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Women's golf instruction is not a one-size-fits-all pursuit. GolfInstruction.com can help women golfers at all skill levels, from beginners who are just learning golf ettiquette and the basics, to low-handicappers looking to increase driving distance and improve their short game. Our team of PGA and LPGA golf instructors are dedicated to helping women get more enjoyment out of golf.
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 »Tina Mickelson on how to chip from a greenside rough
Tina Mickelson offers her advice on chipping from a greenside rough. It is important for golfers to note that they will not be able to get the same backspin on the ball in a greenside rough that they would on a tighter lie, which means that the ball needs a higher trajectory.
... full article »A three-step plan for curing your slice
To get rid of your slice, try these three tips and do not be afraid to over-do the corrections in the beginning. If your golf ball starts to hook, you can adjust from there. A strong grip, good shoulder rotation and forearm release will help you to hit the ball more squarely and farther.
... full article »Make the most of your practice time
I know it is difficult to find enough hours in the day, let alone find some extra time to practice your golf. But with a little time here and there and a plan of attack for your practice, you can improve. Here are some suggestions for making the most of your time.
... full article »Golf lesson: Overcoming fairway wood phobia is easy with practice
Have you ever noticed that the most demanding shot, the fairway wood, is generally the most commonly used in women’s golf? This means that to score well, you will need to be relatively proficient with your fairway woods. To make these shots even harder, many of the finer golf courses cut the fairway grass very short, also requiring more a more precise golf swing.
... full article »Katherine Roberts: Flexibility on the fairways starting to take root
According to Time magazine, 20 million Americans practice yoga on a regular basis, and this ancient tradition continues to be the fastest-growing form of exercise in the world. This same trend is also showing up on fairways. Professional and amateur golfers are embracing yoga as a proven physical and mental regiment that benefits the golfer - on and off the course.
... full article »Bunker play tips designed especially for women or golfers with low club head speed
Do you struggle with your bunker play? This may be because you are being given the wrong information. The technique that a (usually) stronger man will use in a greenside bunker is often the kiss of death for most women, who generally have a lower club head speed.
... full article »Give your old exercise routine a golf fitness makeover
How you structure your golf fitness program is essential to your overall performance on and off the course. Here are some ways you can ensure you are getting the most out of training program while utilizing the strength of your core as a building block for success. Use the following six tips and see a transformation in your game...
... full article »Revealing the golf fitness secrets of touring professionals
Many of the top touring professionals know that winning on the tour today takes much more than a great game of golf. It means understanding every aspect of their physical and mental being and what factors influence their performance.
... full article »Improved golf fitness helping LPGA stars raise the bar
Watching the tournament rounds of today's LPGA players is more exciting than ever. Annika Sorenstam continues to dominate women's golf and shows where finesse, strength and athleticism come together to make way for the future.
... full article »He Said: What men think of women on the links
Ask Martha Burk, and it's a sure bet she'll tell you that men don't want to golf with women because we men are all chauvinists. Rancorous tales of boys acting like boys - spoiled-rotten, hateful little boys - abound to lend credence to this simplistic viewpoint. Honestly, though, I think it's more complex than that.
... full article »She said: What women think of men on the golf course
I recently asked what some women thought about playing golf with men, in hopes of getting some answers that would help explain why golf seems to be a sport that draws more men than women, and also why golf might just be the most frequent cause for divorce after money problems and adultery.
... full article »Five easy steps to dealing with good-lie bunker shots
If you have a good lie, there are five easy steps to get you out of your unexpected trip to the sand trap, LPGA Teaching Professional Jamie Olson writes.
... full article »Five golf tips to help get you pull off bad-lie bunker shots
Got a bad-lie in a bunker? LPGA Teaching Professional Jamie Olson offers five easy golf tips to help get you out of your unexpected trip to the beach.
... full article »Oh, those Rules of Golf: Separating myth and fact
The rules of golf are some of the most intimidating rules of any game to remember. There are over 30 rules, and each one has specific rules within itself-making them often confusing. I would like to clarify some of the most-asked-about rules such as teeing ground, loose impediments, water hazards, and lost balls.
... full article »Are your clubs fit for you? Clubfitting is not just a luxury for golfers, its essential
A major factor in being able to perform to the best of your ability at the game of golf is to have the right equipment. By this I don't mean having the most popular brand on tour, or the equipment that is advertised the most. I mean having equipment that is fit for you and no one else.
... full article »Choosing the right golf ball: What kind should you be playing?
I receive questions all year on what type of ball my students should use and when. I thought I would share with you some things about the golf ball that you may already know and some things perhaps you don't know. You may be as surprised as I was!
... full article »A recommended practice routine for your short game
By having a practice routine for the short game you will be better equipped to handle most surprises on the course! First, SURVEY the area and decide the lie of the ball, terrain and conditions. Secondly, PICTURE the shot you want to make and the "spot" on the green where you need the ball to land to end up at the pin.
... full article »Staying loose all year: Flexibility is the key to more power in your golf swing
During the winter months, many of us don't get out to play golf or exercise as much as we do during the spring and summer. Therefore, I would like to emphasize the importance of staying flexible and strengthening all year to increase your power once you play again!
... full article »Groove Your Practice Routine For the Course
Many of us at this time of year have put away the clubs, but this is a wonderful time of year to spend some time practicing! Hopefully on these warm fall days you can take advantage of the following hints. I truly believe any golfer must have a pre-shot routine and a "picture" of what they want to execute in order to accomplish their goal: to get the ball in the hole in as few strokes as possible.
... full article »- Junior Golf: The Foundation of the Game
- Turn and leverage are key to kenerating power in the golf swing
- Footwork is where everything starts
- Go the distance with your drives!
- Oh, my aching shoulders; Stretches to help golfers with upper back pain
- Yoga for golfers: Move those hips!
- What does the average golfer need most? A slice buster!
- Master the trouble shots from high grass
- Having problem on the golf course? Might be time to check your grip fundamentals
- A poor set-up and grip can throw off your direction
- Don't dread the sand: Help for golfers stuck in the bunker
- Creating power to maximize distance in your golf swing
- Structure your golf practice to create habit
- To maintain golf fitness, keep those muscles and joints flexible all year
- Flexibility and golf fitness can keep your golf game hot during the cold months
- The Women's Guide to Golf books: What you need to know
- The importance of balance and posture in the golf swing
- Stenzel advises to be more consistent, have more fun
- Exercises to help get more power in your golf swing
- She said: Playing golf with men
