Golf provides a challenge even before I step up to the first tee. If I get the chance to warm up properly, my current course does not have a driving range, I can determine how my swing is going to perform on that day. If not, I spend the first three holes hoping I get off to a great start. There are times, however, when all is going well and suddenly I could not hit a barn door from 5 feet away. Losing my golf swing is so frustrating when things are going well! Fortunately, I found a fairly quick process that helps me gain my swing back. It is not difficult, but does take some effort to fight my ego; let me explain.
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Golf Tips and More Golf Tips
Understanding how to play golf is a challenge for most players. The ‘grip it and rip it’ mentality is king to their approach to lowering their golf score. As we watch the elite players on tour a mindset of trying to hit the ball long creeps into our whole game strategy. I do believe that length offers opportunities for lower scores, but not at the expense of accuracy. There has to be a fine balance between the two regardless of your skill level. Sam Snead (yes, I know I have used his videos a fair bit lately) offers three tips that will help all players shoot lower golf scores. It is a matter of checking our ego and selecting the proper swing/club at the appropriate time.
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Playing shots around the green are inevitable. Regardless of your skill level, knowing the best way to get up and down for various shots is important to achieve lower golf scores. I like looking at older videos of golfing legends, like Sam Snead, to see if the techniques of the past are really any different than those of the present. Surprisingly, the concepts are the same, but the explanations are a bit different.
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Slammin’ Sammy Snead is one of the top 5 golfers of all time. His smooth swing and prolific winning record demonstrate that he should never be overlooked when discussing legends. I stumbled across a video where Snead talks about his grip during his golf swing that I found very interesting. So much so, that I think it is worth sharing.
Continue readingHow To Improve Hitting Your Landing Area While Chipping
The landing area is probably the most important aspect of chipping once the ball leaves the club face. Hitting your landing area will determine the roll out, the line towards your target and club selection. There are many other factors that are affected by the proper landing area only if you hit your mark. In the past, I have set up grids with my irons to help improve my touch while chipping and it produced great results. However, there is a process that helps refine your skill of hitting your chosen landing area that is easy, simple and repeatable. Does this sound like fun?
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The Grateful Golfer 