The ability to sink short putts (inside four feet) is a challenge for all amateur golfers. Many times we dread these knee knockers because we do not have an establish process for success. For years I thought that banging the ball at the hole was the road to success, however this approach is fine as long as I hit the center of the cup. For those beginners and more experienced players who want to break down a simple easy to use process for sinking short putts, then you have come to the right golf blog.
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How To Hit The Driver For Beginners
Every golfer I know loves to hit the ‘big dog’! Watching their ball sail through the air hundreds of yards is fun. The challenge for many beginners to golf is how to effectively grip it and rip it. Well, the process is fundamental for every player and it does take some time to develop the swing the works best for you. If you are new to golf, it is important to develop some basic fundamentals for hitting a driver in order to be successful off the tee. Fortunately, I found a simple to follow, five step process that will help build the foundation needed to hit a driver properly.
Continue readingHow To Sink Long Putts
Putting is a unique skill that requires a great deal of attention to master. I spend most of my time on or around the green with my scoring clubs in hand. The club that will lower your score the most is your putter! I know this from experience because even now as a low digit handicapper, putting accounts for 40 to 50% of my score. Yup, it is the club we use the most and in many cases receives the least attention! Well, let me offer a process that works when on the green.
Continue readingHitting Short Side Chip Shots
Routinely, golfers find themselves having to hit a delicate short side chip. This challenging shot causes a great deal of angst to all players. The challenge faced by many is which shot to use in order to get up and down. Do we lob it in or hit a lower flighted shot with more spin? Unfortunately, most amateurs do not have a choice; they only know how to hit one type of chip over a hazard. This lack of shot availability is the root of most of our anxiety, but alas I have a solution!
Continue readingSelecting A Landing Area When Chipping
Selecting the proper landing area is critical to low golf scores. It is something that most amateurs overlook because they focus solely on the pin. They believe that the pin is the most important aspect of their next shot and do not understand their continuous failing results. Eventually, they will realize that the landing area is the key to low golf scores and shift their focus to it. But, how one might ask? Lets ask the professionals.
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