Every golf shot provides the opportunity for each player to assess the risk vs reward. Most shots are straight forward and the risk is low because of location of hole layout. There are other shots, however, that increase the risks with no substantial increase in reward. Basically, trying to avoid a big number on any golf hole is a significant factor to shooting low golf scores. When applying the risk reward equation to any golf shot, many amateurs overlook one factor that often leads to disaster. As a result of their oversight, a high number on the scorecard rears its ugly head!
Continue readingConsistent Chipping Lowers Our Golf Score
Every golfer chips the golf ball. Unless you are playing mini-putt, getting the ball up and down through consistent chipping is a fundamental skill we all require. I am always on the lookout for chipping drills and I found some from Scratch Golf Academy. I like them because they are easy, simple to replicate, and offer a chance to improve our short game.
Continue readingPractice Without Feedback?
Golf is a sport that requires practice in order to play our best. Rarely can a golfer just pick up the clubs and naturally score well. It takes practice and effort to hone our skills. There is one vital aspect of practice that many amateurs overlook when practicing and that is immediate feedback. As Chris Ryan suggests, without feedback during practice sessions your time wasted. Instant feedback is best when practicing and Ryan suggests an easy drill that will help improve our ball striking when playing our irons.
Continue readingHow To Hit Your Hybrid Or Rescue Club
Your hybrid, often know as your rescue club, is not a new invention. Now about 40 years old, it is a club that has revolutionized the amateur game. If you are like me, hitting the long irons is always a challenge due to my slower clubhead speed. Using a hybrid opens a new dynamic to my game that actually lowered by golf scores. The challenge for many amateurs is how to hit the hybrid to maximize the results for my swing. It can be challenging, however I think I found a video that will break down the complexities of hitting our hybrids.
Continue readingNuance of Match Play Golf
Match Play format is a unique one on one or team on team competition that has far more strategy than amateur players can imagine. It is not focused on playing our own game like stroke play, match play offers the opportunity to apply greater pressure to your opponent using the ‘concession’ rule. Basically, a player can concede the hole at any time during that hole and move on to the next. There are many reasons for conceding a hole and strategy is definitely one of them.
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The Grateful Golfer 