The golf grip is the fundamental skill that every golf must know and understand. The slightest change in a players grip can make the difference between hitting straight or wayward; long or short; consistent or inconsistent. I often wondered why professional golfers today hit the ball so much farther than players like Jack Nicklaus and Johnny Miller. Of course technology has helped, but Miller explains how the evolution of the golf grip has really impacted the game.
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2-Man Scramble – Day One
As expected, we showed up early to practice before our first round. We have played in many of these events in the past and being prepared to play is half the challenge. It was this pre-tournament effort that helps teams get off to a quick start. And for Blair and I, it worked like a charm. Continue reading
Hitting the Long Ball in Golf
Golf has morphed into a game where hitting the long ball is key to winning. Amateurs are always in search of the holy grail of distance, but I am not sure any of us have the natural ability to consistently smash the all like Dustin Johnson or Jason Day. I will suggest, however, that amateurs like myself have benefited from the advances in technology to add distance to our game. Continue reading
The Grateful Golfer 