Golf Tips for Amateurs Bunkers (greenside bunkers) pose a mortal threat to most amateur golfers. In my case, this was literally true (I once encountered a deadly cobra in a bunker in India). However, getting a ball out of a bunker should not feel … Read More
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Frustrating Golf Rules
There are some rules in golf that defy logic. Rule 18.2 – Ball (in play) moves accidentally – 1 stroke penalty When a golfer accidentally moves their ball that is in play, a 1 stroke penalty is incurred. The reason … Read More
Improve your Chipping – ONE step to better chipping
Most shots are lost around the green. (Also read, Chipping for Beginners and Putting for Beginners) Chipping is one of the most problematic areas for beginners in golf – for several reasons. The swing is much shorter, much more compact … Read More
A Simple (Really Simple) Golf Alignment Technique
Too many Golf Alignment Instructions It is no wonder that beginners struggle in golf. If you talk to 5 different instructors, you will obtain five different recipes for alignment. Each recipe will involve multiple steps such as the following: Place … Read More
Putting for Beginners
As a putter, although several coaches tried to give me advice, I continued to build on my own putting technique. Whenever a coach tried to teach me the ‘correct’ putting grip – or the correct posture – I listened respectfully … Read More
Starting down in one piece–the swing SEQUENCE of pros
In a previous post, we discussed ‘hitting past the chin’. Not only is this a good swing thought to carry with you to the course, almost EVERY professional player executes this move (see images below). How do you make this … Read More
Right foot back at address–a revolutionary concept in golf
Pulling the right foot back (just a little) while addressing the ball – can result in a dramatic improvement in your golf swing. A lot of people stumble upon this discovery on their own – and are surprised at the … Read More
Golf setup for beginners – How far should you stand? Where should you bend from? Tips for a professional golf stance.
How far from the ball should you stand? How far should your hands be from your body? Should you bend from the waist or the hips? Where should you ‘feel’ your body weight ? What should the role of your … Read More
Golf – Eye on the ball
Have you ever played a sport (involving a ball) where you were instructed to take your eye off the ball? One time, during my soccer days, I was forced to play goalie – tasked with keeping the goal safe. Having … Read More
The GATE to golf (or – How to turn a hopeless slice into a semi-professional looking swing )
This post is about a simple training device – known as ‘the Gate’ – which consists of nothing more than two tees placed on the ground. Placed in a specific manner, so that they form a ‘gate’ (surrounding the ball). … Read More
