Every golfer knows that developing a strong short game is a certain path to lower golf scores. This is not a profound thought because of the completely obvious nature of the statement. The real question is how do we do this without spending a exorbitated about of time practicing. Andrew Rice offers two fundamental tips that will have immediate results to your short game that is worth exploring.
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Do You Have An Official Golf Handicap?
“The purpose of the World Handicap System (WHS) is to make the game of golf more enjoyable for golfers by providing a consistent means of measuring one’s performance and progress and to enable golfers of differing abilities to compete, or play a casual round, with anyone else on a fair and equal basis.” This system of equalization has evolved over the years and in Canada the current system is the sole purview of Golf Canada. If you are not a member you cannot establish an ‘official handicap’. If this is the case, then what is the purpose of having the golf handicap system?
Continue readingStop Hitting Behind The Golf Ball
If you are hitting the ground first on your golf shot, well it is time to stop it! By hitting the ball first, we create solid contact, greater distances, and more accuracy on every shot. The challenge is understanding ways to fix this swing fault by using simple drills that are easy to replicate and understand. Many times the drills used are a rehash of previously mentioned fixes, but that is a good thing because the topics are important.
Continue readingGetting Ready For Golf Season!
Spring is just around the corner. This year, the snow is receding faster than in recent years and my hope for an early spring is growing. We will have above average temperatures for the next two weeks and this shift to warmer temperatures should eliminate most of the snow. It is an exciting time for golfers in warmer climes! So, now what? With warmer temperatures on the horizon, I began thinking about what I need to do to prepare for my 2024 golf season.
Continue readingUsing Lines To Aim While Putting
Pursuant to yesterdays article, I placed lines on my golf balls and practiced in my basement to evaluate if this technique matches the hype. I drew three sets of lines and tried each with 10 putts to a distance of six feet. I chose this distance because it facilitated a controlled putting stroke with the intent of hitting the ball square. I have several findings I thing worth mentioning because of positive and negative results.
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The Grateful Golfer 