Ray Dingledine There is more than one way to swing the golf club and the same is true for teaching someone how to play the game of golf. Golf instructors often look for new concepts or ways to explain the golf swing. The rotary swing is a great example of one of these concepts. PGA teaching professionals … Read more
All golfers fight mistakes on the course. Some are scared of a duck hook, while others lose sleep thinking about a slice. We can’t fix everything at once, so today we are going to learn how to stop pulling the golf ball. On the surface, golf seems easy. The ball is sitting still and you … Read more
Fat, chunk, “lay the sod over it”, and a bit husky. Golfers have a bunch of terms that describe hitting too much ground before the golf ball. We want to help you learn how to stop hitting fat golf shots. You want to hit the “little ball” (the golf ball) before the “big ball” (the … Read more
It can be so frustrating. You make solid contact with the golf ball and are excited to watch your shot, only to see the ball flying to the right. It’s not a slice – the ball doesn’t curve. It is simply a push. You need to learn how to stop pushing golf shots right. A … Read more
Before we learn how to practice at the driving range, let’s talk about common mistakes made by golfers. Let’s call them “how not to practice”! Yes, it is very exciting when you hit the poor kid who is trying to pick up the range balls but is that going to help you break 90 for … Read more
Do you know if your golf equipment is working for you or against you? Do you know how to measure golf club length? The game of golf is hard enough without playing with clubs that are not engineered for your golf swing. Your golf clubs are designed to work for a golfer with a specific … Read more
You might think you use your arms when you play golf, but your legs in the golf swing have more impact on how well you hit the ball. The golf swing is a complicated sequence of movements and to be successful your body parts have to stay connected. Your arms, your head, your spine, your … Read more
Is golf hard to play? The answer is “Yes”, but why is golf so hard? Golf doesn’t require extreme physical training. You can play from the age of 5 to 105. You don’t have to be overly strong or fast to play. So, why is golf hard? The ball isn’t moving and no one is … Read more
You make decisions before reaching that first tee that impacts your score. The best example is the golf clubs you decide to carry. The Rules of Golf state that you can carry up to 14 clubs during a round. Gapping golf clubs is the process of picking the perfect 14 for your game. When was … Read more
You have to practice if you hope to get better at golf, but with work and family obligations it can be hard to find the time to visit the golf course. The solution is to practice golf at home. There are many different ways for you to improve your game without leaving your house. We … Read more
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