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
Golfers love to do two things – talk about their game and bet on the outcome. A great round feels even better if your friend has to reach for their wallet. Can you make the critical putt on the 18th hole to win? With a little money on the line… You don’t have to wager … Read more
So much can go wrong during your golf swing. You can slide, reverse pivot, lift your head, lose your balance, or “come over the top”. The golf swing sequence can be complicated, but many golfers actually make mistakes before they even start to take the club back. Golf ball position is something you can check … Read more
What is your nickname amongst your golfing buddies? Are you known as “the boss of the moss” or “Mr. 3 waggles“? All golfers know that you drive for show, but you putt for dough. Does your putting make you or cost you dough? Improving your putting is the best way to reduce your golf handicap … Read more
The golf swing is a bit of a paradox – it is both quite simple and very complex. You take the club back and try to return it to the original position to strike a little white ball that is not moving and sitting on a tee. Should be easy, right? There is so much … Read more
All golfers have their demons. We all have the one shot that keeps us up at night. For some, it is the duck hook (snap hook) and for others, it is the banana slice. Even worse, maybe you hit the occasional shank. The most embarrassing “bad shot” might be “the top”. You make a big … Read more
What are the scariest words to a golfer? Out of bounds, hazard, provisional, thick fescue, and shank can all make a player lose sleep, but they aren’t the worst. The one thing golfers want to avoid more than anything else is the golf yips! What makes the golf yips scary? It is the unknown. Why … Read more
Add lag in your golf swing. Shallow out the club. Be aware of your swing plane. Stay connected. Do you ever wonder if your golf buddies are speaking a different language? Golf is hard enough, why do we feel the need to use complex terms to describe the simple idea of hitting a little white … Read more
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