How to Decide Whether Personal Golf Lessons Are Right For You

“Who am I to tell Tiger Woods how to play golf?” says Hank Haney, Tiger Woods’ new coach. It is probably true when it comes to the legendary Tiger Woods. It is probably not so true for some one who is just getting into the world of golfing. Golf is a great sport and many share the joys of golfing across the world.
Whether you are just edging in… Continue reading

Measuring Your Swing speed in golf

Measuring one’s swing speed is one of the toughest things to do in golf. It has been determined that a normal golf swing usually takes less than three seconds to be completed fully. It is just like a baseball swing because it happens all at once and all of a sudden. There are many factors that go into having a good and effective golf swing. Once all of the preliminary… Continue reading

How the Game Is Played: Types of Golf

Golf appears deceptively simple to outsiders. ‘Where’s the challenge,’ you might ask, ‘in knocking a ball around with a club?’  Ah, but it’s so much more than that!

We can get an inkling of the true challenge of the sport by looking at the “official definition” set out in “The Rules of Golf” published by the United States Golf Association:

“The Game of Golf consists in playing a

How to Pick the Right Golf Clubs

Finding the right golf clubs for you really comes down to experience level. Top-of-the-line clubs will not improve your game as a beginner, nor even an intermediate player. Instead, it is best to look for clubs that suit your skill level, your strength and your posture when addressing the ball.

As a beginner, for example, you don’t need a full set of clubs. The most you need is a… Continue reading

Golf Swing Techniques

There really are no secret tricks when it comes to your golf swing. Proper technique is a must. However, there are some things you can do to improve all of your swings – whether you’re simply putting or doing a long drive from the first hole.

The first and most essential component here is physical fitness. The more fit you are, the more results you’ll get from proper technique… Continue reading

Golf Advice and Tips

In the game of golf, even small, incremental changes can lead to dramatic improvements. So, if you want to shave a few more strokes off your ‘handicap’, the following tips and tricks should help quite a bit!

Tip #1: Put Your Whole Body Into the Swing

It’s not enough to swing with just your arms and wrists. Solid force and follow-through depend on use of the larger muscles Continue reading