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…
When you hear a golfer say reading greens requires patience and experience, they are telling the truth. While the speed of a putt determines how much influence a break will have as it rolls, correctly reading putting surfaces can provide a great advantage to the amateur hoping to drain more putts. Simply put, half the … Continue reading…
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? 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…
Golf Club Lie Angle Explained for Beginners If you were to ask most golfers what the “lie angle” is on their golf clubs, many would look at you with confusion. Lie angles are the angle formed between the shaft and the ground when the club is at address. Finding the true lie angle of your … Continue reading…
Many golfers struggle with the bunker shots area of their golf game. But the good news is that with a few swing adjustments, you can easily hit bunker shots from the sand that get close to the pin to help you save more pars on your scorecard. In this how to hit a bunker shot … Continue reading…
When golfers think of a pitch shot, they think of a short game shot that needs a combination of distance control and length. Unlike a short chip shot, a pitch shot forces players to hit a specific spot on the green that allows for a forward roll to be successful. Pitch shots can also demand … Continue reading…
Golf Backswing: 4 Tips to Do It Right Golf Backswing Tips TIP # 1 Arms The arms have different roles on the backswing, but both are incredibly important. By getting your arms in the correct position at the top of the backswing, you can help build swing speed by helping get the golf club on … Continue reading…
In this guide on how to improve putting, we’ll offer actionable putting tips that can help you become a great putter and ultimately pave the way to lower scores. Blade or Mallet When it comes to putting, finding a flatstick that earns your confidence remains the most critical decision you can make. In the world … Continue reading…
How to Properly Swing a Golf Club Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 Building the Proper Golf Grip Everything about the golf swing starts with building the right golf grip. There are two types of grips: an overlap grip or an interlocking grip. The overlap grip takes the bottom hand’s pinky and rests it on top … Continue reading…