be a difficult swing to overcome. The over the top golf swing creates a “two-way” miss. The most frequent result of an over the … Read more
A golf swing is a complex sequence of movements and positions designed to consistently strike the golf ball. It starts with your address and finishes with your follow-through. Your golf swing takeaway is the second step and critical to getting your swing off to the right start. A breakdown in your golf swing takeaway can … Read more
Is a shorter golf backswing better? A simple question with a not so simple answer. This is a common golf swing tip, similar to “keep your head down” or stay still, but does it work? Will it help you improve your golf handicap? We want to take a deeper look and try to determine if … Read more
The golf ball makes contact with your club. It travels high in the air, curves slightly to the right, and lands softly. A fade is a beautiful golf shot. You can learn how to hit a fade. It could be as simple as a new mental approach or it could require a golf swing change. … Read more
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