The only part of the body that makes contact with the golf club is our hands. Through the grip, we are able to control the direction, distance, and accuracy of the clubface during contact. It is probably the single most important skill any golfer can learn in order to excel at golf. Personally, I use the interlocking grip, but that is not the only option open to players. For an expert explanation of the golf grip, I think it is important to default to Butch Harmon. He definitely lays out the fundamentals in a way we can understand and emulate.
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Is Decision Making An Asset For Your Golf Game?
As stated in previous articles, golfers make hundreds of decisions during every round of golf. It does not matter if they intent to make that many decisions, it just happens. In many cases, their choices do not really impact their game all that much. Other ‘intended decisions’ have a direct impact on their scorecard. It is those course management decisions that can make or break your round of golf. There are many different types of decisions and the one I want to focus on is hitting to a distance. This area of most golf games is overlooked because most amateurs try to hit their ball as far as possible as often as possible. I hate to offer tidings of bad news, but this approach to golf is likely costing you many strokes in one round. Fortunately, we can fix that!
Continue readingA Little Help From A Friend With My Alignment
From time to time, every golfer needs some help with their game. Whether it is from a professional (preferable method) or a friend (upon request only), outside assistance can generally improve our game. Recently, I inadvertently receive assistance from my friend, Charlie. It was very helpful and demonstrated several things that I can use going forward with my game.
Continue readingBasic Chipping Lowers Our Golf Score
Every player misses the green on approach shots. It does not matter if you are the world’s best golfer or an amateur who is hitting the links for your weekly loop around the course. Everyone will be chipping the ball in order to lower their golf score. There seems to be millions of ‘how to chip’ videos that involve many different styles in order to get our ball up and down. Likely some have value to your game considering your skill level, however I support the concept of knowing the concepts of basic chipping in order to lower our golf score. This process allows for an easy, repeatable chip that has proven results. It is a matter of understanding the process and making it your own.
Continue readingPutting Tip From Brad Faxon
Golf is a game where inches can either lower or increase your score. Most amateurs make their most shots around the green and in some cases half on the putting surface. Since we rack up the most strokes on the green, it makes sense that we focus more of our practice time on the putting surface. If this is true, what tips should we follow to lower our overall score. That is a great question and I recently found out that there is no one defining method to putt regardless of our skill level. I know you are shaking your heads right now, but it really is true……I think. 😉
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The Grateful Golfer 