golf tips

An Interesting Golf Tip Focusing on Your Grip

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The root of many golfers woes starts with the grip. I know I am still challenged from time to time with a short thumb. As a seasoned golfer, this challenge becomes lessened by the fact that I have a very well established pre-shot routine. Wait, what is short thumb with respect to your grip, that is a great question. Take a look:

This video will give me something to think about during my offseason practice. Since this video applies to my game, I thought it might apply to yours.

Enjoy your Saturday and remember to be grateful.

I am a grateful golfer! See you on the links!

A Few Putting Tips By Dave Stockton

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Putting is a very personal part of any players golf game. Each golfer will develop a routine, stroke, and follow through that works for what they eye sees or body feels. Dave Stockton is a renown putter and he offers some interesting putting tips that have me thinking about my short grass game. A couple of his suggestions are new to me, but the more I think about it, the more I think they might be beneficial to my and your game.

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Pre-Shot Routines That Are Distracting

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Pre-shot routines are a must if you want to become a serious golfer. They are the corner stone of my game when I am focused on scoring low. The days of just walking up to the ball and whacking away are long gone and as a result I have taken a great deal of time developing a pre-shot routine that is effective, efficient and does not take a great deal of time. There is a happy medium between a routine that sets a player up for success or is a detractor for them and their playing partners. I cannot say with certainty what the proper combination is for each player, but I do know when I see a routine that is detracting and might need some honing.

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Hitting Consistent Golf Shots With Your Irons

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I am always searching for tips on how to hit my irons. This is the weakest part of my game and as such, I routinely try to maintain or refine what aspects of these swings I do well. Additionally, I try to shed the poor habits, but it takes work and focus to determine what to keep and what to drop. I found a quick video by Andrew Jowett from Bunkered.co.uk that explains four tips that will likely improve your golf game. I already focus on three and maybe it is time to look at number four.

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A Great Chipping Tip For Breaking 90

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There are hundreds of golf tips that any player can use to lower their golf score. These tips, however, should fit your game. There is one drill by Rick Shiels espouses that will help many players consistently break 90. This specific drill is one that I have used for years and have taught to many of my friends. I believe this drill should be in every golfers bag and knowing how and when to employ it is definitely a stroke saver.

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