Should you play a draw or a cut? Or, should you attempt to hit a straight shot on the golf course? Let’s face it, the golf swing is a complicated motion. One wrong move on the takeaway and your power fade turns into a push slice. Or, a grip that is too strong at address …
Golf is hard but a dirty mud ball makes it even harder. When you’re playing winter golf and find mud on your ball, this can present some serious challenges. But when you’re done reading this article, you will know exactly how to play these difficult shots and hopefully not let wet conditions affect your score. …
The Mud Ball in Golf: What it is and How to Play Read More »
Imagine this… you hit a perfect drive, right down the middle of the fairway. As soon as the ball leaves the face of the club, you don’t even have to watch it land. You know it’s a perfect shot and will find the short grass, leaving you with a good approach shot. But as you …
A common saying in golf is to “Swing your swing.” Because when you know your swing and don’t try copy anyone else, it gives you more confidence on the golf course. While I definitely don’t recommend copying a specific swing, I do think there is one part of your swing that can have a big impact …
The Distance Prescription: How to Lengthen your Backswing Read More »
In the average round of golf, I’d guess you hit about 10% of your total shots “great.” Another 30-40% what you would consider good shots, and the rest are considered misses. The point is, your golf game is a game of misses. The average golfer makes endless mistakes, but the good news is that you …
Common Golf Mistakes: The Low Hanging Fruit for Better Scores Read More »
If you’re like a lot of golfers, you’ve probably asked yourself questions like… “Why do I swing so hard in golf?” Or, “How do I make my golf swing smoother?” They’re good questions because if your golf swing is too fast, a lot can go wrong. But so many amateur golfers don’t understand the difference between a hard …
One of the most frustrating shots that plague amateur golfers is the dreaded slice. The shot looks ugly in the air, goes a fraction of the distance of a straight shot (or draw), and can make it hard to shoot lower scores. It can get really old stepping onto the tee box and being terrified if …
10 Ways to Stop Slicing and Fix a Golf Slice for Good Read More »
Are you ready to finally learn how to hit a driver and start playing your best golf yet? Let’s get real, for most amateur golfers, hitting a big drive is the equivalent of dropping a nuke on your opponent. Even though there are so many other elements in golf that translate to lower scores, few are …
Golf is a tricky game that gets the best of our emotions from time to time. Sometimes we can hit a great tee ball down the middle of the fairway, only to end up in a bad lie in a sandy divot. Or, sometimes we can hit an awful drive only to find it in …
Is there anything more annoying than a pop up in golf? I guess it’s a toss up between a shank, top shot, and maybe a missed 2 footer. But popping up a driver or fairway woods is frustrating, the ball doesn’t go anywhere, and it could leave a nasty skymark on your club. That’s the …
Max Frustration: How to Stop Popping up your Driver Read More »
