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In the GolfLink golf tips articles section, you will find an extensive listing of golf instruction articles and columns, both by well-known PGA Golf Professionals like Tom Ward, Joe Sullivan, Roland Stafford, and Dr. Bob Phillips, and by well-respected golfing institutions like the Golf Teachers Federation, the American Federation of Golf Schools, the Bird Golf School, and the Original Golf School. Covering such vital aspects of golfing as the basics, the swing, club grip, help for a slice, driving, putting, the short game, golf fitness, and even etiquette and the mental game, these golf tip articles will surely help you take several strokes off your score. If its golf improvement you seek, click below on our list of articles, organized by key topic. Also, please check out our other golf articles.

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The Basics
- Build Your Accuracy First, Then Your Distance by Tom Ward, PGA Tour Instructor
- Stroke the Ball, Don't Hit It by Tom Ward, PGA Tour Instructor
- Learn to Read to Improve Your Golf Game by Larry O. Krupp, FeelGoodGolf
- Perfecting Your Swing Through by Tom Ward, PGA Tour Instructor
- Check the Size of the Grip on your Clubs by America's Favorite Golf Schools
- Understanding Golf Swing Alignment by America's Favorite Golf Schools
- The 50/50 Feeling to Good Balance by United States Golf Teachers Federation
- Head Movement During the Golf Swing by Joe Sullivan
- Choosing the Right Golf Balls by Joe Sullivan
- Where Should You Position The Golf Ball? by Larry O. Krupp, FeelGoodGolf
- Vary Your Practice Shots by Larry O. Krupp, FeelGoodGolf
- Hip Movement During the Swing by Joe Sullivan
- Thoughts on Some Common Trouble Shots by The Original Golf School
- Ladies Only: More Distance! by Larry O. Krupp, FeelGoodGolf
- Proper Golf Equipment Plays a Large Role by Larry O. Krupp, FeelGoodGolf
- The Coach Is Always Right by Tom Ward, PGA Tour Instructor
- Golf For Beginners by Tom Ward, PGA Tour Instructor
  - Golf for Beginners Lesson 1: The 5 Basic Body Actions of Golf by Tom Ward, PGA Tour Instructor
  - Golf for Beginners Lesson 2: Foot Action by Tom Ward, PGA Tour Instructor
  - Golf for Beginners Lesson 3: Connecting Foot Action to Leg/Knee Action by Tom Ward, PGA Tour Instructor
  - Golf for Beginners Lesson 4: Hip & Shoulder Action by Tom Ward, PGA Tour Instructor
- Golf Lessons are a Worthwhile Investment by Tom Ward, PGA Tour Instructor
- Warming Up Your Golf Muscles by Tom Ward, PGA Tour Instructor

The Full Swing
- Reaching Lofty Heights: Drills for Loft and Consistency by Sharon Miller LPGA Member
- Reaching Lofty Heights Part II : Preparing to Swing by Sharon Miller LPGA Member
- Reaching Lofty Heights Part III : Making the Swing by Sharon Miller LPGA Member
- Step-Slide-Step Drill - Improving Your Golf Footwork by Sharon Miller LPGA Member
- The Back Swing - Lower Body Motion by Roland Stafford
- The Back Swing - Upper Body Position by Larry O. Krupp, FeelGoodGolf
- Hooking the Ball by Roland Stafford
- Topping the Ball by Roland Stafford
- Tempo: Improving the Swing, and the Putt by Roland Stafford
- Generating A More Powerful Swing by Roland Stafford
- Improve your Airtime by Improving Your Brush by Larry O. Krupp, FeelGoodGolf
- Fundamentals of The Swing by The Original Golf School
- Fixing your Slice - Keeping Your Back to Target by Joe Sullivan
- Consistantly Hitting the Ball Low by Joe Sullivan
- Hitting it Low for a Single Shot by Joe Sullivan
- Learning Swing Mechanics from Jim Furyk by Joe Sullivan
- Swing Length Confusion - Long or Short Will Work by Joe Sullivan
- Tempo: Find What Works For You by Joe Sullivan
- Lessons from the Golf Pros - The Magic Gap by Joe Sullivan
- Head Swivel During the Swing by Joe Sullivan
- Weight Shift - Back Swing by Joe Sullivan
- How to Hit Out of Fairway Bunkers by Joe Sullivan
- The Perfect Swing - Reality or Myth? by Thomas Tetrault, PGA Pro, Fall River Country Club
- Angle of Approach When Driving or Approaching by Tom Ward, PGA Tour Instructor
- Over Swinging by Tom Ward, PGA Tour Instructor
- Swing Through the Target - Not the Ball by Tom Ward, PGA Tour Instructor
- The Art of Teeing Off the Ball by Tom Ward, PGA Tour Instructor
- The Follow Through by Tom Ward, PGA Tour Instructor
- Tee It High to Hit It Low by United States Golf Teachers Federation
- How to Regain Distance on Your Drive by Tom Ward, PGA Tour Instructor
- Keep Your Swing Simple by Tom Ward, PGA Tour Instructor
- Golf Is A Game of Fluid Motion by Tom Ward, PGA Tour Instructor
- FORE! A Powerful Word by Tom Ward, PGA Tour Instructor
- Evolution of the Modern Golf Swing by Tom Ward, PGA Tour Instructor
- Having a Consistant Swing is Key by Tom Ward, PGA Tour Instructor
- Don't Over-Analyze Your Swing by Tom Ward, PGA Tour Instructor
- Eliminate Swaying From Your Swing by Tom Ward, PGA Tour Instructor
- Building A Long Distance Swing by Tom Ward, PGA Tour Instructor
- A well-grounded swing is key by Tom Ward, PGA Tour Instructor
- Adjusting Your Golf Swing For Cold Weather by Tom Ward, PGA Tour Instructor
- Good foot placement leads to a good swing by Tom Ward, PGA Tour Instructor
- Make Time to Work on Your Swing By Tom Ward, PGA Tour Instructor
- Focus on the Target and the Swing, Not The Ball by Tom Ward, PGA Tour Instructor
- Removing Tension From Your Swing by Tom Ward, PGA Tour Instructor
- Let the Ball Get in The Way of Your Swing by Tom Ward, PGA Tour Instructor

Grip
- The Proper Golf Club Grip by The Original Golf School
- The Proper Golf Stance by The Original Golf School
- How to Grip Your Clubs by Roland Stafford
- Use a Strong Grip on the Club by Joe Sullivan
- Hands Inside the Club Head During The Swing by Joe Sullivan
- A Good Grip on the Club Leads to Good Wrist Action by Tom Ward, PGA Tour Instructor
- Understanding How the Hands and Arms Work in the Golf Swing by Tom Ward, PGA Tour Instructor
- A Good Golf Grip Leads to a Good Game by Tom Ward, PGA Tour Instructor

Help for the Slice
- Correcting Your Slicing the Ball by Roland Stafford
- Slicing: What Causes It & How to Correct It by Thomas Tetrault, PGA Pro, Fall River
- Why Hooks Fly Low and Slices Fly High by Tom Ward, PGA Tour Instructor
- A Slice is Good? - Using a Slice to Your Advantage by Joe Sullivan

Mental Game
- Relaxation During the Swing by Sharon Miller LPGA Member
- Find Your Own Swing Tempo by Sharon Miller LPGA Member
- First Things First - Know Your Own Golf Game by Carey Mumford, The Bird Golf School
- Develop A Post-Shot Routine by Dr. Bob Phillips, Golf Psychologist
- Developing the Ability to Focus On Your Golf Game by Dr. Bob Phillips, Golf Psychologist
- Slump Busting - Recover Your Golf Game by Dr. Bob Phillips, Golf Psychologist
- Boxing Out the Next Shot - Practice Your Focus by Dr. Bob Phillips, Golf Psychologist
- Practice the Pressure by Dr. Bob Phillips, Golf Psychologist
- Prepare Before Your Round of Golf by Larry O. Krupp, FeelGoodGolf
- Develop a Pre-Shot Routine by Larry O. Krupp, FeelGoodGolf
- Step-Breathe Your Mind Into Focus by Dr. Bob Phillips, Golf Psychologist
- Simple Solution to Solid Shots by United States Golf Teachers Federation
- Practice Thoughtful Swings by Thomas Tetrault, PGA Pro, Fall River Country Club
- Have A Plan and Target for Every Shot by Thomas Tetrault, PGA Pro, Fall River Country Club
- Pre-Shot Routine by Joe Sullivan
- Golf is A Game of Controlled Emotions by United States Golf Teachers Federation
- Remaining Focused is Key to Staying on Target by Tom Ward, PGA Tour Instructor
- Play a Mental Game of Golf by Tom Ward, PGA Tour Instructor
- Leave Your Frustration Behind You by Tom Ward, PGA Tour Instructor
- Staying Focused on The Game by Lisa Brown, Breakthrough Golf
- Learn to relax and then refocus by Lisa Brown, Breakthrough Golf
- Four Ways to Develop Confidence on the Course By Tom Ward, PGA Tour Instructor
- Keep Your Inner Dialogue Positive by Tom Ward, PGA Tour Instructor

Business Golf - Networking on the Course
- More Women Are Playing Golf for Business by Tom Ward, PGA Tour Instructor
- Executive Golf: Where Deals are Made and Jobs are Won ... Or Lost by Tom Ward, PGA Tour Instructor
- Even non-golfers can use golf for networking by Tom Ward, PGA Tour Instructor

Putting
- Putting by The Original Golf School
- Basic Putting by Mrytle Beach Golf School / Peter Anderson
- How Important is Putting to a Better Game? by Mrytle Beach Golf School / Peter Anderson
- Four Set-Up Fundamentals Common to all Great Putters by United States Golf Teachers Federation
- Putt Well for a Better Score by Roland Stafford
- Try a Wide Variety of Putting Strokes by Tom Ward, PGA Tour Instructor
- Reading the Greens by Tom Ward, PGA Tour Instructor
- Look Uphill for the Best Read on the Green by Larry O. Krupp, FeelGoodGolf
- Look Up At It for the Best Read by Larry O. Krupp, FeelGoodGolf
- You Should Putt Like You Swing by Mrytle Beach Golf School / Peter Anderson
- Putting Under Pressure by United States Golf Teachers Federation
- Thoughts on Putting by the Best Putters Ever by Mrytle Beach Golf School / Peter Anderson
- Some Ideas on the Putting Stroke by Mrytle Beach Golf School / Peter Anderson
- Putting - Cross-Handed by Joe Sullivan
- Putting - Speed vs. Line by Joe Sullivan
- Distance Control On Your Putts by Larry O. Krupp, FeelGoodGolf

The Short Game
- The Short Game - Chipping and Pitching by The Original Golf School
- The Swing During Sand Play by The Original Golf School
- The Lob Shot vs. The Chip Shot by United States Golf Teachers Federation
- The Ever Dreaded Bunker Shot by Roland Stafford
- The Long Sand Shot by United States Golf Teachers Federation
- Chipping out of a Buried Lie in a Bunker by Joe Sullivan
- Dealing With Unusual Lies by Larry O. Krupp, FeelGoodGolf
- Chipping Club Selection by Joe Sullivan
- Pick the Right Club For a Lower Score by Larry O. Krupp, FeelGoodGolf
- Picking the Right Wedge for Your Approach Shot by Larry O. Krupp, FeelGoodGolf
- Corey Pavin's Putting - A Great Grip by Joe Sullivan
- The Flop Shot by Joe Sullivan
- Is That an Ocean I See? - Visualize a Large Target by Joe Sullivan
- Enough is Enough - Don't get Bogged Down in Swing Mechanics by Joe Sullivan
- Chipping, Pitching, Bunker Play & Putting by Thomas Tetrault, PGA Pro, Fall River Country Club
- The Flop Shot by Roland Stafford

Golf Fitness
- Perfecting Your Golf Swing - Increasing Your Drive Power by Sean M. Cochran, BioForce Golf
- The Importance of a Well Aligned Body to Your Golf Game by Tom Ward, PGA Tour Instructor

Golf Fitness Tips from Mike Pedersen
- Back Pain And Golf Can Be Improved With Exercise And Stretching by Mike Pedersen, Perform Better Golf
- Stretches Before Golf to Achieve Par by Mike Pedersen, Perform Better Golf
- A Golf Training Program Isn't Just Hitting Balls At The Range by Mike Pedersen, Perform Better Golf
- Flexibility Exercises For Golf Should Be Specific To Your Swing by Mike Pedersen, Perform Better Golf
- Golf Specific Strength Exercises by Mike Pedersen, Perform Better Golf

Junior Golfers
- Building Confidence in Junior Golfers by Dr. Bob Phillips, Golf Psychologist
- The Short Course in Mental Training for Young Golfers by Dr. Bob Phillips, Golf Psychologist
- Be Your Child's Biggest Fan... But Not the Coach by Dr. Bob Phillips, Golf Psychologist

Ettiquette
- The Rules Of Golf by The Original Golf School
- Terminology, basic golf etiquette, history.

Tips for Better Golf Photographs

Golf Tales
- A Small Box of Some Value by Uncle Duffer
- Carrion on the Golf Course by Alan B. Nichols
- Close Enounters of a Cobra Kind by Tom Ward, PGA Tour Instuctor
- My Fantastic Four-some by Tom Ward, PGA Tour Instuctor

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Impact When Putting

The inches on either side of the ball are the most important in golf; your clubface must be square in that area and constantly accelerating

How Back Leg Works In Swing

The roll of the right leg in the swing is very misunderstood in golf, it is extremely important for control and distance, as the club comes into impact the right knee, foot and ankle roll in and at the finish the right thigh should catch up with your left thigh

Intentional Slices

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Coil the upper body around the lower body to create the proper tension

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