Putting From Off The Green
Putting from off the green is an excellent way to get the ball close to the hole without worrying about hitting it fat or thin.
One thing that you must take into consideration though, is that you have to hit your ball with more force than you usually would on the green, for the amount of distance required.
This seems like stating the bleeding obvious, however most high handicappers end up very short of the hole when putting from off the green because they are not used to striking the ball with the putter using such force.
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Practice Chipping With A Glove Under Your Arm
To hit solid chip shots, your arms need to stay close to your body.
Place a glove under your front armpit when you chip balls in practice. The glove should never fall to the ground.
This way you will learn the feeling of keeping your left arm connected to your body, and the results will amaze […]
Stop Those Fat Shots
Hitting the ball ‘fat’ or striking the ground behind the ball is a very common problem for high handicappers.
One way to correct it is to try and hit the ball on a lower trajectory while you practice. Do not change the ball position relative to your stance, just try and hit the ball lower.
You […]
Practice Your Weight Shift
A lot of wild shots are caused by a poor weight shift.
To help you get a good feeling for the proper weight shift on the course, make it part of your pre-shot routine. Make a slow motion practice swing and load almost all of your weight on your back foot when you are fully coiled […]
A Couple Of Australian Golf Blogs
First up we have On Par - Doogs’ thoughts and rants on golf.
His last entry was about a dramatic tie in the Mini golf Open where he and his son tied the third and final game. Doogs also has a Golf Course Reviews page with links to posts he has done reviewing courses played. […]
Nikki Garrett Wins 2007 Ladies Spanish Open
Alternative title: Don’t trust a numerologist…
Nikki Garrett
(Photo - Tristan Jones / LET)
Securing her second Ladies European Title in as many weeks, Australia’s Nikki Garrett won the 2007 Ladies Spanish Open in Castellon with a final round two-under-par 70.
The 23-year-old, who won her first professional title at last week’s Tenerife Ladies Open, defeated England’s Rebecca Hudson […]
Nikki Garrett Wins 2007 Tenerife Open
Nikki Garrett
(Photo - Tristan Jones / LET)
Nikki Garrett, who was last year’s Ryder Cup Wales Rookie of the Year, was the only player in the tournament to finish under par and as a result, she took home a first prize of E41,250.
She now leads the New Star Money List with earnings of E43,222.32 from three […]
Adam Bland Wins 2007 Ford Culiacan Open
Adam Bland (nice shirt!)
(Photo - cantour.com)
Adam Bland has made an immediate impression on the Canadian Tour since earnings his card last month at the San Diego qualifying tournament, winning twice in his first four starts.
His first win came in the 2007 San Jose International Open where he carded a final round 67 to advance to […]
Women’s Amateur Golf Tournaments - May 2007
6th May 2007
Australian Women’s Foursomes - Barwon Heads GC, Barwon Heads, VIC
14th to 18th May 2007
Australian Women’s Interstate Team Matches - Barwon Heads GC, Barwon Heads, VIC
28th to 30th May 2007
South pacific ladies Open Classic - Surfers Paradise GC, Clear Island Waters, QLD
Men’s Professional Golf Tournaments - May 2007
24th to 27th May 2007
Oceanique West Australian PGA Championship - The Cut, Port Bouvard, Mandurah, WA
