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!
Continue readingThree Golf Rules Worth Knowing
Knowing the rules of golf saves you strokes. The knowledge of what is acceptable in various situations can help you prevent additional strokes being assessed to your game. Most amateurs have not read the rule of golf and basically follow “guidelines” from their buddies vice following the hard and fast rules. To be fair, I follow the rules of golf most of the time. When in a friendly, I am more relaxed enforcing the rules, but in a competition, I am strict and unwavering. There are three rules that cause challenges to players, however they are simple and straight forward if we take the time to understand them.
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The Grateful Golfer 