If you are an experienced golfer you have probably heard tons of swing tips from other players – Keep your head still. Turn, don’t slide. It’s all in the hips. Stay on plane. Wise golfer Roy McAvoy in the famous movie Tin Cup once noted “Tempo is all” – But how often do you hear … Read more
Most golfers would prefer to avoid golf in the rain, but sometimes, it just isn’t possible. Yep, there are times when playing golf in the rain is simply unavoidable – a non-refundable golf trip, a local tournament or even as simple as a surprise shower on the back 9. And because it’s inevitable, it’s important … Read more
Hall of Fame golfer Lee Trevino famously said “you can talk to a slice, but a hook won’t listen”. This quote highlights the fact that professional golfers hate hitting snap hooks. Why do they hate a snap hook more than slices? The hook is impossible to control – it has over spin and goes too … Read more
First things first, let’s start by explaining what weight shift in golf swing means. Also known as weight transfer, weight shift in golf swings describes the transfer of your weight from one side of your body to the other during the sequence of the swing. When you set up in address, the best way to … Read more
The dreaded golf shank. It’s the word you are never supposed to utter out loud. Many golfers simply call it the “S-word” or might even spell it out loud (S-H-A-N-K). Why is the golf shank the most feared shot in the game? Why does hearing the word increase the chances you will do it? Duck … Read more
Who doesn’t love a good golf trip? A chance to explore a new town or city and play on courses you have only seen on TV or heard about from friends. There is only one problem. Flying with golf clubs can be a real pain. What if they break or what if the airline loses … Read more
When you watch a professional golfer or a scratch player you will notice they have a bunch of different shots at their disposal. They truly know how to control their golf ball. When needed, they can hit a draw, a fade, a stinger, or even a punch-out from the woods. Our favourite “advanced” shot is … Read more
Everyone is talking about golf divots – but what are they? If you’re new to golf or have simply got by until now without knowing the meaning of golf divots – you’re not alone! Golf divots are amongst those often used golf terms that you hear all the time – but many of us don’t … Read more
The golf slice is one of the most frustrating shots to hit on the course and it is even worse with the driver. Slicing your driver means your ball is not going very far and it is terribly offline. A golf slice often leads to penalty strokes (out of bounds, in a hazard, etc.) and … Read more
Like most sports, golf is a game full of slang and jargon that can be confusing to the uninitiated. Golf terms will not only help the player understand the game, but they will also make it more fun and safer for the player and others. Golf terminology covers everything from the course, to the clubs, … Read more