Golf Tips & Guides

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 […]

When trying to maximize your distance and also make better contact with the golf ball, it’s important to generate some degree of lag. Lag occurs when the clubhead is trailing behind the body near impact. The more your left wrist is hinged (for a right-handed golfer) at the point where your left arm is pointing just behind the ball […]

Quick Answer: a golf handicap is a number that represents a golfer’s skill level in relation to par. The higher the handicap, the higher the golfer’s score will tend to be for a round of golf. A handicap can either be unofficial or official. Many people have a rough idea of what a handicap is in golf, […]

People who are new to the game of golf often need a bit of direction to put them on the right path. It is important to understand that every person has their own unique golf swing — their own natural way of swinging a golf club. In my opinion, people see the best results when they work […]

Every golfer wants to be able to hit it further, whether it’s off of the tee or 250 yards out on the fairway. The main reason is that more distance allows you to take shorter clubs with more loft and hit higher shots that land softer into greens and are more controllable. As you may know, speed — […]