Following up my article from a few days ago titled: Using Lines To Aim While Putting, I found a video by Brad Faxon talking about why using a drawn line on our golf ball is beneficial. He talks about how he was the first to start this trend and how it has evolved in today’s golf ball market. It is interesting and offers some valuable information about how to use the line properly.
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Saving Strokes Through Chipping
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.
Continue readingAligning Putts With A Sight Line
Properly aligning putts is a fundamental skill all golfers try to accomplish. There are many different reasons or influences that can make this skill challenging. Whether the ball is in the proper position, how we square the putter face to the aim line, or if our stroke is conducive to a straight putt, aligning a putt is very important to lower golf scores. Is there a simple way to improve our putting alignment or are we cursed for ever to play the hope game on the greens.
Continue readingThe 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.
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The Grateful Golfer 