Training Aids: A Chance Encounter

The other day, I was out practicing golf at my local course, using the Pause-N-Throw, as always. Suddenly, I hear a voice behind me: “Excuse me, what’s the name of that training aid you’re using?” “It’s called the Pause-N-Throw.” I went on to show the wrist action that it teaches and my new friend mimicked …

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Par 5 Second Shots: Accuracy Tips

Par fives, especially short ones, are seen as a place to make up for previous holes you messed up on. They’re an easy par or a potential birdie. But, once you get to the second shot, you’ll find that accuracy becomes increasingly important. Here are some tips to up your accuracy as you negotiate the …

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How Golfers Can Train Over the Holidays

So it’s winter, and you’re probably thinking, “How in God’s name am I going to keep my golf game in shape during the holidays with all this snow and nary a playable golf course in sight?” Fear not, dear golfer, we have a few tips for how golfers should train during the holidays and winter …

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Why Winter Is Great For Training Aids

It’s almost November, and you know what that means? Yes, more delicious home cooked meals. But also – tragically – less golf. For most Americans, your normally cheerful and green local golf course will be covered in a deep blanket of snow, thus making regular rounds of golf all but impossible. But there’s a silver …

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Using a Training Aid While Traveling

When you play golf on the road, it can be intimidating. Using a training aid can be a way to help you play better, but training aids have their downsides as well when you travel. Let’s take a look at how and how not to use your training aids when you are traveling. First of …

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Golf’s Weirdest Slice Cures

In golf, the slice is probably the most infuriating of accuracy problems golfers can have. After an apparently perfect tee shot, the ball suddenly sabotages your plans for an easy hole by abruptly veering to the right. So it´s no wonder people have put so much effort into curing a slice, sometimes producing items that …

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