January 31st, 2008 at 12:00am
Under Putting
The most important part of your putt is speed control. If you can master that, you will have a much easier time perfecting your putts. But for some people, I know speed control doesn’t just come naturally. So basically, a little thing that I like to do while putting to get the right speed is trying to putt my ball to the back end of cup. Many people think to just try to hit the ball to the front of the cup, and then they fall short. As long as you do my trick and have proper aim, you will be one putting every single time!
By Golfer
January 30th, 2008 at 12:00am
Under Tips and Tricks
In order to improve on your game, you must first determine what you must work on. I have a fairly simple way of determining this and so I will share it with you.
When you go out to play a couple of holes, bring a sheet of paper with you. On that piece of paper, draw a little data chart that says Fairway, Rough, Bunker, Chips, Putts. Then make little boxes next to each, just big enough for you to put a check mark or number in it. Basically, every shot, you are recording what happens. So, when you hit your drive, if it lands in the fairway, put a check next to “Fairway”. If it lands in the rough, put a check next to “Rough”. If it lands in the bunker, put a check next to bunker. Do the same for all your other fairway shots. Then, when you get to chipping, count how many chips it takes you to get your ball on the green. Put that number next to “Chips”. Then, do the same for putts, and put the number of putts next to “Putts”.
After doing this for a few holes, look at what you had trouble on. Lets say you had a 4-putt on most of your holes. That would tell you that you need to work on your putting. Or lets say that you had a lot of checks next to bunker. That would mean you should work on aiming the ball. So I am sure by now you get the basic picture, and I wish you luck identifying your problem.
By Golfer
January 29th, 2008 at 12:00am
Under Posture and Grip
Some people may have trouble using the interlocking grip. One common mistake people make while using the grip is misplacing their thumb. Many people feel comfortable with their thumb resting on the side of the grip or bottom of the grip, but the fact of the matter is that is wrong. Your thumbs should be resting on the top of the grip.
If you have this thumb misplacement problems, I have a little trick you can use. Just pretend you are hitchhiking. Your fingers should be in a fist, but your thumb should be pointing up. Now, try to do this on a golf club. It should get your thumb to rest on the top of the grip. So just remember every time you are setting up to hit your shot, get your hands into hitchhiker position on the club.
By Golfer
January 28th, 2008 at 12:00am
Under Tips and Tricks
Whenever you make a mistake in your swing, there is always a reason for it. One of the most common mistakes people are making is swinging to quick. You may think that the faster you swing, the more power you get, but really, if you swing too fast, you will increase your chance of error.
Something that you can do to stop yourself from swinging to fast is pause at the top of your swing. Just pause for a second or two, then accelerate down. This will help you control the speed of your swing.
By Golfer
January 27th, 2008 at 12:00am
Under Golf Jokes
Two golfers went out to play a round of 18 holes. Their names were Fred and Tom.
So after Fred hits a beautiful drive right in the center of the fairway, he notices an extra pair of pants in the basket of their cart.
“Hey Tom, are those your pants in the basket?” Fred asked.
“Yep, their nice, don’t you think?” Tom said while laughing.
“Yea, but why do you need an extra pair of pants Tom?” Fred asked looking confused.
“In case I get a hole-in-one.”
By Golfer
January 26th, 2008 at 12:00am
Under Short Game
Everyone gets frustrated when they top their ball their chip shots. So, I will teach you a drill that will help your swing path in your chip, which will lower your chance for error in your chip shots. Okay, so set a ball on the fairway about 30 feet out from a green. Next, drop a dime about 2 inches away from your ball. When you hit your chip, you will be trying to hit both your dime, and your ball. Now hit your chip. Do this a couple times a day and you will be hitting almost every chip of yours airborne. Good luck!
By Golfer
January 25th, 2008 at 04:53am
Under Player Biographies
Eldrick (Tiger) Woods was born on December 30, 1975 in Cypress, California. He was raised by his mother and father, Kultida and Earl Woods. Since age 1, Tiger was playing golf, and soon after he started, it was noticed that he just had natural talent. Woods attended Cerritos Elementary, Orangeview Junior High, Western High School, and Stanford University. Tiger went pro in 1994. Overall, he has won about 82 different tournaments, 61 of which were PGA tournaments. On October 5, 2004, Tiger got married to his beautiful, Sweedish wife, Elin Nordegren. They currently are living in Orlando, Florida, and have to kids, Sam Woods. On August 6, 2006, Tiger became the youngest player ever to win a PGA Tour Title. Now Tiger is considered to be one of the best golfers in the nation.
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