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Tuesday, October 31st, 2006 Most golfers are quick to tell you that a successful round is the product of science as much as luck. However, few players understand this precise science as well as some junior high students. Across the country, students are getting a break from the classroom to learn the basics of physics and geometry on putting […]
How to Throw a Backyard Putting Green Party Tuesday, October 17th, 2006 With a little ingenuity, your backyard putting green can provide a lot more than a place to work on your short game. Your prized artificial turf can also serve as your home’s entertainment centerpiece. So, next time you entertain, turn off the television and keep the party outside on the course. A backyard putting green […]
A (Very) Brief History of the Backyard Putting Green Wednesday, September 20th, 2006 In one form or another, backyard putting greens have existed since the advent of golf. Yet, until recently, the prospect of having a practice space on one’s own property was greatly hampered by the cost and upkeep. As authentic putting green surfaces require daily mowing and treatment, only the most committed (and wealthy) golfers could […]
Facets of Putting: The Lag Putt Monday, September 11th, 2006 Much credit is given to golfers who can consistently hit their irons and woods, and to be fair, it is important to be able to hit the long shots well. However, a well-known fact is that the biggest difference between the games of tour pros and amateur, competent golfers is a rock-solid short game.
Monday, September 11th, 2006 For many golfers trying to fit in a game or two per week between work and their other social obligations, inconsistent and undependable greens conditions can be frustrating.
Chipping vs. Pitching: Exploring the Gray Area Part 2 Thursday, July 6th, 2006 In this half of Chipping vs. Pitching, the focus will be on your pitching shot. While the chip shot is for distances of less than five yards between your ball and the green, pitch shots are for distances greater than five yards.
Chipping vs. Pitching: Exploring the Gray Area Part 1 Thursday, July 6th, 2006 One of the most common mistakes made by newer golfers has to do with the difference between chipping and pitching. The truth is that these are two completely different shots that should be used in different circumstances.
The Importance of Head Position Thursday, July 6th, 2006 It isn’t possible to stress enough importance of keeping a solid, steady head position during your swing. It’s the first lesson in golf: the swing requires a firm fulcrum from which to generate power and speed, and keeping your head in the right place is the keystone to creating good form.
Thursday, July 6th, 2006 Neglect for the finer points of the short game is, in my opinion, the single greatest thing keeping good players from becoming great players. What I don’t understand is why people have no compunction about spending hours on the putting green, but might only give lip service to chipping. They’re equally important, and it takes […]
Wednesday, May 3rd, 2006 When it’s time to buy new golf clubs, it is common practice to let a professional fit them for you. There are many variables that account for a good club fit, such as club head speed, shaft stiffness, length, etc. When getting fitted for your next set of clubs, don’t forget the putter. While it […]
Wednesday, May 3rd, 2006 Your putter grip is very different than the grip you would use with your irons. Traditionally with a putting grip, you would use your dominant hand to control speed and direction. The non-dominant hand is used to stabilize the dominant hand and the orientation of the putter blade. A right-handed golfer grips the putter with […]
Thursday, April 6th, 2006 Intermediate and advanced golfers still need to practice to lower their scores. In fact, 40% percent of golf strokes per round occur on the green. To graduate from bogey golf, intermediate players should practice green reading and be able to identify the breaks in the green. While advanced players need to perfect their pre-putt routine […]
Thursday, April 6th, 2006 If you ask the Director of Instruction at McGetrick Golf Academy Lana Ortega what beginners, intermediates and advanced golfers all have in common, she’ll tell you the simple truth, “Putting is usually a very small part of their practice routine.�? She points out that since roughly 40% of strokes per round take place on the […]
The Boss of the Moss: Golf Magazine Reviews 5 New Putters Wednesday, March 1st, 2006 Looking for the new putter to help you practice on your home putting green and to bring your short game to a new level? Golf Digest Magazine has done the research for you. Twelve Club Testers recently went to the Houstonian Golf & Country Club in Richmond, Texas, and were each assigned a putting […]
Perfecting Your Short Game: Tips From Jack Nicklaus Thursday, February 2nd, 2006 Jack Nicklaus shared his golfing secrets in Golf Digest a few years ago…secrets that every golfer should know. Having played the game for roughly 55 years, Jack Nicklaus has assimilated some observations, adages and simple advice that should speed your progress and increase your enjoyment on the golf course.
Backyard Putting Greens are Family Fun Centers Wednesday, January 18th, 2006 The Chicago Sun Times reports that more and more families are turning to home putting greens as a form of recreation. And having a golf fanatic in the house is not a prerequisite.
Friday, December 16th, 2005 It’s no secret that improving your short game is a critical component to becoming a great golfer. But, did you know that practicing your putting may be the single most important thing you can do to lower your score? Think about it this way: golfers—on average—play at least half of their rounds within one hundred […]
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