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These golf tips can help hone your golf swing, get more distance off the tee, hit your irons with more consistency, and shoot lower scores. Our team of golf instructors is committed to helping you play better golf - and get more enjoyment out of the game.
Get the message: Hit the golf ball farther by 'TEXTing'
In an age where everything is done quickly, if you could get more distance with your golf clubs by texting, would you do it? Who wouldn't? B.J. Hathaway, one of the leading junior golf instructors in the Southeast and one of the top mental game coaches in the country, explains a version of "TEXTing" that will improve your distance.
... full article »Why your golf game's not improving (and two tips that can help)
Ah, the frustrations of golf. You practice and things just don't seem to change. Why? B.J. Hathaway, one of the leading junior golf instructors in the Southeast and one of the top mental game coaches in the country, offers two suggestions that will get you on the road to better golf.
... full article »How to flop it like Tiger Woods on the 16th hole at the Memorial
Tiger Woods' dramatic chip-in on the 16th hole at at Muirfield Village was undoubtedly the shot that led to his 73rd victory on the PGA Tour, a momentum grabber, an attention getter and a glimpse of the Tiger of old. It was also a shot that was ridiculously difficult by even his standards. So how did he hit the shot that makes mere mortals break into a deep sweat? Here are the steps you need to use to learn the Tiger Flop ...
... full article »Five easy steps for fixing your slice
There is nothing golfers fear more than the dreaded slice. With the proper technique, however, your slice can be a thing of the past. Les Miller helps identify easy fixes you can implement in the different stages of your golf swing, from address position to follow-through.
... full article »Lower your golf scores without changing your swing
Improving your score is a simple matter of using your head when you play a round of golf. Most golfers, regardless of their skill level, fail to properly think their way around the course. So read the following tips, and see those scores come down ...
... full article »Keep on plane while driving and hit longer, more accurate tee shots
If the golf club gets a little under or above the plane line as it approaches impact - without being excessive - that is acceptable, writes instructor Andrew Rice. But if you are under the plane line approaching impact, you will be hitting pushes and hooks; too far above the line and you will be hitting pulls and slices.
... full article »10 golf tips to help you maximize your distance off the tee
From keeping 60 to 70 percent of your weight on the right foot at address, to taking a slightly wider stance, to teeing the ball higher and moving it forward up by your front toe, Les Miller offers 10 tips to help you get more distance off the tee. Remember: Swing the club fast, not hard!
... full article »Fix your golf game during the round
How many times have you been in the middle of a solid round of golf when suddenly you lose your swing - no matter what you try, nothing seems to help? It's such a frustrating experience; you just don't know what to do. The following tips feature some mid-round fixes that can help you stop the bleeding, build your confidence and get your game back on track.
... full article »Learn to improve your scores by watching Tiger, not Phil
Tiger Woods uses strategy as much as skill to outplay other champions. If your goal is to shoot lower scores, then course management should be at the top of your list, as it's the primary reason Tiger is the greatest golfer of all time. Here are a few thoughts you should keep in the forefront of your mind during a round of golf.
... full article »Tips and drills to improve your ball striking
Achieving solid contact tends to be difficult for many golfers; it's what separates the pros and better players from average to higher-handicap golfers. The good news is that, if you experiment with the accompanying tips and drills, you too can learn how to hit solid and pure golf shots more often.
... full article »Improve your golf swing, not your clubs
Many golfers think the magic answer to a better golf game is a new set of clubs, Les Miller writes. But if you want to cure that slice, hit more greens in regulation or improve your short game, it all starts by improving your golf swing, not by trying to buy a better game.
... full article »Suffering from a fade or slice? Here's why (plus, a tip that can help)
Having your weight predominantly behind the ball will cause the body to spin or over-rotate and the club to come over the top. This is the biggest reason why the majority of golfers tend to slice the ball. To improve, tee the ball up and place an empty water bottle just outside your golf ball. Work at it until you can start the ball to the right of the target and draw it back.
... full article »Four "keys" to lower scores, tee to green
Most golfers have no idea how to lower their scores, but if you follow these few tips you'll be on your way to playing the best rounds of your life. After all, if you drive it down the fairway, chip closer from around the green and hole a few more putts won't your scores come down? I know mine would!
... full article »It might be time to re-think what golf clubs you're carrying
It's time to get untraditional when deciding which 14 clubs to carry in your golf bag, Les Miller writes. Consider losing the difficult-to-hit fairway woods and long irons, and replacing them with hybrids. Also, take a page from the Phil Mickelson playbook and carry three or four wedges.
... full article »Harnessing the power core for a better golf swing
A powerful and controlled golf swing comes from a powerful core. The body's core consists of the lower chest through the lower abdomen and back. During the swing, this part of your body must turn away from the ball on the backswing, then back through the ball on the follow through. It is important that the "core" works with the hands and arms throughout the swing.
... full article »Increase your club head speed, increase your distance
Every golfer wants to be longer off the tee. Distance is all about club head speed, and relaxing is the key to getting that club moving faster. Just watch Fred Couples, always one of the longest hitters on tour: His swing is full and loose, with no outward look of tension.
... full article »When it comes to better putting, a belly (putter) can be a good thing
The answer to better putting can start by using your belly - your belly putter, that is. A belly putter has a shaft that is longer than a traditional putter, so you can anchor the butt end of the grip into your stomach. Hence the name "belly putter."
... full article »Know your golf game and where to improve
When I give a lesson for the first time to a new student, I ask them to rate their game. How do they feel about the different shots? We can then make a game improvement plan from those answers. Take a few moments and assess your own game ...
... full article »A good golf swing has three parts: the backswing, impact position and follow through
The golf swing has three equal parts: the backswing, impact position and follow through. To swing effectively, the proper spine angle must be maintained during these three positions. Here's a great practice drill Butch Harmon uses with students like Adam Scott ...
... full article »Sound swing fundamentals the key to solid iron play
The keys to solid, crisp iron play are sound fundamentals, a good rhythm and balance through out the golf swing. Les Miller offers GolfInstruction.com readers a few tips to help you create improved iron play ...
... full article »- Take the fear out of your bunker play
- Don't be intimidated by the basics of golf
- A smooth motion is the key to better chipping - and lower scores
- Dr. Al's prescription for better golf: Get an emotional caddie
- Watching the pros can help you learn to play golf in the wind
- More to Club selection than meets the eye
- Instruction tips for the traveling golfer
- Short game before long to build consistency
- A four-point plan for curing a golfer's slice
- The Golf Ball is Only a Target
- Move your head for more power in your golf swing
