February, 2010 Archive
February 16th, 2010 by admin in golf instruction
photo credit: kulicki In a recent new equipment article in GOLF DIGEST MAGAZINE titled “2010 a Great Year to Gear Up,” it details how the cost of new equipment has gone down, “the cost of technology has moderated because of manufacturing efficiencies and better materials.” I say, if this was before the depression we’re in, they would be saying, “the cost of technology and materials have risen, thus the retail costs are higher!”
These conglomerates have made billions trying to convince you and I that paying 0 for a new driver is a good deal ? Now their new drivers are 0 and even a “better deal!” Nonsense !
Average players, wake up and stop shoveling your hard earned money to these fat-cat, “stick-it-to-ya, big shots, besides, how much difference is that 0 driver going to make in your game ?
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February 16th, 2010 by admin in golf instruction
photo credit: tnarik Beware of the golf instructor that wants to give you a swing overhaul – change your entire swing. Ask yourself the following question? Do they want to really help me or are they thinking about more golf lessons $$?
The fact is that there are no two golf swings that are completely alike. Yes, it would be nice if we all had a golf swing like Sam Snead but the truth is, we don’t.
A good instructor will work with what you have and try to develop your game within the characteristics of your natural swing. Yes, he’ll make adjustments here and there but he should not try to give you a whole new look. Maybe you will never play par golf but you can, and should, play up to your full potential !
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February 16th, 2010 by admin in golf instruction
photo credit: stanik2007 The position of the feet at address, can determine the distance of your shot. Example: Step in front of a mirror with a club and assume the address position with both feet square to your target line. Start your backswing and stop. Take note of where your club is (the plane). Now turn your back foot slightly towards the target, take your backswing and stop at the top. Note that at the top, your club has not gone back as far as when you had a square stance. Now proceed again, this time with your back toe pointed a few inches away from the target. Take your backswing and stop at the top again. Note how much farther back it is. A longer backswing means more shot distance.
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February 14th, 2010 by admin in golf instruction
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February 12th, 2010 by admin in golf instruction
photo credit: OCVA There is nothing more embarrassing than to miss a 3 foot putt after hitting a 285 yard drive and sticking your approach shot to within 3 feet of the cup for a birdie try. On top of all that, your opponents are there watching intently. A missed 3 footer can sometimes demoralize a golfer and literally wreck their round if they allow it to.
There are several reasons for missing short putts: stress, trying to steer the ball, the jitters (yips), hitting the ball off of the toe or heel of the putter and many others. Try the following: (1) Take time to study the putt. (2) Make a very smooth stroke. (3) Make a shorter backstoke. (4) Hit the putt squarely on the sweet spot of the putter.
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February 12th, 2010 by admin in golf instruction
photo credit: OCVA Competition is what the game of golf is really all about. It unleashes the competitive spirit, if not against the opponent, against the golf course. Playing against the course is the first goal but when a wager is added in the mix, it then becomes you against your opponent.
Many golfers get so caught up in the match against the opponent that they forget their main job which is to score against the golf course. The winners on the PGA Tour are focused on playing well against the course. The winner of any tournament is always the player who played the course for 72 holes better than anyone else played it.
Next time you make a wager, play the course and not your opponent.
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February 11th, 2010 by admin in golf instruction
photo credit: nsaplayer Calamity Jane was the famous putter used by Bobby Jones, who was a winner of the grand slam. The putter had been broken several times and required glue and tape to hold the shaft together. Because the conditions of the greens in Jones’ era were much thicker and rougher than today’s greens, Calamity Jane needed the loft of a 2-iron.
Jones had a long and smooth putting stroke. He opened the face on his backstroke and closed it on the follow through, unlike some of today’s top tour players who swing the putter in a straight path back and forward. They say that Jones was one of the most relaxed players to ever play, his smooth and easy going style is still being copied by some of today’s best players.
Calamity Jane now sits in the Augusta National club house where it can be seen by members and guests. Jones was one of the founders of Augusta National Golf Course.
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February 11th, 2010 by admin in golf instruction
photo credit: SouthAsiaGolf The tendency is to pull the shot when playing an uphill lie, therefore, allowances must be made when addressing the ball. You must compensate for the uneven terrain by shortening (bending) your lead leg and lengthening (straighten) your back leg. By doing so, your hips will remain in a level position. You must play the ball back a bit in your stance but when the swing begins don’t allow your weight to shift to your back leg.
It is important to use one less club (instead of a 5-iron, use a 4-iron) to re-compensate for the angle of the terrain. Take a normal swing, try not to hit a punch shot which is easy to do with this type of lie. Make sure to follow-through correctly.
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February 10th, 2010 by admin in golf instruction
photo credit: SouthAsiaGolf You can have difficulty with chip shots if you approach them with your normal set-up. Many players have a tendency to take too much turf when chipping, there is no need to do so since all that is required is to “nip” the ball. Don’t forget, a full swing set-up is not required when executing this type of shot.
Tips: 1) Keep the clubface more upright throughout the swing; do this by not bending your left wrist at address. 2) Stand closer to the ball; this will help keep your club more upright and allow for a straight back and through motion during the swing. 3) Make sure that the hands lead the clubface through the impact zone (one foot behind the ball).
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February 10th, 2010 by admin in golf instruction
photo credit: mfury Definition: A chip shot flies low and runs after hitting the green. The chip shot, like the pitch shot, should be used with discretion and during the correct conditions. The time to consider executing a chip shot is when: 1) The Green is Relatively Hard > it’s much harder to stop a ball on a hard green using a pitch shot. 2) Downhill Lie > It’s more difficult to play a pitch shot from a downhill lie. 3) Windy Conditions > A higher shot is more susceptible to wind. 4) A Poor Lie > A chip shot is not as risky as a pitch shot. 5) Playing Under Stress > when playing under stress it’s more difficult to hit a delicate pitch shot.
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Always hit the ball then the ground on all iron shots.