The deep rough is an intimidating area on the golf course. It is to be avoided at all costs. However, there are times when every golfer finds his ball in thick grass and other vegetation that makes a shot difficult. While you may not be able to m...
Published: 5/5/2009 4:26:56 PM
The old adage that all wars are won before they are ever fought can be applied to the golf downswing. A downswing that is not properly aligned or is out of tempo (too rushed or too slow) predetermines how far and straight you will hit the ball. I...
Published: 5/5/2009 4:26:56 PM
There are many ways you can clean your golf clubs. And the benefits of clean club faces are endless--better contact, better spin and better control of your shots. This article will tell you about a few of the ways you can take years off the face ...
Published: 5/5/2009 4:26:56 PM
Approaching an island green can be a scary experience for absolutely any golfer. There is an increased chance of error with bad shots, and on a hole like this there are a few things to keep in mind. It is imperative to not lose concentration and ...
Published: 5/5/2009 4:26:56 PM
One of the most intimidating aspects of the game of golf is learning how to handle downhill putts. On these putts, the ball rolls with a lot of speed. Misreading these putts can cause you to miss the hole by 10 feet or more.
Published: 5/5/2009 4:26:56 PM
Many drills can be difficult for kids to grasp. If you have a young player that you're trying to get hooked on the sport, here are some drills to help. These drills are simple, effective and fun, and they require minimal equipment or setup. They ...
Published: 5/5/2009 4:26:56 PM
Three things you can count on in life are death, taxes and everyone wanting to hit their drives further. Not only do longer drives give you the advantage of being able to use a shorter, more lofted club for your approach shot, they also make golf...
Published: 5/5/2009 4:26:55 PM
Putting is all about having confidence. Not only do you need to develop a smooth and efficient putting stroke, you need to believe in yourself when you stand over your putt. This is especially true of short putts that many people would look as "e...
Published: 5/5/2009 4:26:54 PM
As golfers start playing regularly, they want to improve their game and then measure how they stand among their friends, coworkers and other golfers. Golf clubs and golf associations often offer tournaments and competitions to determine champions...
Published: 5/5/2009 4:26:54 PM
If you play golf regularly, you can see rapid improvement in your game. However, that improvement may stop or slow down as you hit a plateau. In order to get past that barrier, try a golf school to build your game further. Arizona has several sol...
Published: 5/5/2009 4:26:54 PM
Playing from the bunker can be one of the most intimidating tasks for an inexperienced golfer. The idea of popping the ball out a green side bunker and landing it on the green or hitting the ball for distance from a fairway bunker is distressing ...
Published: 5/5/2009 4:26:54 PM
The downswing is the product of an effective backswing. Everything happens in the downswing. This is where your power is unleashed and straight, solid golf shots are achieved. Unfortunately, many golfers have difficulty transitioning from the bac...
Published: 5/5/2009 4:26:53 PM
Once you start to get proficient in golf, you will probably want to test yourself by playing in a few tournaments. You don't have to be a professional to play in a tournament. If you belong to a golf club, it probably has plenty of opportunities ...
Published: 5/5/2009 4:26:53 PM
Once you tee off on a par-4 or par-5 hole, the idea is to hit the ball into the fairway to make your second and third shots significantly easier. However, many golfers really don't know how to hit the ball from the fairway because they have a har...
Published: 5/5/2009 4:26:53 PM
For many golfers, the 19th hole is their favorite one of the day. It's the restaurant or pub that's part of the golf course or the local watering hole where all of the players go after a round. This is where a golfer celebrates shooting a 76 or e...
Published: 5/5/2009 4:26:53 PM
There are many different types of golf training devices available in the marketplace---from clubs that break apart when you swing incorrectly to jackets that hold your arms in the right position while you swing. With all this "stuff" out there, w...
Published: 5/5/2009 4:26:53 PM
Chipping from the fringe ranks closely behind putting as one of the most important scoring shots. Attention to chipping technique and adequate practice will enable you to hit the ball in the hole or close enough for a tap-in putt. This will imp...
Published: 5/5/2009 4:26:53 PM
Pitching the ball to a close pin can be a difficult task. With the proper angle of attack, it becomes a simple plan of execution. When pitching it close, you will need to put a ball high up into the air for a quick stop, hit pitch up with lots of...
Published: 5/5/2009 4:26:52 PM
About three in four people are right eye dominant. This means that you tend to see the golf hole to the right of where it really is. You will tend to push putts to the right of the hole until you adjust your putting stroke. If you are not aware o...
Published: 5/5/2009 4:26:52 PM
Most golfers have trouble with shots from the green-side bunkers. They may know what to do, but executing is often a problem. However, a long bunker shot presents a different set of problems. Golfers may be unfamiliar with how to attack bunker sh...
Published: 5/5/2009 4:26:51 PM
Golfers tend to panic when they find themselves in the rough, especially the deep rough. However, if you stick to your fundamentals and use your body when taking your swing, you can get the ball out of trouble.
Published: 5/5/2009 4:26:51 PM
Bunkers are an area of fear for many golfers, especially when they end up in a deep bunker with a bad lie. It is easy to become flustered and to imagine a perfectly good round disappearing in a cloud of repeatedly agitated sand. Although these sh...
Published: 5/5/2009 4:26:50 PM
The easiest way to picture the swing plane in golf is to think of a wagon wheel. Your head is in the middle of the wheel, which is tilted at an angle. The ball is at the bottom of the wheel. The top of your backswing is at the rear. The golf swin...
Published: 5/5/2009 4:26:50 PM
Playing the ball from the bunker is completely different than playing the ball from the fairway or rough. Greenside bunkers are often quite deep and require a high shot that lands softly on the green. Fairway bunkers are somewhat easier because t...
Published: 5/5/2009 4:26:50 PM
One of the primary differences between an average golfer and a very good one is the ability to hit the ball accurately with irons. The difference between a good player and an excellent one is the ability to get those iron shots within just a few ...
Published: 5/5/2009 4:26:50 PM
