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A solid preshot routine is a must for good golf

admin — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 17:30:20 +0000

Do you have a Pre-Shot Routine? Do you know it? So many golfers have a Pre-Shot Routine for most golf shots but don’t even know what their routine is when asked in a lesson. We don’t want to be the golfer who makes a swing, when it finally feels right. Unfortunately, without a good Pre-Shot Routine [...]

How to Choose Your Golf Instructor

admin — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 17:23:51 +0000

As technology has advanced, so has golf instruction. Just as there are many choices of drivers, putters, balls, and other equipment, there are just as many choices of golf instructors. The process of how you choose your golf instructor is as unique as your fingers’ prints. However, just like there are certain things you want [...]

Debunking Popular Golf Myths

shanz — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 20:47:27 +0000

Golf is replete with myths. Covering everything from driving to course management, these myths are passed down from father to son, some in the form of golf tips on swing mechanics, others in the form of wise advice on how to do things. Unfortunately, many of these myths are just plain wrong. Below are three [...]

How to Get Rid of that Slice

shanz — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 20:43:47 +0000

Here’s a really good tip that may help you to get rid of your slice. Best of all, it’s really pretty simple once you get the hang of it, and understand why it’s being used. The problem is that it’s kind of hard to explain, so please bear with me. Chances are that you [...]

Getting your Hands Through the Ball at Impact

shanz — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 20:41:16 +0000

Have you ever thought about what your hands and forearms are actually doing at the moment of impact? If not, please give this a try. Try to get into the impact position, like you are about to make solid contact with the ball. Now flip your trailing wrist like you [...]

Match Play Strategies

shanz — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 20:39:17 +0000

If you ever compete in match play events, you need to know how to approach them in order to get good results. If you think match play is the same as stroke play in golf, then read on — because I’m going to tell you what you need to do in order to succeed. Match [...]

Be One With Your Wedge

shanz — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 20:37:07 +0000

When you look back at the great rounds you’ve played, what comes to mind? Sure, you were putting good. And I’m sure your drives were at least playable. And when I look back on my better scores, all those factors are true, but the one thing that stands out is my short game, around [...]

How to Chip As If You Were Putting

shanz — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 20:05:49 +0000

The chip shot is one of the easiest to learn in the game. Yet many recreational players have trouble hitting the short chip shot, even after several golf instruction sessions. In fact, they’re so bad, they substitute their putter for their wedge, which isn’t always wise, as I explain in my golf [...]

Importance of a Smooth Takeaway

shanz — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 20:03:34 +0000

If you want to start your swing off smoothly here’s something you should incorporate into your swing. When addressing any shot (even putts), you should just hover the club above the ground. Do not ground the club. A lot of great players do this, including Jack Nicklaus. The advantages are that you have the entire [...]

Executing the Perfect Sand Shot

shanz — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 20:02:17 +0000

Sand play around the green can be a challenge for some golfers. Here’s all you need to know to have great sand play. Open the blade of your sand wedge so that it is aiming about five feet to the RIGHT of the flag. Open your stance so the tips of your feet and [...]