Every round of golf provides some excitement for every golfer. Regardless of how well we play, there are always a shot or two (or more) that make us smile or frown depending on their complexity. During my last round of golf I had two situations worth mentioning because they demonstrate the highs and lows of my round. There were a few other shots that made me think, but for the most part these two stood out the most as I shot three over par 77. There are some teaching points here and they are worth sharing.
Continue readingGolf Short Game Shots You Need To Master
During every round of golf, there are multiple opportunities to hit different approach shots from around the green. Our short game is always tested in various fashions. Every golfer knows this fact and many try to mitigate the challenges by mastering three shots every golfer should have in their bag: the chip, pitch and flop shot. Each has a varying degree of difficulty with the flop shot being the most challenging. If you have not tried to improve your skill regarding these three shots, it might be time to focus some practice time in this area.
Continue readingPlaying In A Scramble Format Golf Tournament
It is time to clear up a misconception about two golf tournament formats that often confuse many amateurs. Many people confuse ‘best ball’ and ‘scramble’ formats because it is not really intuitive. So today, I want to explain what a scramble tournament format is about because I will be playing in Men’s night tonight using this exact format. On a side note, most charity tournaments use the scramble format because it is easy and fun for many non / beginner golfers. I enjoy a scramble tournament because it offers a fun way to interact with your playing partners.
Continue readingDo You Use Hybrids While Playing Golf?
The question in the heading of this article might seem silly considering that hybrids are in most if not all golf bags. They are open an opportunity for players, like myself, to improve their long iron game. I have used hybrids for a very long time because I feel that they offer a better opportunity for success when hitting those longer shots. The challenge that most amateurs have is knowing how to properly hit hybrids in order to glean the most distance and control from each hit. Once we master these clubs, then it opens a whole new world on the golf course.
Continue readingHitting Out Of The Bunker The Easy Way
Every golfer has played out of the bunker. Most amateurs will play this shot a few times a round….or at least once. Personally, I play a bunker shot every 3 or 4 rounds, but that success is subject to change at any time. Playing out of a bunker is not difficult if you understand the mechanics of a bunker shot. It is different from a normal wedge shot because the sand creates a different set of influences that affect the release and ball flight. I spent a great deal of time early in my career hitting bunker shots and now I consider them just another shot during my round. There are two different ways to play each bunker shot and today we are going to discuss them both.
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The Grateful Golfer 