Creating any type of ball flight is not overly difficult. Okay it was a tag line and depending on the shot required to produce the best results is far more challenging than on might expect. I am not talking about extricating ourselves from trouble, but say an approach shot from 175 yards that requires a baby draw/fade to safely land on the green. Being able to create a specific ball flight is more that what we routinely hit; it often relates to what is needed versus what we want to hit.
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The Basics of Chipping By Tom Watson
To lower our golf score, we need to have a solid foundation understanding for each golf shot. This is especially true because except for putting, chipping accounts for the most strokes in our game. Regardless of the distance from the pin, understanding how to chip properly is key to success on the links. Tom Watson provides a perfect, easy and repeatable process for chipping that all beginners should understand. By developing a strong chipping technique, you will be well on your way to being a great golfer.
Continue readingUsing Train Tracks To Aim A Golf Shot
Aim your golf shot is a fundamental skill. Like other important traits to a golf shot like grip, stance, and ball position, being able to aim your golf shot properly is critical. There are many different techniques to develop this aiming skill, however I like the analogy of using train tracks for my game. It is simple, easy to understand, and repeatable. Sounds pretty easy, right? Well it is easier than you might think.
Continue readingGolf Tips For Beginners That Work
The number of golf tips offered on the internet is staggering. Trying to sift through the ‘white noise‘ can be frustrating, annoying and down right discouraging. An additional struggle for beginners is understanding what tip is designed to help their level of play. Well, look not further, I found a video that will answer many of your burning golf questions!
Continue readingHow To Eliminate Our Wrists and Hands While Putting
There is a universal challenge faced by all golfers. It is a simple movement that causes a great deal of angst while playing. It is a failure to keep our wrists and hands quiet during our putting stroke. This one swing fault likely results in more missed shots than any other fault. Early in my golfing journey, this one error account for up to 10 extra strokes on my score card. There is a reason why learning to play golf should start from the pin outward and this is the exact reason. Luckily, there is a simple drill to help propel your putting stroke from fair to outstanding!
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