Golf is a tricky game, and one of the most challenging shots is getting out of a sand trap. It’s easy to get stuck in the sand and end up with a shot that goes nowhere, adding precious strokes to your scorecard. While sand traps may seem daunting and we try our best to avoid … Read more
“Keep your head still!” How many times have you heard this expression as a golfer? But is it possible to keep your head completely still when you swing the club and if so is it beneficial to do so? Keeping your head still is one of those classic lines used to help prevent head movement … 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
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
If you’re struggling with how to correct a hook in golf, don’t worry–you’re not alone. Many golfers fight with this shot at some point in their careers. The good news is that a hook is a fixable problem. With the right approach and a little bit of practice, you can learn what causes a hook … Read more
Don’t worry; you’re not the only one who occasionally lands their golf ball in water. We’ve all been there. However, landing your golf ball in water the water isn’t an automatic penalty stroke. The rules of golf allow you to hit out of water hazards (now called penalty areas), and they are more lenient now … Read more
If you’re looking up how to stop hitting behind the golf ball, there’s a chance you’ve come across a few different terms. Fat shots, chunked shots, husky, some even call it ‘chili-dipping’ – though I’m yet to come across any golfers that call it that. Either way, if you’re hitting a fat or chunked shot … Read more
You have probably heard a golf coach or a professional reference the steepness of a swing. It’s an element of your swing that can have significant effects on your ball striking, but what does it mean? And is your golf swing swing too steep? Steep golf swings can produce amazing golf shots, but can also … Read more
Golf is challenging enough at the best of times, even when playing off a flat surface like the driving range mat! Unfortunately, the golf course only makes things harder, as we’re presented with all kinds of slopes and undulations which affect how we need to play each shot. In fact, we’re rarely treated to a … Read more
First things first, what is a block? Blocking a golf shot means the ball flies directly to the right (right-handed players). Ok, so the same as a slice? Nope, not quite. A slice curves to the right because you cut across the ball (outside-in) at impact. Blocking a golf shot is when your clubface is … Read more