Golf 101: Dos and don'ts for beginners
WEBMar 29, 2017 · DO: Get your lead shoulder under your chin on the backswing and finish with your face, chest and hips and facing the target. DON’T: Stay flat-footed through impact. DO: Concentrate on the short ...
Eight best golf grips for comfort and no-slip performance
WEBMar 10, 2019 · 7. Winn Dri-Tac. $6.59; winngrips.com. For players who want the comfort, tackiness and overall performance associated with Winn golf grips, but with a more traditional look than the X, the ...
Forget the pros, here's how long it should take YOU to play a …
WEBAug 12, 2019 · Add that to our total, and we’re at 3 hours and 27 minutes. You’re also going to lose some balls. Studies have shown, in fact, that the average golfer loses 1.3 balls per round. So, we’ll ...
The basics every golfer needs to know about golf shafts
WEBAug 26, 2021 · 1. The basics of shaft flex. Jonathan Wall, Managing Equipment Editor: If you’re new to the game, just worry about shaft flex. There are a few shaft manufacturers who choose to use something ...
11 fantastic golf tips all beginning players need to know
WEBJul 18, 2020 · 1. Swing with an anti-slice grip. If you slice, it’s probably because you’re not closing the clubface fast enough through the hitting zone. To improve your ability to deliver a square clubface ...
Best golf scorecard and yardage-book holders: Keep score with style!
WEBNov 24, 2019 · Buck Magnussen. They’re not the only company on this list with fine materials, but Buck Magnussen places extra emphasis on the quality of their leather. Their full-grain Italian “Buttero ...
Here are five at-home exercises to improve your golf game
WEBMar 22, 2020 · The narrow stance will reduce your base of support and challenge your stability. In this exercise, you’re primarily working your front leg, so keep the majority of your weight centered over the ...
30 ways to be a smarter, better golfer
WEBSep 28, 2022 · 1. Avoid doubles. The difference between the lowest handicaps and the rest of us isn’t the quantity of good shots. It’s what happens after the bad ones.
The difference between course rating and slope rating, explained
WEBAug 17, 2023 · If a course rating is, say, 72.3, that means a scratch golfer is expected to average 72.3 on his or her better rounds there. It’s a fairly easy metric to understand because it’s measured in ...
10 PGA Tour-player approved putting drills you can try - GOLF.com
WEBAug 30, 2020 · 10. Putting down chalk line. Drawing a chalk line on the ground accomplishes mostly the same thing that a string does. It doesn’t help you check to see if your eyes are over the ball, but it ...