As I research possible golf shots I would like to incorporate into my game, I sometimes come across a shot I kind of have, but need to improve. This is the case with a chipping tip from Rory McIlroy. The ‘one hop stop’ short chip shot is something I work on through the course of my golf season. I find this shot very useful and often wonder why my percentage of success is much lower than I want or expect. Well, I found out why thanks to a short video by Rory.
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Pulling My Wedges Left
I have developed a small hitch in my swing were a majority of my wedges end up left of the target. I especially find this if I try to squeeze a few extra yards out of the any of the clubs. At this time, I am not sure if it is an alignment, grip, or swing issue. I will be heading to the range today to find out what is going on. This is an normal step in playing great golf during the season and I recommend it to all amateur golfers.
Continue readingWeb.com Wedge Play
I came across this video of a wedge game hosted by the Web.com. Nine professionals started and if you missed the target you were out. No extra lives or anything; talk about pressure shots.
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Golfing is a strange game. When discussing approach shots on Twitter I asked where most players missed. I did not stipulate how far or with which club, but I still have over 100 responses. Given where I miss the most, I am not surprised by the feedback of the respondents. Continue reading
Playing Golf on A Familiar Course
I was a way for work the past few days, but I did have the opportunity to play a round of golf at the old stomping grounds the Roundel Glen Golf Course. When I first walked into the pro shop I met with a couple familiar faces that made me feel right at home. I chatted with Kim and Mike, the faces of Roundel Glen, and caught up with all the happenings. Unfortunately, I did not see the course superintendent, Jeremy Sizer, to tell him that the course looked great.
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The Grateful Golfer 