There are so many variables in the selection of the right club for any one given shot, tee shot through chipping. In this article will we talk about the long game and which club to use by analyzing the fairway layout first, selecting the correct club to position the ball for your next shot, approach
Playing golf is an athletic endeavor which I think many people forget as it looks so easy when you watch the professionals and, easy it is not. Some think it to be the most difficult sport to master because of its complexity. There is no one to tackle, no ball coming at you for instant
The Northeast golf courses may not be in their peak condition in the early spring due to the inclement weather and dormant conditions they have just survived. During this time of year there are several rules which often come into use. Use them to your advantage and get out of trouble. Conditions may be wet,
Challenge yourself, be with friends and enjoy the beauty and fresh air. When you travel to different destinations around the world you’ll always find some of the prettiest landscapes on the golf course. Spring is a popular time of year to improve your game but any time of the year is always a fun time.
A long way to go and in a Fairway Bunker? You still have a long way a long way to the green, and, uh-oh you are in a fairway trap. When playing a ball out of fairway trap there is a different technique used to hit the ball as opposed to being in a green
Alignment and ball position are directly related. People have such a hard time lining up and it really is not that difficult. Don’t keep your head down but keep looking up at your target to make sure you can swing the entire body through the shot. If you are too open you will have to
Putting is all about feel after you have learned the elusive mechanics. Here are a few of the fundamentals. I have written this for right handed golfers so left handed golfers please reverse. 1. There should be no movement in the body from the waist down. The arms and club work like a pendulum with
Side-hill, down-hill and up-hill lies are not as difficult as every makes them out to be. I find one of the biggest mistakes made is that people do not take a practice swing before stepping up and hitting the ball. In order to maintain your balance it is important to feel the lay of the
The grip is the most important part of the golf swing and the most neglected. With a good grip the club face will be in the correct position at the top of the backswing and in the correct position at impact allowing the arms and hands to crossover. If you have a bad grip you
There are three types of sand bunkers on a golf course; a fairway bunker, a greenside bunker and a waste bunker. Only in a waste bunker are you allowed to ground your club and in fact you can even drive your cart through the bunker, no raking required. In both the fairway and greenside bunkers
