Golf Strategy & Troubleshooting
Every player knows golf strategy plays a big role in lowering scores. Our swing troubleshooting tips are designed to help you make the most of every swing.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010 Mind PowerApply my Five Cs for competitive golf and bring some mental power to your game If you don't think professional golfers play under considerable pressure, then you may not have seen this year’s major championships. |
Tuesday, May 18, 2010 Trouble ShotsDon't Let Some Bad Breaks Ruin Your Round Golf is a lot like life. Some days everything comes easily; other days nothing seems to go your way. |
Tuesday, May 18, 2010 Bad LiesMake clean contact no matter how difficult your lie The key to this shot is to choke down on the club far enough—all the way to the shaft—if necessary |
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 Why You Can’t...(and how you can) One of the great things about the game of golf is that, on occasion, all of us, even the highest handicapper, will hit a shot like a pro. It might be a well-struck drive, hitting a par-5 in two or holing out a bunker shot. |
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 Ain’t Bad, Just IsCatch a bad break? Don’t let it get you down. Escape! I can’t go at this shot right-handed because the cactus impedes my stance. But I can get the ball back in play by playing a left-handed shot. |
Tuesday, September 1, 2009 Manage Your GameThink Better, Score Better A common saying in golf is that the game is 90% mental. |
Wednesday, April 30, 2008 Spotlight: Charles Howell IIIFind out what Charles Howell III thinks about iron play and his new Bridgestone irons Arguably one of the best American-born players in his 20s on the PGA Tour, Augusta native Charles Howell III had a great year in 2007. His second win came at the famed Riviera CC—a victory that kick-started his best year as far as PGA Tour earnings are concerned, having amassed more than $2.8 million on the golf course. For ’08, Howell’s game looks even better, thanks to a newfound confidence in his swing, putting and, most of all, in his new golf clubs. |
Monday, March 3, 2008 4=8Four shots that will save you eight strokes I call it The New Math, but you can think of it as a simple way to cut strokes from your scorecard quickly and easily. As an instructor, I like to teach my students the basic premise that by adding to their technical repertoire and eliminating incorrect moves, they can effectively lower their handicaps. In other words, I believe that a good instructor subtracts as much, if not more, than they add. By eliminating inefficient and wasted motion and streamlining your technique, you’ll be making a giant first step toward improving your swing and your scores. |
Sunday, September 16, 2007 4 Ways To Score With A Hybrid By now, you’ve probably realized that hybrid clubs are a lot easier to hit than traditionally shaped long irons. The ball flies higher and lands softer with a hybrid, making them ideal for shots deep in the fairway that require a soft landing on the green. But what you may not know is hybrid clubs are also designed to perform well from a variety of other locations on the golf course. From the rough, the fringe, even the bunker—the hybrid can be an effective tool for saving your score. |
Sunday, September 16, 2007 Back To Basics Step 1: Observe. As you approach your shot, take in the entire environment, including your lie, yardage, wind, hazards and your intended target. There’s a lot of info to process, but with a little practice, it’s easy to do. |
Tuesday, July 17, 2007 Use Your HeadLearn to improve your scores without changing your swing What’s your goal in the game of golf? If it’s primarily to enjoy the outdoors or spend time with friends and family on the links, then you probably don’t need a lot of instruction. For most of us who love the game, however, the challenge of playing well and competing is a major part of why we’re hooked. |
