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Ray DingledineRay Dingledine

Ray has been playing golf for 35+ years, including being part of his High School and College golf teams. While he still enjoys playing in amateur tournaments, Ray now focuses on growing the game of golf through teaching and coaching. He has two sons that both play golf competitively and loves spending time watching them compete. Ray continues to play in local amateur golf events and currently has a +2 handicap.

How To Hit A Fade In Golf: 6 Techniques To Master This Shot

March 23, 2026May 1, 2022 by Ray Dingledine

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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Perfect Your Golf Downswing With These 6 Swing Thoughts

March 23, 2026April 28, 2022 by Ray Dingledine

Golf can often be more of a mental than a physical game. As Arnold Palmer famously said, “Golf is a game of inches. The most important being the six inches between your ears”. Swing thoughts can be the key to unlocking your game. One simple idea could improve your golf downswing. We want to help … Read more

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How To Play Best Ball In Golf: 6 Strategies To Win

March 23, 2026April 25, 2022 by Ray Dingledine

Wondering how to play best ball in golf? You’ve come to the right place. Before you sign up to play in a golf tournament, it’s important to understand the format of the golf game that you’re playing. It could be captain’s choice, match play, or Chapmans. Or, it could be best ball – the most … Read more

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Golf Putter Complete Guide: Types Of Putters & How To Choose The Right Putter

March 23, 2026April 23, 2022 by Ray Dingledine

All golfers love the sound of the golf ball hitting the bottom of the cup. With the right types of putters in our arsenal, we would all enjoy making more putts. Problem is, there are so many different types of putters on the market. How do you choose the right putter for your stroke? Your … Read more

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Achieve The Perfect Golf Swing With These 7 Tricks

March 23, 2026April 22, 2022 by Ray Dingledine

The perfect golf swing? To steal a quote from my favorite golf movie Tin Cup, “perfection is unattainable”. We agree with Roy McAvoy (Kevin Costner), but that’s no bad thing. In fact, the best thing about the game of golf is the constant pursuit of the perfect golf swing – not just the swing in … Read more

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The Parts Of A Golf Club: Complete Guide [+Annotated Diagrams]

March 23, 2026April 19, 2022 by Ray Dingledine

Welcome to our ‘parts of a golf club’ guide! The simple definition of golf is that you hit a ball with a stick and try to make it in a hole. This is how the game started in Scotland back in the 15th century. We have come a long way since those days. What were … Read more

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Match Play Golf Rules Made Simple: How To Win In Match Play

March 23, 2026April 14, 2022 by Ray Dingledine

There are two basic ways to keep score in golf – stroke play and match play. Stroke play is what you watch the PGA tour play 95%+ of the time. The rules of stroke play are simple, but match play golf rules can be tricky. In stroke play, you count your “strokes/swings” for each hole … Read more

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Learn How To Stop Pulling the Golf Ball With these 8 Tips

March 23, 2026April 12, 2022 by Ray Dingledine

Golf can be a simple game when you are hitting fairways and greens – we all want to live our “golf life” in the short grass. For some golfers, however, this can be hard to achieve if you struggle with pulling golf shots. It is difficult to hit your target when your shot never starts … Read more

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The Albatross Golf Goal: What Is An Albatross And How To Achieve It?

March 23, 2026April 5, 2022 by Ray Dingledine

The rarest of birds. A double eagle. 3-under par. These are all various terms that golfers use to describe an albatross in golf. So, what is an albatross golf shot? The most simple definition: an albatross is when you score 3-under par on a hole. It is quite hard to accomplish. There are three achievements … Read more

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Learn How To Hit A Draw In Golf With these 6 Simple Techniques

March 23, 2026March 31, 2022 by Ray Dingledine

Do you fight a nasty slice? Do your golfing buddies call you “Chiquita” because your shots curve like a banana? For some of us, learning how to hit a draw in golf can be a real challenge. Scratch players know how to hit a draw in golf and we’re here to share their secrets with … Read more

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