The chip shot is the smallest swing in golf, minus the putting stroke. Most players ruin their chance by hitting the ground behind the ball. The reason is likely two major faults – leaving weight in the back leg, or breaking the left wrist. Here’s a quick drill for improving your chipping, or pitching, by [...]
Scooping is a tendency in players who try to help the ball get airborne. It leads to a medley of fat, thin, and topped shots. It’s also why most players struggle with their iron game. They don’t understand the concept of hitting down on the ball, and, they’ve never been taught a technique that consistently [...]
The belly putter has gained attention over the passed several months because of top PGA Tour players like Keegan Bradley and Webb Simpson (Both have two victories in 2011). Neither are ranked exceptionally high in putting statistics (Webb is 57th and Keegan is 97th in the strokes gained statistic as of November 7th, 2011), but [...]
Putting presents a challenge because no two putts are the same. Gravity’s effect on roll will always change from green to green. However, when you face a left-to-right versus a right-to-left putt, you shouldn’t alter your stroke. Perhaps you don’t even know if you’re stroke changes. You should get it looked at on video. This [...]
Scratch golf is an advanced level of play – reserved for those who have spent many years improving their game. A zero handicap is a common association with scratch golf. That means producing an average total score even with par over several rounds. Learn more about the USGA handicap system by clicking here. Scratch golf [...]
Typically when amateurs spend a brief moment behind the ball, they decide one of three options – if the putt will break left-to-right, right-to-left, or straight. Rarely do they go beyond this analysis and try to determine the correct amount of break. Partly because it’s a difficult task that requires a lot of experience. However, having [...]
