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…
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…
(Cough), no not that! I mean dealing with windy weather conditions on the golf course. Just like the conditions the tour players are facing this week at the Open Championship. A windy day can turn an easier course into a tough one and a tough course into a nightmare. That is if you don’t know…
Why are you not scoring better? I believe the biggest reason many golfers never achieve their potential on the links, is not that they don’t practice but they practice badly. The most common club I see hit at the driving range is the driver. How many times do you use it through 18 holes?…
With the end of the season approaching all too quickly, the practice season is just around the corner. So before you spend another winter beating drivers down the range, take a minute to assess the way you practice. 1) Are your practice sessions productive? I see such a range in how people practice at the…
During last week’s exciting yet rainy Ryder Cup at Celtic Manor in Newport, South Wales, I was impressed with how the golfers were still able to produce some magic round the course. I also saw some not-so-nice shots, especially on the first and rainiest day. Refreshing to see Europe and USA’s top golfers struggling with…
