When the weather outside is frightful, but a game of golf sounds delightful… Try these indoor tips to get that golf fix without getting wet. 1. Practice putting. This is an easy one to do as long as you have some carpet – or even hardwood floor – somewhere in your house. Use patterns on…
Now that the winter months are upon us, I wanted to share some tips with you to help you score well and enjoy the game. Lots of layers – OK, it might sound like a no brainer, but wrapping up warm is a must for when the colder weather arrives. To help keep you at…
Picture an archer competing in the Olympic Games. His first arrow of the competition and he says to himself, “Well there’s a board. I’ll just aim to get it somewhere in there.” You can imagine him probably not having a good performance that day. Now picture another archer who walks up, first arrow and confirms…
Here are a few descriptions of terms you will probably come across when playing golf. Airshot – Ooops! After you set up to the ball, if you swing and try to hit it that’s a shot. Even if you miss it. An airshot. Backspin – Pretty much all golf shots have backspin. From chip…
A divot, or the chunk of ground you turf up when hitting a golf ball, is perhaps not the most exciting thing in your golf game. But it can give you more insight into your swing. Try this quick diagnosis. Divot aims to the left of your target If the divot you just took is…
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Do you struggle to find the time to practice all parts of your game? Always feel like you get one part of your game right only to find another bit is letting you down? Well it’s time to check out your practice proportions. Dave Pelz suggests you split your practice time up into 4 sections….
This is a really simple drill that works really well. You can put it into game straight away and it takes very little practice to be effective. What more can I offer?! Okay, here’s a little exercise you can try to understand the importance of this drill. Stand up looking straight ahead. Notice your body…
Unless your long game is flawless and you can happily hit all 18 greens in regulation, you are going to be left with an approach shot of some kind. Once you have a little bit of practice at long putts, chip shots and pitch shots, you will have a whole range of shots to choose…
Here’s a tip to help you read those difficult putts. This technique is especially useful on hilly courses or courses you are unfamiliar with. When reading a putt, most people will have a quick look down the line of the putt and putt it from there. The more thorough golfer might take a look from…
