Okay, so maybe your ball sat down right on the cusp between the fairway and the green. Or maybe it’s on the fringe of a two-tiered green. Or you know what? Maybe it’s just a long putt from your lie that’s fully on the green and you think you could handle the distance better with a chip shot rather than with a putt. You may be wondering: are you allowed to chip from the green? [Read more…]
3 Swing Thoughts To Keep In Mind Before Every Shot
When you’re playing golf, dozens of thoughts will likely come into your head as you are standing over that small, white ball. You’ll think about the water hazard on the right of the green or tell yourself to keep your head down throughout the shot. All of these different thoughts can clog up your focus. You may end up struggling to hit consistent shots, as your thoughts during each swing are different. [Read more…]
Steel Vs. Graphite Shaft: Which Should You Choose?
When purchasing a new set of irons, fairway woods or a driver, one option golfers must consider is whether to choose steel or graphite shafts for their clubs. Neither should be considered better than the other. The benefits of both ultimately rely on the skill level, swing speed and desires of the golfer. [Read more…]
1 Weird Club You Need In Your Bag
Filling the golf bag is an art form unto itself. With the USGA’s 14-club limit, golfers are forced to pick and choose the appropriate clubs for their needs on the golf course. [Read more…]
Tired Of Duffing The Ball? Do This With Your Hands
The duff shot, after the (sorry, I’m going to say the dreaded “S word”) shank, is probably the worst shot and most depressing shot you can hit in golf. [Read more…]
Are Par 3 Courses A Waste Of Time And Money?
Ask some golf aficionados and they’ll tell you that a par 3 course is not a real golf course. Yes, most of us would take a full-sized golf course with a mixed assortment of par 3s, 4s and 5s over a short par 3 course on any day of the week. However, there are several good reasons why a par 3 course has relevance and should not be written-off too quickly: [Read more…]
5 Ways To Hit Your Drive Straighter
When it comes to golf, driver distance is believed to be so important. PGA Tour broadcasts are highlighted by Shot Tracker animations showing just how far each star can blast their tee shots. Golf courses have been stretched out to almost unplayable lengths. With each new release from the club manufacturers, there’s promise of “even more distance.” [Read more…]