How to play a shot with the golf ball above your feet and the secret for success?

How to play a shot with the golf ball above your feet and the secret for success?

Being on the fairway does not guarantee the shot you will play next will be on a flat lie. Some of the best golf courses within the region; Hindhead G.C, Hankley Common and Farnham Sands G.C. are good examples of great golf courses with undulations that have developed over time. These undulations could result in [...]

August 31st, 2008

The four wise decisions when playing the ball from the rough.

The four wise decisions when playing the ball from the rough.

The golf season is in full swing and many golf courses will be holding their club championship. To make the championship a test of golfing skill many green keepers will grow in the fairways so they become smaller and the rough will become longer. With the combination of rain and warm sunshine the rough just [...]

August 31st, 2008

The Secrets of Great Golf Ball Strikers

The Secrets of Great Golf Ball Strikers

Each generation has had great ball strikers. Players that come to mind from the distant past would be Bryan Nelson, Sam Snead and Ben Hogan. More recently Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson and Gary Player and today we have Tiger Woods, Angel Caberra and Ernie Els. I’m sure there are many more that I haven’t mentioned. [...]

August 20th, 2008

The Five Keys and the Secret to the Ball Below Your Feet

The Five Keys and the Secret to the Ball Below Your Feet

This is for me the most difficult shot in golf. Every golf course will have a slope and if the ball is below your feet adjustments will have to be made.
Picture One and Key One - Correct Grip placement. If the golf ball is further away from you the club must be held at its [...]

August 20th, 2008

How to hit the Driver Straighter and Further!

How to hit the Driver Straighter and Further!

Most golfers would like to hit their driver straight and far. The modern driver has been designed to give you the golfer, the best chance of achieving the distance you dream about. Yet with all available technology the results can be frustrating for the average golfer.
How do I achieve more distance?
What ultimately improves the driving [...]

August 20th, 2008

A Bunker Shot from Hell and the Magic Move

A Bunker Shot from Hell and the Magic Move

Many  golfers might think that every bunker shot is a shot from hell. There is one particular bunker shot that produces feelings of anxiety and at times have you reaching for the calculator to work out your score for that hole. There are three options available when faced with this shot.
1) Play the shot as it [...]

August 20th, 2008