Chipping is a technique that is used to get the ball onto the green from very short distances. When a golf ball is chipped, it stays in the air for a very short period of time and rolls toward the hole. With such a short shot, a chip swing shou...
Published: 7/24/2009 3:00:54 AM
The one thing golfers are always trying to do is improve their golf swing. They know that a better golf swing will lead to lower scores. Improving the swing mechanics can take a lot of dedication and practice to reteach the muscles new swing te...
Published: 7/24/2009 3:00:54 AM
Putting make up 35 percent to 45 percent of all golf strokes during a round. Golfers can improve their game drastically by learning to align themselves correctly and roll the ball on that line. Good alignment during putting is essential to makin...
Published: 7/24/2009 3:00:53 AM
The short game is what separates good golfers from average ones, and mastering that area of the game can turn a good golfer into a great one. In order to learn how to pitch the ball, you have to understand what the pitching wedge, gap wedge and l...
Published: 7/23/2009 3:00:54 AM
Ball positioning is one of the important considerations in golf. Several factors are key to producing a great, solid shot, and correct ball positioning in your stance can make a huge difference in the outcome. Every club in your bag requires a ce...
Published: 7/23/2009 3:00:53 AM
Unlike a full swing where there are prescribed ways to hit a good shot, putting is another story. Aside from keeping your body still, your wrists unbent and swinging the club like a pendulum, a golfer should adopt the attitude of "If it feels goo...
Published: 7/23/2009 3:00:53 AM
Most professional golf tournaments are described as medal play. Golfer's scores are totaled for 18 holes and that score gets posted and added to the 18-hole totals of the next three rounds of the tournament. Match play is played infrequently on t...
Published: 7/23/2009 3:00:52 AM
As golfers learn to play the game, few things inspire them more than the majesty of a well-struck drive. Watching a ball soar over the fairway and land 250 to 275 yards from the tee is a great feeling. But, for every drive that stays in the fairw...
Published: 7/23/2009 3:00:52 AM
Knowing how far back you should swing when chipping is the most important aspect of learning consistent distance control. Thinking of your arm that is closest to the target--left arm for right-handed golfers--as the hour hand on a clock will gre...
Published: 7/22/2009 3:01:01 AM
Playing golf in the sunshine on a calm day is difficult enough. Golf courses are built with water hazards, bunkers, tall trees and out-of-bounds markers to challenge the golfer on an every-round basis. However, when you have to play when the wind...
Published: 7/22/2009 3:01:00 AM
Chipping is one of the most underrated and under-practiced parts of the golf game. Chipping is the one thing that can hold a round together or make it fall apart. If a golfer is missing a lot of greens and struggling with his swing but he knows...
Published: 7/22/2009 3:00:56 AM
The green side bunker shot is probably the most intimidating shot for amateur golfers. Fears of leaving it in the sand or skulling it across the green creep into your mind before you even approach the bunker. With the right technique and a little...
Published: 7/22/2009 3:00:56 AM
The three-foot putt is regarded as the toughest putt in golf because it is short enough that you know you should make it, but long enough to easily miss if not hit properly. Practicing the three-foot putt will instill confidence as well as great...
Published: 7/22/2009 3:00:56 AM
Playing golf is supposed to be entertaining, relaxing and fun. To anyone who has played a round or two of golf in biting rain or howling wind, golf is anything but fun. Instead, it can be a grueling challenge during which the golfer finds out jus...
Published: 7/21/2009 3:00:56 AM
Chipping from the rough can be a daunting task for most golfers. It is exasperating to find you have successfully driven your ball nicely down the fairway, landing near the green, only to find your ball has buried itself in heavy grass surroundin...
Published: 7/21/2009 3:00:55 AM
Once a golfer understands the basics of the game--the grip, the stance and the swing--he should feel confident that he can play a respectable game every time he steps on the course. However, the process of improving takes a series of adjustments-...
Published: 7/21/2009 3:00:54 AM
Match play golf is alive and well. While professional golfers don't usually play in more than one or two match play tournaments per year, it is the way most amateurs compete in matches at their local golf course. It's also the way the Ryder Cup i...
Published: 7/21/2009 3:00:52 AM
Becoming a consistent golfer means that when you step on the course, you have a certain confidence that comes with knowing that the round of golf you are about to play will not become a disaster. Instead of worrying about the mistakes you make on...
Published: 7/20/2009 3:00:53 AM
The short game is what separates good golfers from average golfers and great golfers from good ones. Learning how to hit approach shots when you are less than 120 yards from the green can ensure a respectable 18-hole score. Mastering those shots ...
Published: 7/19/2009 3:00:53 AM
Sand shots are generally thought of as the toughest shots to play in golf, especially for the amateur golfer. The main reason is because they are rarely practiced. Most people don't have regular access to a practice sand bunker. A good bunker pra...
Published: 7/19/2009 3:00:52 AM
Ask any pro and they undoubtedly will tell you that nothing is scarier than staring down a 10-foot putt with the tournament on the line. Some, like Tiger Woods, make it look effortless. But if you've been following a pro with a bad case of the yi...
Published: 7/19/2009 3:00:48 AM
Many golfers address the ball on the tee and make a swing without considering where the ball is going to go. Others stand at address and think--indeed, obsess--about their shot. Over-thinking breeds insecurity and tension, since there are far too...
Published: 7/18/2009 3:01:01 AM
Golf can be very frustrating for a beginner. It can be a chore just getting the ball off the ground. Making contact is rudimentary, but once you master the art of making the ball fly, you face a whole slew of other problems. Chief among these is ...
Published: 7/18/2009 3:01:00 AM
Putting can be intimidating. You can walk on the green with a chance at birdie and, in a few minutes, walk off with a bogey, or worse. That's why it's always good to get to the course early and spend time on the practice green. You can learn a lo...
Published: 7/18/2009 3:01:00 AM
Playing golf often starts out as a fun way to relax and get away from the rigors of work for an afternoon. For many people the game becomes an obsession. Once a golfer starts to learn the game, the most important thing is learning how to swing to...
Published: 7/18/2009 3:00:56 AM
