Congratulations to Trevor Immelman for winning the 2008 Masters and his first major tournament win. With only one real hiccup in the final round, the double bogey on 16, Trevor played very steady considering the pressure and the windy conditions on Sunday. I thought the approach shot into 18 was one of his best all day since the ball was lying in the back of a divot.

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Been a while since my last post. First battled the flu bug and went on holidays during the Easter break. Played my first two rounds of the year while on vacation. My expectations for score were quite low I simply did not expect to score well. I have not swung a club probably since September maybe October. I knew my ball striking, timing, feel, short game, and long game (ok basically every aspect) would not be anywhere near my potential.

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The 2008 Buick Invitational was historic on two fronts. First, Tiger Woods tied Arnold Palmer for career wins on the PGA Tour with 62. Also the Buick Invitaional is the third tournament that Tiger Woods has won 6 times. But how did Tiger win the 2008 Buick Invitational?

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With the Buick Invitational starting later this week will this be a prelude to the 2008 US Open. Torrey Pines hosts the Buick Invitational each year and the South Course has been put on steroids recently to make it a suitable course for the US Open. Who will be the favorites going into this week and can they carry the momentum into June.

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During a round of golf when your game is not up to par have you ever heard the phrase “you are swinging too fast you need to slow down”. I know even today I hear this and it is usually given by a player whose game is worse than mine. I am not sure about you but I have a hard time taking unsolicited advice from a player with a lower skill level than myself.

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Golf grip tips are important for many reasons, but are not given much attention. New golfers unfortunately believe you can place your hands on the golf club in any position and then hit a drive down the middle of the fairway.

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Ever wonder why at times your skill level improves but your score does not. When a golfer hits this stage the problem itself may not be in the swing motion because your ball striking is solid or you are putting well. As a player you may have hit an invisible mental wall. If you have hit the mental wall, I think of it a ceiling, or if your like me and you constantly bang your head against the wall give this article a read at Mike Pedersen’s Blog.

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Do you slice your shots? The most common ball flight any golfer has is the slice, especially with the driver. A slice means that your ball spins in a manner that your golf shots curve to the right if you are a right handed player and curves to the left if you are a left handed player. Although sometimes we want to curve the ball on purpose, usually we would rather hit it straight.

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As you know the game of golf can be very satisfying to learn and play. There are many aspects to the game of golf and putting is one that has often been said to be a separate game altogether. Learning how to putt can be quite a challenge. Many people pick it up fast and become good but often they encounter difficulties and get the dreaded yips. Here are some useful tips to help you become a better putter and stay that way.

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