It’s Masters week. One of the first things that comes to mind when thinking about the Augusta National Golf Club is their beautifully manicured golf course. They spend millions of dollars every year to keep it looking great. The most famous course element is the greens at Augusta. They are fast, undulating, and require a […]
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Defining what “practice” on the golf course is can be confusing if you are unfamiliar with the rules. It is okay to practice during a round of golf as long as you adhere to The Rules of Golf 7-2: A player must not make a practice stroke during play of a hole. Between the play […]
The beginning of the “main” season every spring brings about a lot of rusty golfers both physically and mentally. But, one of the worst things you can do when coming back from your “golf hibernation” is to not stretch. Not only is this important at the beginning of the season but during every practice session […]
Whether you are a tournament golfer or just out on the weekends to play with your buddies, having proper strategy on the golf course can help you minimize mistakes and shoot lower scores. One way to do that is to try to play the hole backwards in your mind. This is a common practice of […]
As most players already know, a sound short game can be the difference between a really poor round and an average round. It can always cover up a poor ball striking day by allowing you to save par from tough positions. Execution is key, but you must have a strategy in place that will help […]
If you’re a member at a country club, then you might already be pretty familiar with match play. You’ve probably already played quite a few tournaments where some sort of match play was involved. The casual golfer (unless quite competitive) however, usually doesn’t have a reason to play a “match play” event. So as the […]
Many amateur golfers don’t seem to realize the importance of having golf clubs that are properly fitted to their game. One important piece of the fitting process is getting the right shaft to match your swing. So let’s talk about the flex of a golf club shaft. The flex of a golf club basically refers […]
Meaning of “Known or Virtually Certain” The PGA Tour is getting ready to head to Pebble Beach. This is a great time to remind everyone of the sometimes confusing “ball in hazard” rule. Let’s take a closer look at determining if your ball is even in a water hazard or not. When a ball has […]
How you organize your set makeup this year can really take some strokes off your scorecard. Take the time to evaluate which clubs you need in your bag and which ones you don’t. Here’s how to get started: Go through a typical round of golf and count the number of times you use each club […]
What Determines A Tournament Score In Terms Of Posting For Handicap Purposes? The USGA Handicap System™ is based around the concept of a player’s potential, and scores made in a tournament setting can provide a very good indication of such potential. One of the procedures within the System deals with identifying players who have at […]
The calendar has now turned to 2013. It is a great opportunity to hit the “reset” button on your golf game and make a resolution to do what it takes to improve your skills. Do you keep any statistics on your golf game? This is a new chance to start keeping records so that you […]
During these months where the days are shorter and temperatures are lower, it is a great opportunity to focus closer to the hole. You can groove your golf swing and make those necessary adjustments, but a majority of players have trouble with their putting. Especially their long putting. Don’t discount this part of the game […]