Everything you need to start playing golf with confidence. Our beginner guides cover the basics — grip, stance, swing fundamentals, equipment essentials, golf etiquette, and how to navigate your first round on the course without feeling overwhelmed.
Even if you’re a total beginner to golf, the chances are you’ve played a round of mini or crazy golf, or at least have some idea of how to putt once necessary. But just because you have an idea of how to putt, or you’ve seen the pros on the green, that doesn’t mean that … Read more
The first golf tee can be one of the most intimidating adversaries in all of golf. The first tee sets the tone for the rest of the day. Will you make a good shot, or will your shank it off into the distance? Many golfers step up to the tee, make a practice swing or … Read more
One of the most fundamental aspects of your golf swing is your balance. To make sure you have good golf swing balance, you need a sturdy and thoroughly practiced foundational position. Every good golf swing contains within it a transfer of weight through the golfers legs as they make their swing. This movement can push … Read more
Have you ever stepped up to the tee and realised you weren’t sure what to do next? Maybe you’re at the beginning of your golf career and you want to approach the tee box holding your head high with the knowledge of how to drive a golf ball in your back pocket. If that’s you, … Read more
Whether you’re a beginner or you’ve been playing the sport for years, it’s always important to make sure you have the proper golf stance at setup. Having the proper golf stance can change your game immediately. Incorrect stance is the cause of so many swing errors and classic mistakes that you should always make sure … Read more
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 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
Golfers are all the same. They want to make more putts, shoot lower scores and hit their driver further. Today we want to help you learn how to hit a golf ball far. We want your tee shots to rocket off the face of your driver. Are you already a long bomber? You could always … Read more
Golf instructors can be confusing. “Shallow out the club!”. “Stay on your swing plane!”. “You are not covering the golf ball!”. General golf terminology is tricky, but when two professionals start to talk about their swings you might think they are speaking a different language. Our goal today is to define “covering the golf ball”, … Read more
How to hit a straight drive is a challenge many golfers grapple with. Regardless of what level of golf you play, chances are you wish your drive was more straight. Even if you’re just practicing in the driving range, there’s nothing more satisfying than a great, powerful, and straight drive. A long, straight drive is … Read more
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