Many novice golfers head directly to a pro shop or golf retail store to buy the latest equipment, hoping their game will reflect the kind of money they spent on their equipment. Frustration sets in when they discover that no matter what they paid...
Published: 6/10/2009 3:00:43 AM
Whatever the activity--whether it's archery, the piano, photography, cliff diving or any other pursuit--you'll only get better with practice. And to make the most of your practice time, there are some simple steps you can take before and during p...
Published: 5/31/2009 3:00:41 AM
It's easy to get out on the golf course and play, hoping your game will improve. But without a plan and specific goals and expectations, you may spend all your time hoping instead of improving. No one wants to think of golf as work (hey, it's the...
Published: 5/30/2009 3:00:42 AM
Figuring out the path your putt will travel is a difficult concept for inexperienced or high-handicap golfers to understand. Many new players look at the green as a respite after negotiating 400 or 500 yards to get to the green. However, while th...
Published: 5/27/2009 3:23:48 PM
The driving range is a place where many serious and leisure golfers go to release some tension, practice their driving ability or to just simply spend their idle time. Many driving ranges have an array of clubs, balls and other equipment that pat...
Published: 5/24/2009 3:00:49 AM
Most golfers will tell you that there is nothing worse than shanking the ball. Former U.S. Open winner and TV analyst Johnny Miller doesn't even consider the shank a golf shot since it is hit so badly and the results are awful. "You hit the ball ...
Published: 5/23/2009 3:00:46 AM
To have a chance to succeed in golf, it is essential to get in the proper setup positions. That includes having the correct position for your arms as you address the ball. The setup of the left arm is the key to the golf swing, since that is the ...
Published: 5/21/2009 6:25:27 PM
Pulling the ball is usually a problem of overcompensation. Golfers who have developed a problem with pushing the ball down the right side of the fairway and into the rough often overcompensate by pulling the ball to the left. Much of the problem ...
Published: 5/21/2009 6:25:26 PM
It is common to see both beginner and seasoned golfers head to the practice range and immediately haul out the driver in an effort to pound the ball as hard and as far as possible, giving little thought to swing technique or structure to the prac...
Published: 5/21/2009 6:25:26 PM
Most golfers rush to the driving range minutes before their scheduled tee times and start hitting buckets of balls in hopes of finding a groove before beginning their round. This routine serves very little purpose, as your body needs to warm up i...
Published: 5/21/2009 6:25:26 PM
Your wrists provide the final movement of the golf club as it prepares to hit the ball. To hit the ball correctly, you must have excellent timing with your wrists as you start your backswing, begin your downswing and finish with your follow-through.
Published: 5/21/2009 3:00:42 AM
Pushing the golf ball is a frequent mistake of golfers new to the game. It is frequently caused by a weak grip and the desire not to make a mistake. New golfers may be under the mistaken impression that they can guide the ball with a somewhat sof...
Published: 5/21/2009 6:25:17 PM
Most golfers will develop flaws in their swing from time to time. Beginners are quite likely to develop a slice in the early stages of their game. Once they learn to correct this problem, they are quite likely to overcompensate and develop a hook...
Published: 5/21/2009 3:00:41 AM
A golfer who gets his ball near the green must decide whether it is to his advantage to pitch, chip or putt to get the ball close to the hole. Making a poor decision can often add strokes to a golfer's score, while a correct one that is executed ...
Published: 5/21/2009 6:25:16 PM
Learning how to hit a pitch-and-run shot is one of the first shots that inexperienced golfers can hit with confidence. It is also a shot that all golfers can use any time in their career under the right circumstances. If you are playing a hole th...
Published: 5/20/2009 3:00:41 AM
You hit the perfect drive and your second shot was solid, only to wind up in the greenside bunker. Now, with a few yards of sand between you and the cup, this hole has turned into a nightmare in waiting. Or is it? It all depends on how you approa...
Published: 5/20/2009 3:00:41 AM
Learning to hit a golf ball properly is not easy. While you are hitting an object that is fixed and not moving, it is small and the ideal part of the hitting surface of the ball is small. The same thing holds true for the hitting surface of the c...
Published: 5/20/2009 3:00:40 AM
The driving range should be a part of nearly every golfer's weekly routine. One or two trips to the driving range should be on the schedule even when you are playing two or more times a week. Going to the driving range gives the golfer an opportu...
Published: 5/19/2009 3:00:39 AM
A slice is one of the most common errors in golf. Most golfers will have this problem early in their careers, and it comes back from time to time. Gripping the club with the proper strength and having the clubhead in the right position at impact ...
Published: 5/18/2009 3:00:47 AM
There are a number of factors that go into determining the type and size of golf clubs you will need. Standard golf clubs that have 42-inch shafts will fit 80 percent of the golfers that walk into a sporting goods store. However, size is just one...
Published: 5/18/2009 3:00:47 AM
Having the proper posture and setup in golf is one of the keys to executing a consistent swing. Good posture means that you have set the proper foundation for your swing and that you will be able to hit the ball the same way every time without an...
Published: 5/18/2009 3:00:45 AM
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
