Every season, albeit as short time, I take some time off to recharge and prepare for the final push of golf before my long winter’s nap. This year, I just finished 10 days away from playing to enjoy some time with my family. It is a yearly tradition and one I really enjoy. But now it is time go get back into the swing of things and to sharpen my game before some upcoming tournaments. The question is how and how much time do I dedicate to my game and still enjoy doing other things with my darling wife. Well, that is easy or at least I think it is.
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Fighting A Tough Golf Swing
From time to time I have a challenge with my golf swing. It suddenly shows up mostly because I forget to stay focused. I feel like I am all over the place and no matter what I try I cannot get comfortable over the ball. It is a failing of mine, but over the years of struggling, I found a solution that works for my game. Sometimes I can regain my swing quickly and others it takes a few holes. Regardless, I can reset my swing but there is one thing that I have to do first and it is a must!
Continue readingAn Easy Way To Establish Your Set Up And Stance
There are many ways to figure out what is the best stance of your golf swing. Before adjusting anything, establishing a basic stance would be a great place to start. If you are a new player, regardless of age, visual cues on where to successfully place your feet is always a bonus. Most of us think we know what we are doing, but I bet if we use the technique designed for kids, we would be surprised at our possible position errors. I found a video that offers an easy way to establish our set up and stance in under 2 minutes. Keep going to see how!
Continue readingWhat To Do With A Lost Golf Ball
The rules of golf were clarified just short 5 years ago. The governing bodies tried to simplify and combine the decision affecting golf in order to make it easier for beginners (and experience players) to understand how to play golf. One of the simple rules that provides some confusion is the lost ball rule. Rule 18, updated in 2023, covers a lost ball, out of bounds and hitting a provisional ball. This rule is the most basic of rules, yet often misunderstood. If you are planning to play in a competition or want to properly improve your golf game, then understanding rule 18 is very important. Here is a quick overview.
Continue readingHow To Recover From A Shank In Golf
The other day during my match I shanked a ball. Yup, both Misha and I were surprised. Actually, I was shocked! I rarely hit the ball that poorly (maybe twice a year), but it does occur when I least expect it. Physically, I recovered on my next shot, but mentally I was a bit disturbed for until the next tee. My mistake opened the door for Misha to take a commanding lead in the match and he was there to bounce as I would have done if the shoe was on the other foot. Regardless of the match results, recovering from a shank can be difficult, but manageable and here is how.
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