Putting is often said to be a game all on its own, and, to a certain degree, that's very true. The skills needed to get in the perfect stroke downhill, on a slope, or with the perfect curve of the green, bear little resemblance to all the other shots … [Continue reading]
How to Power Your Lateral Shift in Your Downswing
In order to promote more power in the hips to begin your downswing, you need to exercise those muscles that create the power. Your hips are the power source that can produce a strong transition in the downswing. There are at least 20 muscles that … [Continue reading]
How to Avoid Scooping the Ball into the Air
One of the hurdles many beginner golfers face is getting the ball up into the air. The tendency is to "scoop" the ball with the club in order to get it airborne. This happens primarily because you don't trust your golf swing or your club to make it … [Continue reading]
Common Short Game Mistakes
Avoid These When Practice is Lagging and Rushing Through Your Game Winning in golf has everything to do with improving your short game. Let's face it... hitting the ball onto the green from the tee is easy compared to honing in on the various … [Continue reading]
The Most Often Ignored Secrets to Winning Golf
It's said that golf is not a sport you master but rather a sport you adventure through. In other words, the game will bring you endless ups and endless downs. Your best day on the course could be tomorrow, or it may turn into your worst – you just … [Continue reading]
When You Should Use a Straight Faced Club
Anytime you feel pressure when shooting around the green and you’re not sure what the best approach is, always pick the club with the straightest blade. You may even have to use the 3-iron to get enough proper roll to reach the hole. I have had to … [Continue reading]
Common Short Game Mistakes to Avoid
Are You Using The Right Club? One of the biggest mistakes golfers make on the course is not using the right club. You will have a better short game, have more fun, and lower your score if you just stick to a club which is the most comfortable … [Continue reading]
How to Fix Two Common Pitching Mistakes
Wreaking havoc with a simple pitch shot is total frustration to any player. It can even make you lose your cool. Or worse yet, watching in utter disbelief as the ball flies sideways – turning into the dreaded shank! To help you with the problems … [Continue reading]
Knowing the Ratio of Your Carry/Rolls
The best way to become skilled at chipping is to know exactly how each club in your golf bag performs. For example, assuming that you make the same length swing with every club, the sand wedge will spend 90% of its time airborne and only 10% on the … [Continue reading]
Tips Professional Golfers Use
Do you think professional golfers are so accurate that they send every tee shot directly where they want it to go and every shot on the green perfectly? Of course not, which is why the pros place so much emphasis on mastering where the most important … [Continue reading]
