Hitting fairways in regulation is a critical measure, as it sets up the second shot options. While the mantra “drive for show, putt for dough” is readily acknowledged, there is room for a revised mantra that states, “He who drives wayward will lose a shot or two every hole, in an attempt to recover the rubbish shot that occurred off the tee.” It’s not quite as catchy but the sentiment is pure fact. [Read more…]
3 Reasons To Not Hit A Driver Off The Tee
Most golfers tend to take their driver out of their bag for every tee shot on a par 4 or par 5. They don’t think about variables that come into play, such as the hazards on the hole, where the best place to approach the green with their second shot would be or the width of the fairways. They simply focus on driving the ball as far as they can so they have as short of a shot to the green as possible with their next stroke. [Read more…]
Why You Need A 3-Wood In Your Bag
Drivers tend to get the lion’s share of focus when it comes to golf clubs and equipment. Each and every year, golf club makers and equipment manufacturers announce their brand new driver lines to much fanfare. The golf media makes a large event out of the announcement of the new drivers and golf fans consume the information, itching to beef up their bags with the latest and greatest high-tech drivers. [Read more…]
How To Properly Repair A Divot On The Fairway
Sand or no sand? Hammering, hacking in or stomping? Light dusting or build a dune? It’s horses for courses as different grasses, at different times of the year, will produce different types of divots, which may or may not inform the local maintenance regime. [Read more…]
Hate Going To The Range? Here Are 6 Things You Can Do To Practice During A Round
Going to the range might be a bridge too far in terms of commitment to the game and time taken from other activities, including domestic bliss. In addition, most would take playing a round of 18 holes rather than whack shots off the synthetic deck at the range. [Read more…]