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Have you ever seen a pro golfer on television, or any good golfer for that matter, hit a shot into the green that ended up spinning back like a rocket? This is more likely to happen in wet conditions, but wouldn’t you like to be able to replicate this even a little bit? How exactly […]

Putting is critical to lowering your scores in golf. And if you’re serious about improving your putting, being able to practice without needing to leave your house is a huge asset. This is where putting greens come in. While nets and enclosures allow you to hit irons and woods without going to the range, putting […]

There are many good reasons why you might want to hit the golf ball higher: to get over hazards such as water or greenside bunkers to get the ball over a tree between you and the target to land the ball on the green softly with spin Being able to bust out the high shot […]

The pitching wedge (PW) is the most common wedge used in golf. It’s known for its great versatility, being useful for full shots near the green, bump-and-run shots, and when you’re in trouble in thick rough. Hitting a pitching wedge is very similar to hitting any short iron. But like other wedges, how to hit […]

The sand wedge is the second most common wedge used in golf after the pitching wedge. It’s a versatile wedge that can be used not only out of the sand, but also from the rough, from the fairway, or for chipping around the green. How to hit a sand wedge depends on the particular situation: […]

The takeaway is the first part of the backswing that starts from address and lasts until the club is parallel to the ground. Like the address, the backswing and downswing, it’s an essential component of the golf swing. You will likely find little to no success or consistency if you don’t put yourself in the proper positions […]

It can be considered the ultimate goal for any golfer to be able to hit shots straight and do it consistently. The reality is that when you swing a club at an average of about 80 miles per hour, any small deviation from a square clubface position at impact is magnified many times over. With long […]

One of the most common (and important) shots any golfer will face out on the golf course is the chip shot. A chip shot is a shot executed off the green, typically round 5-100 feet from the hole and normally with a high-lofted iron or wedge. The backswing of a chip shot usually doesn’t go past […]

If you want a simple, straightforward and quick read on how to make a backswing in golf, this article should set you on the right path. The mechanics of the golf swing (swing planes, angles, etc.) won’t be discussed here. I don’t believe being overly technical is good for most golfers, particularly amateurs who play golf as a […]

Knowing how to drive the golf ball consistently solid is imperative for golfers who want to take their game to the next level and lower their scores. Shots with the driver are very volatile in the sense that any small error, whether it be a slightly open or closed clubface at impact or a strike that […]