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…]
Are You Over-Swinging?
Many golfers have problems with over-swinging or taking too long on a backswing. It’s true that there are a few golfers out there that have an over-swing and still perform at the highest level, like pro John Daly. But in general, over-swinging is something you should try to avoid, as it can lead to many different wayward shots and inconsistencies. [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…]
Do These 6 Things Before Every Shot
Have you heard the bit of gossip discussing how top-ranked Australian golfer Jason Day concentrated his way to the top? Apparently, he did it by running himself through a rigorous and secret 15-step pre-swing ritual before every single shot. Well, it turns out, there’s some power behind this chatter. [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…]
Tired Of Duffing The Ball? Do This With Your Hands
The duff shot, after the (sorry, I’m going to say the dreaded “S word”) shank, is probably the worst shot and most depressing shot you can hit in golf. [Read more…]
Should You Always Keep Score When You Play?
Whether or not to keep score is one of the game’s longest-running debates and one that seems to never have a right or wrong answer. [Read more…]