Phil Mickelson’s YouTube clip on how to execute the flop shot has had close to 1.4 million views since being uploaded in 2009. To be honest, it’s surprising that this is not closer to 10 or 15 million. After all, he is one of the very best in the business. Each and every player, pros included, could learn a thing or two about this most revered of golf shots from the master of the short game. [Read more…]
Stop Moving Your Head When You Swing — Here’s How
There are one or two technical matters that consume a lot of copy in golf manuals, advice columns and online forums. Moving the head is one of these. It doesn’t take long to note that there are a myriad of fixes for this root cause of many bad shots. [Read more…]
Who Is The Next Tiger Woods?
Now that Tiger Woods has tumbled hundreds of places down the World Rankings and has not won a Major since the 2008 U.S. Open, his throne is up for grabs. [Read more…]
30 Minutes Of This Per Day Will Improve Your Score
Many people take walking for granted in this day and age. In the past, your ancestors had to walk most places. They might have walked miles to school or work and back each and every day. Now with Uber, public transport and millions of cars on the road, people are commuting without walking for a substantial amount of time. [Read more…]
5 Ways To Improve Your Game During Your Lunch Break
One of the best ways in which you can hone and improve any skill is by doing a little bit of practice each and every day. Some people go all out and try to do everything at once, spending hours of their day practicing this one thing. However, they quickly get burned out and the skill falls to the wayside. [Read more…]
Driver Review: 2017 TaylorMade M1 Vs. M2
Every year, the golf industry’s major club manufacturers all unveil their new line of drivers and woods. And, each year, with those releases come a flurry of marketing messages, telling stories of new-and-improved technology and guaranteed distance gains. TaylorMade has typically been a company at the forefront of new technology. And this year, the Carlsbad, California-based club maker unveiled its new M1 and M2 drivers. [Read more…]
How To Put More Spin On Your Approach Shots
You have probably heard the sage advice that the best way to lower your scores is to perfect your short game. After all, poor putter skills can easily change a birdie to a bogey. But Mark Broadie of Golf.com says otherwise. According to his analysis of “millions” of golf shots, Broadie says, “Approach shots account for the biggest scoring advantage between golfers of every skill level… approach shots are [in fact] the greatest difference-maker.” And what’s one of the most common problems with approach shots — besides poor contact, or course? [Read more…]
How To Properly Maintain Your Golf Clubs
Golf clubs, like cars and boats, are an asset that requires your attention to ensure long-term sustainability and effective usage. In perspective, golf clubs compared to other sporting equipment will cost considerably more initially. And, it will really be up to you to ensure that this investment is maintained and protected. [Read more…]
What To Wear When Playing Golf
Form and function are terms synonymous with good design. Golfing apparel is no exception. Balancing clothing comfort and “fit for purpose” with a splash of panache and co-ordination is good for the soul. It’s also one less distraction or impediment on the course. [Read more…]
How To Properly Fuel Your Body During A Round
Golf is a game of sustained concentration and energy. It’s something akin to a combination of playing chess for four and a half hours whilst riding a bike. The best preparation for this test of endurance includes fortifying the body so that you can sustain effort as well as mental and emotional stability. [Read more…]