The words "sand trap" have been known to strike fear in the hearts of even the most seasoned golfers. But sand traps--or bunkers--can be cut down to size by using just a few basic techniques. So, next time you find yourself buried in the beach, u...
Published: 5/18/2009 3:00:44 AM
One of the most difficult facets of golf that beginners struggle with is how to read a green. This golf term refers to a player trying to visualize which way the golf ball will roll when he putts it toward the hole as it follows the contour of th...
Published: 5/21/2009 6:25:08 PM
Miniature golfers often have competitions amongst themselves in an attempt to discover who can complete the course in the fewest strokes. Winning these friendly contests often hinges on one player having a much better idea of how to approach the ...
Published: 5/21/2009 6:25:08 PM
Putting your hands in the correct position is the first step to building a consistent golf swing. Getting in the right position and having a strong grip won't assure that you become a good player, but not having the correct grip will almost guara...
Published: 5/17/2009 3:00:44 AM
Golf is a game that is supposed to be fun and enjoyable. The elements of pressure and competition get introduced early in the process, and that takes away the enjoyment for some--although it heightens it for others. Pressure shows up most often w...
Published: 5/17/2009 3:00:43 AM
Putting is perhaps the most vital area of golf when it comes to scoring. Once you learn how to hit the ball consistently, putting well can help you turn an average round of golf into a memorable one. Uphill putts may seem difficult to inexperienc...
Published: 5/17/2009 3:00:41 AM
Learning how to play miniature golf is a relatively simple task. Becoming proficient at the game takes some doing. The beginner that starts out trying to learn the game will be faced with challenges such as how hard to hit the ball, at what angle...
Published: 5/21/2009 6:25:07 PM
You are ready to play an important golf match, the one that you have looked forward to all week. You hit golf balls before you came to the golf course and you even did a bit of running and some push-ups before you walked out to the first tee to g...
Published: 5/17/2009 3:00:40 AM
Dressing warmly for a round of golf in a cold climate is not easy. The key is being able to maintain the integrity of your golf swing while not succumbing to the elements. Wearing bulky clothes will impact the golfer negatively, so he must dress ...
Published: 5/13/2009 3:00:44 AM
Picking up a golf club and hitting a ball is not a simple matter. There are many things to learn, including how to grip the club the proper way. There are three grips that are considered proper and can help you hit the ball consistently during yo...
Published: 5/12/2009 3:00:49 AM
Learning how to hold a golf club is an essential part of learning to play the game. Holding the club the correct way won't ensure that you will become a good golfer, but holding it incorrectly will guarantee that you won't have the proper swing.
Published: 5/12/2009 3:00:49 AM
Trying to build a repeatable and productive swing is one of the top goals of any golfer. It is not easy. There are many things that can go wrong, and many factors can keep a golfer from building a consistent swing. One of the most frequent mis-hi...
Published: 5/12/2009 3:00:48 AM
Today's modern golf clubs offer the golfer plenty of opportunities for "forgiveness" if a shot is not hit with the proper spot of the face of the club. You can still hit a decent shot if you hit the outside portion of the hitting zone on your clu...
Published: 5/7/2009 3:00:50 AM
There is a danger that hitting a driver off the turf could become a dying art in golf. Professionals rarely need to do it as the huge distances they hit from the tee make it unnecessary. Vijay Singh is one of the few remaining exponents of the sh...
Published: 5/5/2009 4:26:58 PM
There is an abundance of teaching pros to help you with your game if you decide you want lessons. The hard part is deciding which pro you are going to pay to shape and mold your game. A number of factors---including your personality and the pro's...
Published: 5/5/2009 4:26:58 PM
A common expression in the world of golf says, "You drive for show and putt for dough." This rings so true as you will use your putter more than any other club in your bag. But go to a practice range and you will probably find all the golfers at ...
Published: 5/5/2009 4:26:57 PM
After a left-handed golfer has turned his hips the to the right and brought the club back to shoulder level, he has completed the backswing. He can now bring the club forward and concentrate on making solid contact with his forward swing. A golfe...
Published: 5/5/2009 4:26:56 PM
The offset driver is designed for golfers who have trouble hitting a straight ball of the tee. Consequently, it is an excellent club for beginners or golfers who have a severe slice. Understand than an offset club has the head set back from the s...
Published: 5/5/2009 4:26:55 PM
Hitting a ball higher in the air can be very beneficial. When you are close to the green, you will want to your short irons and wedges to get great loft in order to have the ball land softly on the green. When you are playing from the fairway or ...
Published: 5/5/2009 4:26:53 PM
Becoming a good putter is one of the most important steps in your golf game. Golfers who can putt the ball consistently can take 5 to 8 strokes off their score. While the ability to read greens will help a golfer on the green, the most important ...
Published: 5/5/2009 4:26:51 PM
Nearly everyone who has started to play golf learns that the game is loaded with catch phrases. One of them is "Drive for show, putt for dough." That means that when you hit the long one off the tee you will get a lot of praise from your playing ...
Published: 5/5/2009 4:26:48 PM
Putting is one of the most instrumental parts of golf when it comes to scoring. New golfers tend to get nervous before putting, mainly because they stand over the ball and worry that they don't know how to hit it correctly. Here's how to use your...
Published: 5/5/2009 4:26:47 PM
The most important part of starting young golfers out correctly is making sure they are properly fitted for their golf equipment. The proper fit affects everything from being able to swing the club the right way to their enjoyment of the game.
Published: 5/5/2009 4:26:44 PM
Learning to chip correctly is one of the most important parts to scoring well in the game of golf, as a good chipper can cut five shots off of his score per round. While you must build a repeatable swing that you can use on the tee, from the fair...
Published: 5/5/2009 4:26:44 PM
One of the first things any golfer learns to do is hold the club correctly. It can take a while to get used to holding it the right way, as the correct grip may feel awkward at first. However, by practicing frequently on the course and at the dri...
Published: 5/5/2009 4:26:43 PM
