Putter Fitting
There are various aspects to consider when fitting for the correct putter. In this article, we will discuss the first critical aspect commonly referred to as toe hang !! Putter fitting is a balance of art and science. It puts the right brush in the painter’s hand to create a masterpiece. Let’s talk about the […]
Playing Plugged Bunker Shots
Clubface Square to the Target, Not Open A typical bunker shot would require you to open the clubface while setting up. This is not the case for plugged lies such as this one. Instead, position your club inside your hands so that the clubface is square to the target. This will allow the club to […]
Texas Wedge as an option around the greens
Flexibility in your short game is crucial to help lower golf scores. Having the ability and confidence to play a range of different shots with each club adds another dimension to improving your chances of getting up and down, in turn taking pressure from the rest of your game. One important shot for your short-game […]
How to Draw the ball every time
A draw is one of the prettiest shots in golf. Yes, a fade might be easier to control, but there’s something about a draw that is just amazing. Anyone who’s played golf at one time or another has tried to hit a draw. The only thing is, it’s not the easiest shot to pull off. […]
Speed control drills for putting
1. Ladder Drill There is a good reason it is so popular…it just works !! The setup is simple. Choose a putt of at least 15-20 feet that is relatively straight. Uphill or downhill is ok though. The reason for this is to eliminate as many factors as possible from the drill (other than speed). […]
Build a Conservative Plan
Many golfers choose to use a more-aggressive golf course management strategy simply because it sounds like more fun. After all, who doesn’t want to try for all of the par five greens in two shots, or try to drive the green on a short par four? Aggressive shots might be exciting, but they are rarely […]
How to Hit a Golf Ball Below Your Feet
Golf course designers artfully take advantage of the natural terrain to create challenges for golfers of all skill levels. If you play on a course with rolling fairways you can cope with shots off of sloping lies through simple adjustments to your stance and swing. When the golf ball is below — lower than — […]
How to play fairway bunker shot
Fairway bunkers tend to be one of the most misunderstood type of lies for most amateurs. The old stand-by thought when hitting out of a fairway bunker has been to “pick it clean” where a player tries to catch the ball with no sand behind or in front, essentially hitting a thin shot on purpose. […]
Distance control in putting
With a conventional putting stroke all your feel, touch, and distance control is done with the hand that most instructors tell you to take out of the putting stroke! With the conventional stroke, your trailing hand – the right if you’re right handed – is responsible for the feel and touch of the stroke. It […]
Chopstix Drill
STEP 1: SETUP Place alignment sticks under your armpits as shown. Bind the low ends with a rubber band. Position your hands inside the sticks, palms together. Make sure the sticks run along the backside of your hands and between your fore and middle fingers. Bend forward into your putting posture, then slide your hands […]