Archive for December, 2007

The Whoosh Drill for Distance

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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Find the Perfect Golf Grip for Your Swing

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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Hitting the Mental Ceiling

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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Increase Distance and Stop Slicing With a Tension Free Grip

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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Four Ways to Become a Better Putter

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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How to Create a Pracitce Station

Many of us tend to get lazy and lose focus while practicing. As a result we take some of the basic fundamentals for granted. To help maintain our focus we can create a practice station to make your practice time more effective and efficient.

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