What golf clubs should I use? Do I need a rangefinder? Does it make sense to pay for a golf lesson? What golf ball should I buy? Golf is both simple and complicated. How can a sport that simply requires you to roll a ball into a hole create so many questions? Finding the best … Read more
The dreaded slice in golf: the scourge of many an amateur (and pro) golfer. The good news is it’s usually a relatively easy fix – we’re going to show you how to fix a slice in golf for good. A golf slice is a shot in golf in which the ball curves in flight, typically … Read more
Have you ever watched a pro tour player get the ball to stop dead in its tracks right after it lands on the green? Or better still, as if by some magic, make the ball roll back on itself after landing so it comes to a stop just beside the pin. It’s an awesome sight … Read more
Have you ever been watching golf on TV or playing with friends, and you’ve seen someone pull out a club with an unusually large grip? Well if so you’re not the first and you certainly won’t be the last! Oversized golf grips are becoming increasingly popular amongst both amateur and professional golfers and for good … Read more
Let’s be real; golf is all about the putter. It’s the one club that can make or break your game. But with so many different types of putters out there, it’s hard to know which one to choose. Do you go for the classic blade putter or the trendy mallet putter? Should you try a … Read more
Golfers of the early 90s will remember being brought up on a diet of instruction trying to mimic the swing of Nick Faldo, who was arguably the best golfer of that era before Tiger Woods burst onto the scene. Faldo’s prescription for how to get a longer backswing in golf was to see certain positions … Read more
While playing golf in the rough is not a situation any golfer wants to find themselves in, it is a key skill to improve your game. However, playing golf in the rough is not a catch-all term and you may find yourself in several different positions in the rough across a round. You may be … Read more
We all want to play better golf, but we can’t always make it to the golf course. Bad weather, family obligations, and work commitments can make it hard to invest in your game. It may be time for you to get creative. Did you know you can learn to play better golf without hitting a … Read more
If you’ve played golf, you’ve probably experienced the frustration of hooking or slicing your shots. It’s not fun! Hooking and slicing are two common mistakes that can send your ball flying off course and ruin progress on a hole. When your aim is hitting straight, hooks and slices are a golfing nightmare as they can … Read more
Let’s face it, we could all use some extra practice with our short game. And while we might not think so, the humble chip shot can bulletproof your game. It might not be the coolest-looking shot to some, or you might not get to show off your strength with a club, but as far as … Read more
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