The arms and upper body tend to steal the show in a golfer’s swing, yet it’s your foot placement that provides the crucial foundation to enable you to pull off that effortless looking (and feeling) shot. In the game of golf, foot placement can have a huge influence on the way you play. Too often … Read more
Your golf equipment does require periodic maintenance, but do golf balls go bad? The grips on your clubs need to be changed every 2-5 years depending on how much you play. The grooves on your wedges wear down over time. Golf gloves either rip or get holes in them. It is always a good idea … Read more
Yes, you read that right, golf at night is a thing and it’s getting very popular. If you’ve never heard of night golf before then this article will be full of earth-shattering information for you. No longer confined to daylight hours, golf courses have discovered two ways to extend your playing time. If you’ve played … Read more
Do you ever watch a golf lesson on TV or listen to a podcast and get confused by the terms? Spine angle, stay on plane, cover the ball, shallow out, etc. This article will help you understand one of them. How to maintain spine angle in your golf swing. This may sound like a strange … Read more
Golf is a game of many rules, some more confusing and surprising than others. When you’re on the course, especially as a beginner but even as a seasoned player, remembering and applying these rules can be a chore. But there’s another handbook of rules that can only be learnt from years of playing. The ‘unwritten … Read more
The 2010s was a great decade for golf. With the various departures from the sport, most notably Tiger Woods’ multiple hiatuses from the sport, and Lorena Ochoa’s departure after 158 weeks at the top, the stage was open for new and old faces to take the spotlight. And take it they did, there were some … Read more
What does an average golfer look like? They probably don’t have a perfect golf swing like Adam Scott, but what is their average golf score? One of the great things about golf is the numbers don’t lie. You can measure yourself against other players from across the world. Any two players can compete if they … Read more
Your golf backswing is one piece of the puzzle. It is one part of a complicated sequence that starts when you address the ball and ends with your follow-through. Your golf backswing sets the stage. It allows you to store energy that you will hopefully deliver back to the ball. Golfers get very focused on … Read more
Do you ever feel like golfers are speaking a different language? Golf terminology is a bit crazy! Fried Egg. Up and Down in golf. Got the Shanks. Breakfast ball. Fighting the Yips. Dormie. Sandbagger. Cover the ball. It can all be a bit overwhelming. You want to sound like an experienced player, but don’t want … Read more
What is the proper putting grip? It’s a simple question with a complex and nuanced answer. When you watch professional golfers on TV you will notice similarities in their games. They all have the same impact position, the same swing plane, and they are always on balance. Take a moment and study their putting grips. … Read more
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