Golf Tips for Amateurs Golf and Tournament Golf are two different sports – Bobby Jones once famously remarked. (Also read –The First Hole Can Dictate the rest of the round) If you have ever played golf competitively – not the weekend scramble variety – … Read More
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Golf Left foot planted? Or not? Golf’s secret to timing
My initial introduction to the golf swing found me overswinging on my backswing – causing my left foot (heel) to come off the ground. (Also read, Right foot back at address, a revolutionary concept in golf ) Replanting that left … Read More
Golf Exercises – Improve your balance and your shoulder turn
When people talk about golf specific exercises, they seem to include everything from weight-lifting to yoga to simple stretching. While no exercise is detrimental, some exercises target ‘golfing muscles’ more than others. Read the Summary if you would like to … Read More
ONE simple tip to get out of a bunker (every single time)
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
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
The Hands and Golf Impact – Henry Cotton’s Genius
The driving principle of this golf blog (Golf Tips for Beginners), is to inculcate an INTUITIVE approach to golf. Henry Cotton, a famous British golfer (three times British Open Champion), popularized a radical approach to the game of golf. Everything … 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
