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
Is your game stagnating? Are you getting frustrated that your shots aren’t as consistent as they once were? Perhaps you’ve pulled a muscle with a particularly powerful shot, or maybe you just need some pointers about how to improve your overall game. These things will happen to all of us at some point in our … 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
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
Welcome to our pick of the best kids golf bags! Playing golf with your kids is a momentous event in a parent’s life. There’s no better way to spend time than out in nature practicing a game that will stay with them their entire lives. Getting your kids started on this amazing path all starts … Read more
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
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
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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