When the spikes on your golf shoes get old, damaged or rusted, you will need to replace them with new spikes. Some spikes can be removed more easily than others, but the process of removing old spikes and adding new ones is fairly simple. You sho...
Published: 8/20/2009 3:09:47 PM
In order to play your best golf, in addition to learning correct technique and using the right equipment, it is also important to know how to properly manage the course. Rather than simply going out and hitting the ball, you should employ a strat...
Published: 8/20/2009 3:09:49 PM
One of the common misconceptions of beginner golfers is that to add loft to the ball's flight the club must be moving upward. The reality, however, is that a golf club is designed to hit the ball at the very end of the downswing. The loft of the ...
Published: 8/20/2009 3:09:54 PM
After you have learned how to hit the ball with some accuracy and are fairly consistent with your execution, you may want to try to get more distance from your shots. For the majority of golfers, accuracy should be the top priority, But a little ...
Published: 8/20/2009 3:09:59 PM
Because of its sunny skies and low percentage of rainy days, Phoenix is a favorite destination for golfers. Those visiting for the first time may find themselves at a loss when it comes to packing. Rather than using a general packing list and ris...
Published: 8/20/2009 3:10:15 PM
Every PGA teaching pro has a different approach to getting your golf game on track. Some concentrate on mechanical drills, others teach by feel or repetition. But the basics of all good golf tips and all good golf swings are the same. Hit the bal...
Published: 8/20/2009 3:10:25 PM
Counterfeit golf equipment has become a sizable industry over the past decade, with nefarious characters--mostly in far-off places like China and Korea--manufacturing cheap knockoffs of highly popular golf clubs and trying to sell them in places ...
Published: 8/20/2009 3:11:14 PM
Tendons hold the elbow together. When they are overused or used incorrectly or a lot of stress is put on them, they get inflamed, irritated and sore. It's called tendinitis or, in layman's terms, golf elbow. This condition can be painful and debi...
Published: 8/20/2009 3:11:29 PM
The golf swing is made up of many parts. If just one part is off, the golfer's swing can be negatively affected. The first thing any golfer needs to be aware of is placing his hands in the proper grip before attempting a shot. He can do everythin...
Published: 8/20/2009 3:11:33 PM
Before Jan. 1, 2006, distance measuring devices were not approved for local play. Range finders have since been approved for amateur play of all levels. Range finders help determine the distance to the hole or a target point on the golf course, a...
Published: 8/20/2009 3:11:36 PM
Building the proper golf swing is the goal of any player who wants to hit the ball consistently. The first step is learning how to hold the club the correct way. Golfers not only need to learn the proper way to place their hands but also how to u...
Published: 8/20/2009 3:11:40 PM
In golf, the grip is an important element of the golfer's swing: It affects the amount of power behind the swing. Players will change grips during the course of the round depending on the need of the shot: long, short or putt. No specific golf gr...
Published: 8/20/2009 3:17:33 PM
Every golfer is looking for an extra advantage on the course. Though most can't afford to pay someone to map out the course and its intricacies, a GPS takes a lot of the guesswork out of playing courses. A GPS gives you the ability to download an...
Published: 8/21/2009 3:01:25 AM
The ability to transfer your weight smoothly and consistently is what will give your shots power and accuracy on the golf course. By setting up properly and having the right grip, you will learn how to transfer your weight easily and naturally.
Published: 8/1/2009 3:00:56 AM
The technology of golf changed quite a bit in the 1990s with the advent of the gap wedge and the lob wedge. The gap wedge gives the low- to medium-handicap golfer more options when he is 60 to 100 yards from the green. It can be used on approach ...
Published: 7/30/2009 3:00:53 AM
Many golfers waste shots when they get close to the green. Most amateurs make it even more difficult on themselves due to poor technique. The bump-and-run shot is a very simple stroke that can be played from almost anywhere around the green. Lear...
Published: 7/31/2009 3:00:54 AM
Learning to play the short game in golf is one of the big keys to improving your score. It's one thing to hit the ball off the tee and another to hit good fairway shots. Your pitch shots to the green must be tight, sharp and consistent.
Published: 7/30/2009 3:00:55 AM
If you're a golfer with a poor grip, virtually every aspect of your game is suspect because everything you do depends on how you hold your golf club. Once you embrace the fundamentals of a good golf grip, your game will improve, your handicap and...
Published: 7/31/2009 3:00:59 AM
When assessing the strength of your golf game, you need to do a lot more than looking at your scorecard. There are times when you can hit the ball well from tee to green, but your putting will throw your score off a stroke or two. There are other...
Published: 7/30/2009 3:00:54 AM
Lining up a tee shot is just as important as making a good swing because the ball will go in the direction the body is aligned. Without proper alignment, the best swing in the world will not put the ball in the fairway.
Published: 7/30/2009 3:00:56 AM
Creativity is a great aspect of golf. Some golfers look at a difficult approach shot to the green and say to themselves, "This is impossible. I can't make this shot," while others look at their approach shot and say, "I can't wait to try this sho...
Published: 7/31/2009 3:00:52 AM
The way you set up for a golf shot will affect virtually every part of your swing, so pay close attention to how you address the ball. Unless your posture, position and location of the ball are correct, you likely will hit a shot that will fall s...
Published: 7/31/2009 3:00:52 AM
Iron play is one of the most overlooked aspects of golf. Most players would love to improve their drive and bomb the ball 260 yards or more down the center of the fairway. After that, most golfers spend their time working on their short game and ...
Published: 7/31/2009 3:00:54 AM
Developing a good tempo and being able to maintain that tempo is critical to an effective golf swing. Without good tempo control, the rest of your swing begins to fall apart. To control your tempo you must understand what it means to have good t...
Published: 7/31/2009 3:00:55 AM
In golf, getting the ball in the hole is the ultimate objective. But that objective is not easy considering the small size of the hole. If you don't have putting accuracy, you could find yourself spending all day on the greens. However, with a li...
Published: 7/31/2009 3:00:56 AM
