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Playing those downhill lies When you are facing a shot to be played off a downhill lie, there are one or two things you should remember. Use a more lofted club for one thing. Also put most of your weight on your front foot, but aline the ball with your back foot. Open your stance slightly, and follow the angle of the slope, both with your back swing and your down swing. Finally, remember that hitting the ball in this way will tend to make it fade, so make sure you aim a little left of the target. Read more...

Golfer's Basic Setup Record Grip The V on my left hand points to _____________________________ The V on my right hand points to ____________________________ Read more...

Practicing Golf Trouble Shots A lot of times on the golf course you will find that you are not in the middle of the fairway, or not in the fairway at all. Putting yourself in and around a tree on the practice range will help your decision making out on the golf course on what golf club to choose, and how to play it. Read more...

Weight Shift Two Step To hit the long ball you have to shift your weight properly. Improper weight shift is the major cause of lack of distance. Assume a narrow stance using a mid-iron. Take several practice swings. Begin your backswing by lifting your left foot slightly off the ground. Read more...

Slice Basics 2 The clubface being open to the swing path may be the technical cause of all slices but it.s the outside-to-inside swing that makes the slice so complicated and so difficult to cure. An outside-to-inside swing will in most circumstances encourage you to hit the ball with an open clubface producing a slice. Read more...

The secret to chipping effectively The best chippers are what they are because they have mastered the basic fundamentals. To start with you should set yourself up with most of your weight on your front foot and then keep it there as you swing through. The second key is to keep your hands ahead of the ball and to let your left hand (for conventional, right-hand golfers) lead your swing through the ball. Keep your wrists almost as firm as you do when putting and let the club do the work. Practice these fundamentals and you will most likely have cause to be pleasantly surprised at the way your short game improves - and your handicap comes down Read more...

Flight and Roll From one spot in the fairway, hit to the identical landing spot on the green with different clubs. It is the only way to learn what each club will do for you. See the different combinations of flight and roll each club will give you. This is the first part of developing your touch with the short game. Read more...

Chipping Stroke The chipping motion is similar to the putting stroke. Keep weight left, wrists firm and in front of clubhead. The goal is to get the ball on the green as soon as possible, rolling toward the hole. Read more...

Slice Basics 1 The open clubface is the technical cause of every slice but it is also the term that is responsible for much of the confusion and misunderstanding regarding the slice. Read more...

Stance tips from Hamilton Farm Golf Club Professional Kathy Wood STEP 1 Introduction Hello, my name is Kathy Hart-Wood. Today, I'm going to talk to you about the stance. This is one of the fundamentals of the golf swing. It helps to create the foundation for an athletic pivot and helps you maintain good balance throughout your swing. Read more...

The Pitch Shot A short backswing and long follow-through will ensure a crisp shot. Poor pitching results from decelerating through impact. Groove a swing with a longer follow-through than backswing. This will keep you from quitting on the shot. Read more...

Grip tips from Wentworth Golf Club Professional Jason MacNivan STEP 1 Introduction Hi, my name is Jason MacNiven and I'm here to talk to you about the grip. Good golf starts with a good grip. Remember, your hands are the only part of your body that touches the club so they must be perfect. Read more...

Play a (Golf) Range Round At the practice range with a scorecard of your favorite course in hand, image you are standing on the course's first tee. You are going to play the 18 holes one by one right on the practice tee. Read more...

4 Easy Ways to Take Your Golf Practice to the Course One of the most common concerns expressed by golfers is "how come I can hit the ball so well on the range but have a difficult time replicating this on the golf course"? When left on their own to try to figure this question out, many people look at their on-course behavior, thinking and playing for the source of the answer. Frequently, the answer lies more in their practice behavior than it does in their playing behavior. Read more...

Avoiding Back Pain While Golfing Most golfers will at some time or another experience back pain due to playing. For many golfers this could be a one-time thing. They make a swing and some muscle takes it wrong and the result is a painful back for a day or so. Read more...

Putting tips from Michael Campbell STEP 1 Introduction Hi, I'm Michael Campbell and welcome to Wentworth Golf Club. Today, I'll pass on a few of my putting tips. Read more...

Senior Golfers Increase Swing Speed It is widely known that with increased age comes a decrease in flexibility. This is why so many golf fitness programs emphasize stretching and increasing range of motion for senior golfers. Read more...

Most common mistakes made in playing Golf 1. The Exaggerated Twist: most people erroneously believe that the more they turn their backswing, the more they will be able to gain distance. Actually, to gain distance you should find the perfect posture and perform a fluid swing that will ensure a solid contact with the ball. Read more...

Golf Stance 2 A square setup will encourage a square impact. A square stance means the feet are parallel to the target line. Imagine railroad tracks. Your feet are touching one rail and the ball is on the other rail. Read more...

The Golf Grip 2 A proper grip will reduce your tendency to slice. A good grip will keep the clubhead square at impact and keep the shaft from turning in your hands. Pictured is the popular overlap grip, also known as the Vardon grip. Read more...

Golf Quotes Bob AllenThe fun you get from golf is in direct ratio to the effort you don't put into it. Read more...

Read - then worry only about distance PUTTING: When you think you've got the right line, taking into consideration such things as slope, nap and wind speed, set yourself up to the ball and stay with your initial read. Read more...

The 5 key reasons why you can loose a match 1) Anger: If you make an error (whatever it is), try to stay calm. And remember that, during a golf round, everyone will have his/her turn for getting into trouble. However, if you don?t stay calm, you will start hitting the ball in an uncontrolled way that will make the situation even worse. As a result, you will get even more nervous and……….game over. Read more...

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Driving tips from The Sheshan Golf Club Director of Golf, Kingsley Long STEP 1 Introduction Hi, my name is Kingsley Long. Here are some useful tips on how to hit the driver long and straight. Good driving is a combination of distance and accuracy. It is key to any good round of golf. Read more...