After a mishit from the fairway, I found myself face to face with the ultimate golfer’s nightmare: a monstrous seven-foot high wall of sand standing between me and the safety of the green. How could I escape? Getting out of the sand trap is no easy task, even for seasoned golfers. For beginners, it’s not …
Last month, the sports website Grantland published Dr. V’s Magical Putter, an article that quickly went viral for all the wrong reasons. Reporter Caleb Hannan, after watching a late night infomercial on a supposedly revolutionary new putter, begins what he thought would be a puff piece on a flashy new piece of golf equipment, and …
At first, accurate approach shots may not seem that difficult. After all, the possibility of a slice or hook is next to reduced by using a shorter club. But keep in mind that approach shots are key to saving strokes while putting. Hitting it stiff gives you a shot at a birdie or eagle. Also, …
There’s nothing a golfer lusts for like distance. Sure, a well-rounded golf game requires more than just smashing your tee shots. But still, no one can deny the primal rush one gets from ripping a 300 yard drive. How can golfers get more of this additive drug called distance? Here are two key elements help …
Winter is a tough time for hard core golfers living in the frozen north. Being kept away from the game you love so much can really take its toll. Thankfully, there’s a perfect way to experience golf during colder months: a golf trip! Here are a few ways to plan a great golf excursion. First, …
2013 is over, and it’s time to get nostalgic. Check out our top 10 posts from 2013! 10: How Realistic Is “Tiger Woods PGA Tour 14”? 9: The Ball Marker Thief 8: How To Play Well on a New Course 7: Jack Niclaus’s War On Golf Balls 6: Practice the Follow Through First 5: Curing …
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 …
It’s been a great year for golfing. Over the year, we’ve received so many positive replies to our efforts to continue improving the distance and accuracy of golfers around the world. As you can tell from our recent posts, the cold weather of the holiday season means it’s harder to hit the golf course, but …
Well, the weather outside is frightful, but improving your golf game inside can be delightful! Even though the courses may be frozen over now, there’s still plenty you can do to improve your game while you’re in “hibernation”. Training aids can be particularly useful; as you don’t have access to the immediate results of your …
It’s that time again! Time to throw on your parka and try to play golf despite the bitter cold. Last year, we did a little write up on winter rules, those fun rules in golf that make it easier for you to fudge your score a bit when the temperature drops. Here are a few …