How to Choose A Putter

how to choose a putter

How to Choose a Putter Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 Types of Putters Blade Style Putter Shaped like the blade of a knife, these putters offer the golfer a lightweight option on the green. The key elements of the blade style are the lightweight feel and the ability to utilize an arc stroke on the … Continue reading…

How to Put Backspin on a Golf Ball

how to put backspin on a golf ball

How to Put Backspin on a Golf Ball: 5 Effective Steps While professional golfers carry skills that make creating a backspin on the ball fairly easy, weekend warriors need to maximize their swing speed and ball placement at address to increase their backspin. In this guide to creating more backspin, we’ll give you five steps … Continue reading…

Wedge Bounce Explained for Beginners

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What is bounce on a wedge? In golf, wedge bounce refers to the angle between the club’s sole and the clubhead’s leading edge. This angle is designed to help the clubhead glide through the turf and sand more easily, allowing the golfer to make a clean, controlled shot. Wedge bounce is a crucial factor to … Continue reading…

Regular vs Stiff Shaft: Which Golf Shaft is for You?

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If you play with a regular group of amateur golfers, chances are you’ll hear a frequent debate on what shaft flex works best for their swing.  Some weekend warriors will swear their swing speed reaches the level for a stiff shaft, but they spend their entire round spraying golf balls all over the place with … Continue reading…

Golf Shank Causes and How to Fix It

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What is a golf shank? A shank in golf is when a golfer hits the ball with the hosel, the point where the clubhead attaches to the shaft instead of the clubface, causing the ball to fly off at a sharp angle to the right for a right-handed golfer. These poor shots can be caused … Continue reading…

How to Build a Putting Green at Home in 8 Steps

How to Build a Putting Green at Home

Building a backyard putting green is the dream for many amateur golfers hoping to add a first-rate practice area to their home. A DIY putting green may seem like a daunting task, but the lower cost of materials and the ability to utilize internet resources have made the dream a reality for anyone. Having a … Continue reading…

How to Hit a Fade

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A fade is a golf shot that curves slightly to the right (for a right-handed golfer) in the air. It’s a shot that many golfers try to hit because it offers a deliberate shot path and can help you navigate difficult holes where you need higher, softer ball flight. In this guide on how to … Continue reading…

How to Become a Professional Golfer

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For many amateur players, nothing sounds better than playing golf for a living. While other golfers struggle to succeed at amateur tournaments, for the special few, being elite players opens up a world of possibilities. There are professional golfers and golf professionals. Both make money with this great game of golf but in different ways. … Continue reading…

Chipping vs Pitching: What’s the Difference?

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Chipping vs Pitching: What’s the Difference? Chipping and Pitching Fundamentals CHAPTER 1 Chipping While debating whether to hit a pitch shot or a chip shot around the green, the golfer first has to acknowledge that each shot brings benefits and potential traps to avoid. But when deciding which of the two short game shots to … Continue reading…