Following up my article from a few days ago titled: Using Lines To Aim While Putting, I found a video by Brad Faxon talking about why using a drawn line on our golf ball is beneficial. He talks about how he was the first to start this trend and how it has evolved in today’s golf ball market. It is interesting and offers some valuable information about how to use the line properly.
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Saving Strokes Through Chipping
Every golfer knows that developing a strong short game is a certain path to lower golf scores. This is not a profound thought because of the completely obvious nature of the statement. The real question is how do we do this without spending a exorbitated about of time practicing. Andrew Rice offers two fundamental tips that will have immediate results to your short game that is worth exploring.
Continue readingStop Hitting Behind The Golf Ball
If you are hitting the ground first on your golf shot, well it is time to stop it! By hitting the ball first, we create solid contact, greater distances, and more accuracy on every shot. The challenge is understanding ways to fix this swing fault by using simple drills that are easy to replicate and understand. Many times the drills used are a rehash of previously mentioned fixes, but that is a good thing because the topics are important.
Continue readingCreating The Ball Flight You Want vs Need
Creating any type of ball flight is not overly difficult. Okay it was a tag line and depending on the shot required to produce the best results is far more challenging than on might expect. I am not talking about extricating ourselves from trouble, but say an approach shot from 175 yards that requires a baby draw/fade to safely land on the green. Being able to create a specific ball flight is more that what we routinely hit; it often relates to what is needed versus what we want to hit.
Continue readingThe Basics of Chipping By Tom Watson
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.
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