Diagnose and fix your most frustrating shot problems. From slicing and hooking to fat shots, shanks, and distance control issues, these troubleshooting guides explain exactly what’s causing each miss and give you practical drills to fix it on the range.
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
All golfers fight mistakes on the course. Some are scared of a duck hook, while others lose sleep thinking about a slice. We can’t fix everything at once, so today we are going to learn how to stop pulling the golf ball. On the surface, golf seems easy. The ball is sitting still and you … Read more
Fat, chunk, “lay the sod over it”, and a bit husky. Golfers have a bunch of terms that describe hitting too much ground before the golf ball. We want to help you learn how to stop hitting fat golf shots. You want to hit the “little ball” (the golf ball) before the “big ball” (the … Read more
Swinging too hard in golf is something we’ve all been guilty of. Let’s face it, hitting the ball as hard as you can is a lot of fun. But a swing that takes more effort than necessary isn’t going to do you any favors. The temptation is always there to push an extra 10 or … Read more
It can be so frustrating. You make solid contact with the golf ball and are excited to watch your shot, only to see the ball flying to the right. It’s not a slice – the ball doesn’t curve. It is simply a push. You need to learn how to stop pushing golf shots right. A … Read more
Everyone misses the ball in golf. For beginners, it’s likely to happen a few times every time you play a game or step into the driving range. It’s easy to feel embarrassed when you miss a shot. There’s only one thing you really need to do when playing golf, and that’s hit the ball, so … Read more
If you’re new to the sport of golf, welcome! You’re in for a treat with one of the most social and competitive sports you can pursue. Golf is a great game that takes lots of practice to improve, which means plenty of hours enjoying the great outdoors and breathing in that fresh air. However, that … Read more
We’ve all been there. You’re playing a brilliant round of golf, hitting long and straight drives, your short game is going great, and you’re dropping putts left right and centre. Until, you start topping the golf ball. Maybe it was the dreaded golf yips, maybe your nerves got the better of you after a great … Read more
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