Is there one golf fundamental that reigns supreme above all others? Is it your grip? Your stance? Ball position? Is there even one fundamental to tops all the others? There is an answer to that and it might not be what you think. Over the years, there is one basic swing action that continues to remind me of its importance. It is not difficult, but profoundly important!
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Hitting Solid Irons Produces Great Golf Scores
Lower golf scores is the goal for every golfer. Sure, there is the odd player who does not care about their score, however these golfers are a rare breed. Many amateurs struggle with hitting consistent irons and as a result their (my) scores rise higher than expected. The major problem I have noticed relates to players trying to help their ball with respect to distance, direction and flight. They feel that their ball needs some assistance to achieve their desired outcome, when nothing farther from the true truth is the reality. There are many reasons for the conundrum, however I will focus on one fix that applies to all shots; a universal approach is a better way to describe it.
Continue readingHitting An Uphill Lie In Golf
Virtually every round of golf requires a shot from an uphill lie. Regardless of the course I play, uphill, downhill and sidehill lies are all part of my round. Because I know this, I have taken the time to practice all three lies in order to reduce the scores and eliminate my frustration from duff shots. There is a technique to successfully hit non-flat lies and today, we are going to discuss hitting an uphill lie.
Continue readingBreaking 85 The Easy Way
As our game evolves, we all reach a tipping point where a few simple tips will allow us to achieve new milestones. We have put in the work and now we just need a little push to reach our goals. Sometimes, we focus on the right path and others….not so much. Rich Shiels offers five things we can do to lower our golf score below 85 if we have put in the work. They are simple, repeatable and sustainable. Hence, I support them.
Continue readingBecoming A Chipping Wizard In Golf
Every golfer intends the shoot their lowest score while standing on the first tee. The elation of hope is abundant until their first chip that leaves a long putt for par. This situation is common all around the world, but alas there are ways to fix this reoccurring challenge. There are many processes the offer a quick fix, however my years of experience tell me that practice is the only sure fire way to improve our golf game. I recently looked at a video by Chris Ryan and found that his five tips help create a foundation of great chipping. It is definitely a place to start if you are looking to improve your up and down percentage.
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The Grateful Golfer 