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Golf Putting Tips

Golf Putting Tips… save strokes immediately with improved putting.

This post will review five golf putting tips and how you can improve your golf scores immediately.

We all have heard the saying “drive for show and putt for dough”. The easiest way to improve your golf game and your scores is to improve your putting. You don`t have to be a great athlete and it doesn`t matter what your golf swing looks like. If you spend a little time on the putting green practicing the proper techniques, you will see immediate results.

With that in mind, let`s take a look at these five golf putting tips!

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Golf Putting Tips – Five Factors To Consider:

1. Where should me feet shoulders be?

Your feet and shoulders should be square to the putting line. There are exceptions to this rule but they are fighting against themselves. If you notice the best putters, i.e. Brad Faxon, you will see that their feet and shoulders are square to the putting line. Having everything square allows the hands and arms to flow freely.

2. Should I keep my head still?

Kind of a silly question. Of course, you should keep your head still, plus your eyes, also. Many people forget the eyes. It is very important to keep the eyes still as well as the head. Notice the really good putters, there head and eyes don`t move until the putt is well on its way. If you look up prematurely, you will have a tendency to push your putts.

3. Where do I aim?

I like the idea of picking a spot/blemish on the green a few feet from the golf hole. This gives you something to focus on. You can visualize the golf ball rolling over the spot right into the golf hole. Use the practice green to get used to this method. I think you will find it will help tremendously. It takes your focus off the hole and onto putting on a good stroke to your spot.

4. How do I determine the line?

There are so many factors that determine your line. Some of them are speed of green, slope (slant of green), uphill or downhill, type of grass, grain and probably many more that I can`t think of right now. One thing you should definitely do is watch closely the chips and putts of your playing partners. That will tell you a great deal about the tendencies of the green, speed, break etc.,and will help you in determining your putting line. Also, without causing undo play delay, you should survey your putt from behind the ball, from behind the hole and on the side of your line. This will give you the best idea of your putts tendencies.

5. What effect does grain have?

Grain is, basically, which direction is the grass growing. There are two factors here, which way is the green draining and which way is the grass growing. Most greens will drain toward the front of the green, a bunker or water and the grass will always grow toward the setting sun. Obviously, putts that are down grain will be faster and opposite, or slow, for into the grain. Also, cross grain putts will break more toward the direction of the grain. You can over analyze this factor sometimes but just be aware that it exists.

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I hope that you can take one, or more, of these golf putting tips and improve your putting quickly. I little time spent on the practice putting green can really pay off well.

Golf Mental Game

Golf Mental Game… how would you like to think like the pros?One of the greatest attributes that the greats, like Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods, have is their ability to conquer the golf mental game.

Tripp Isenhour, Tour Pro, and Dr. Bob Rotella have collaborated in putting together a program, called Practice Like A Pro to help you to play better golf and, ultimately, conquer thegolf mental game just like the pros.

Dr. Bob Rotella is an internationally celebrated for his work in the area of applied sports psychology. Dr. Bob Rotella is consistently recognized as the Top Sports Psychologist in the world. Dr. Rotella’s golfers on the PGA Tour have won at least 25 of the 40 tournaments played for each of the last 15 years (think about that fact for a second,it`s pretty amazing). Rotella’s book, “Golf Is Not a Game of Perfect” is the best selling sports psychology book of all time and one of the three best selling golf books in history.

As a teacher, he has been selected as one of the top 10 golf teachers of the 20th Century and directed the leading graduate program in the country for 20 years, at the University of Virginia.

I won`t name all of the golf pros that he has worked but a few are Davis Love, Padraig Harrington, Ernie Els, Nick Price and Paul Azinger. Needless to say, he is extremely well regarded among touring pros.

Practice Like A Pro was put together so that you can unlock the secrets and mental exercises of the tour pros and get insights from some of the biggest names in golf like Padraig Harrington, Tom Kite, Brad Faxon,Stewart Cink, David Toms, Dana Quigley and others.

I`m sure you will be impressed as I was. There`s quite a bit more on the site that you can review and I`m sure find very interesting.

Wouldn`t you like to think like the pros?

Golf Fitness Tip

Golf Fitness Tip… secrets to getting your lower back stretched out

Today, we have a real easy golf fitness tip for the lower back.

Mike Pedersen, from Perform Better Golf, has a short video, under three minutes, where he explains a system to get the lower back, a common problem area, stretched out. Doing these golf exercises can prevent golfers lower back issues and help us to develop a free flowing golf swing motion.

These exercises are very low stress and impact. Anyone can do them and I`m sure that this golf fitness tip is going to be very helpful to a very large percentage of golfers.

As I am sitting here typing this post, my lower back is getting tight. So, I am going to go watch the video again and get right into the golf stretching exercises.

Golf Driving Tip

Golf Driving Tip… how to keep positive driving thoughts.

Here is an excellent driving tip from Jack Moorehouse, “How To Break 80 And Shoot Like The Pros”. Jack has a simple way to attack driving tight holes. He suggests going through a mental exercise that keeps you focused on the positive!

To many times, when we approach a tight driving hole we get focused on all of the bad things that can happen. Jack gives a positive plan with his golf driving tip.

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Tackling A Tight Driving Hole

Tight driving holes are a challenge. The idea of hitting to a fairway closely lined with trees creates panic in some golfers, resulting in a wayward shot that leaves them buried in a clump of trees or in deep trouble. Hit enough of these shots and you’ll boost your golf handicap to new heights.

If tight driving holes intimidate you, don’t sweat it. Perfecting a simple mental golf driving tip gets you in the middle of the fairway. Below are the keys to this trick:

* Visualize a goalpost
* Establish the limits
* Play your shot shape
* Compensate for the curve
* Adjust your swing

Visualize a goalpost the next time you’re on a tight driving hole, the kind of goalpost they use in American football with two uprights. If you hit a fade and you’re right handed, position the goalpost on the left. If you hit a draw and you’re right-handed, position the goalpost on the right. (Left-handers do the opposite.)

The goalpost’s uprights are the drive’s limits. Establish them off the tee. If you hit a fade, your limit on the left is the row of trees on the left. Your limit on the right is the middle of the fairway. If you hit a draw, shift the goalpost to the right.

Now visualize yourself hitting the ball between the uprights. Play the shape of your shot and make adjustments as needed. If you slice the ball, establish more generous limits. If there’s a crosswind, adjust the uprights or limits. Also, keep in mind that the ball will kick and roll the way it’s curving.

Don’t let tight driving holes freak you out. Master this simple mental golf driving tip and you’ll hit the middle of the fairway every time, leaving you in great shape.

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Excellent tip…I hope this golf driving tip helps. It certainly will give you a different focus, with the accent on the positive.

How can you miss the fairway with this great golf driving tip?

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Jack Moorehouse is the author of the best-selling book “How To Break 80 And Shoot Like The Pros”. He is NOT a golf pro, rather a working man that has helped thousands of golfers from all seven continents lower their handicap immediately. He has a free weekly newsletter with the latest golf tips, golf lessons and golf instruction.

Golf Chipping Tips

Golf Chipping Tips… Lower Your Score The Easy Way

I have listed 7 golf chipping tips, in no particular order.

As we know, the fastest way to improve your golf score is to improve your short game.

I will review seven factors to consider when chipping from around the green. The idea is to provide you with an overview to get started with so that you can turn bogeys into pars.

I believe the most important thing with any chip, or any golf shot for that matter, is to hit a crisp shot. You need to get into a position to avoid hitting your chips fat, heavy, skinning, thin, blade, chunk or any other adjective we can find.

Golf Chipping Tips … 7 Factors To Consider

1. What should my weight distribution be?

In order to insure a crisp hit, your weight should be toward your front foot.

2. Where should your hands be?

Again, your hands should be forward in your golf stance. This will, along with the forward weight, will promote a nice crisp hit and prevent fat or thin hits.

3. What kind of lie do you have?

You need to know what kind of shots are possible from your lie. If you have a tight or bad lie, you will be limited as to the type of shots you can hit.

4. What will your lie let you do?

If you have a tight or bad lie, you are not going to be able to hit any flop type shots. You will have to hit more chip and run type shot.

5: Which club are you going to use?

There are different schools of thought on this but, unless you have tons of time to practice, I think the one club idea works best. What you do is pick a club, i.e. pitching wedge or sand wedge, and use that club for all chips. This way you become real proficient with that one club.

6. How far you are going to carry your chip?

You need to choose a spot on the green to land your chip and let it run out to the pin. The conventional wisdom is the less carry and more run the better.

7. Do you take the pin out?

Again, there are different theories but, I say, unless it definitely is going to help you, take it out.
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Golf Backswing Tips… training tips to improve your backswing.

What are some exercises you can do to improve your golf backswing?

We have an under three minute video with Mike Pedersen, PerformBetterGolf.com, that has some exercises that will help strengthen our golf backswing.

The obvious advantages of these exercises is to strengthen the muscles necessary to complete and be able to repeat the proper back swing.

Here`s the description of the video:

“Mike Pedersen, Golf Fitness Exercise Trainer, shows simple effective golf stretch to improve golf backswing range of motion. Golf flexibility and stretching that is specific to yourbackswingwill give you the quickest results. Golf training like this done “off the course” will add yards to all your clubs and eliminate aches and pains from the rigors of a round of golf”.

In the video, Mike shows us some simple exercises that can be done indoors (important here in the northeast) or out and will help to build the appropriate golf muscles plus get the stretching in to promote our range of motion. The exercises are done with a dumbbell. We can use whatever weight we are most comfortable with.

Mike does a real good job of explaining the exercise process and how to complete the reps.

These exercises should really improve our strength and flexibility in making a good back swing.

Golf Swing Tips From Bob Toski

Golf Swing Tips From Bob Toski… Become A Better GolferHere is an article by Jack Moorehouse, author of “How To Break 80”, where he passes along golf swing tips from Bob Toski, a world renowned golf instructor.———————————————————

Every successful golf instructor brings something different to the table. Take Bob Toski. Bob is a top instructor. He started the first golf school for Golf Digest in 1971. He conducted schools in Japan, Canada, and the United States. And he opened the first Golf Learning Center in the world with his partner Gary Battersby.

Ranked 15th by his peers in Golf Digest’s list of the 50 Greatest Golf Teachers, Toski has a unique teaching philosophy and approach to the game.

Unlike other teachers, Toski emphasizes “discovery golf” to cut strokes from your golf handicap. He believes that confidence and awareness are the keys to great golf. He also believes that you must become your own coach to play your best.

Toward that end, he teaches students in his golf lessons how to gain swing awareness and learn to reduce swing interference. His philosophy is best summed up in his colorful sayings, which succinctly capture his guiding principles. Below are some golf swing tips and the rationale behind them.

* An ounce of touch is worth a ton of brawn.

New golfers don’t understand the concept of learning the game from the green back. They grab the driver, go to the first tee, and start wailing way. If they make contact, they hit the ball all over the place. After a while, they get frustrated. They get a lot of airmail and no zip code, another of Toski’s colorful sayings. Instead, start with learning to putt. Work on aligning the putter face with the ball and the target line. Look for golf tips that teach you how to do this.

To improve, use two shafts to check alignment and ball position. Starting with straight, four-foot putts, place one shaft on the target line directly behind the hole. Place the second one on the target line directly behind the ball. Use the shafts to line up the putt and square the putter face to the target line. This breeds confidence. Work back to eight- and 12-footers

* Control distance and direction to achieve perfection.

Balance and rhythm are key elements of a good swing. They’re more important than getting into certain positions on the course. The key to controlling distance and direction are in the hands and feet. The hands are the holders and the feet are the controllers for timing and balance. Train your hands to work properly throughout the swing. Eliminate herky-jerky motions and let your feet support the swing’s timing.

* You need traction for action.

To hit good middle iron shots, move to the ball first. Then, move laterally through it, not the other way around. In addition, play the ball just forward of center and bend from the hips, so you’re hitting from a solid base. On the downswing shift your lower body toward the target, so your hands and arms learn to square the club at impact. In short, lead your middle iron downswing with your lower body while keeping grip pressure light but constant.

* Swing on the line of play and you’ll find your way.

Long irons are great for tight fairways on short holes. Tee the ball close to the ground, so it’s almost like hitting the ball from a perfect lie. This enables you to use the club the way it was designed and the way it’s taught in golf lessons. Be aware of your hands and arms as you control the clubface through impact. Also, swing the club back on slight inside arc. If you can’t get enough clubhead speed to get the ball airborne with a long iron, switch to hybrid.

* Feel the force, don’t force the feel.

To play with the “big boys,” you need to hit for distance. How do you do that? You must create force with your clubhead. If you’re a smaller person, use the quickness of your body to offset the lack of size and strength. Below is a good drill to teach this principle:
Place two shafts along the target line—one in front of the ball, the other behind it. Place a golf ball just inside each shaft. Then hit some shots, swinging the clubhead over both balls. This drill encourages you to swing the club from inside to inside, with the club rotating and swinging naturally.

Toski’s sayings are colorful and memorable. They’re also great reminders of key golf principles taught in his golf lessons. Keep them in mind next time you’re at the range or on the course. They’ll help you cut strokes from your scores and your golf handicap.
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Jack Moorehouse is the author of the best-selling book “How To Break 80 and Shoot Like the Pros!“. He is NOT a golf pro, rather a working man that has helped thousands of golfers from all seven continents lower their handicaps quickly. His free weekly newsletter goes out to thousands of golfers worldwide and provides the latest golf tips, strategies, techniques and instruction on how to improve your golf game.
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“How To Break 80 and Shoot Like the Pros!“

Driver-Online Golf Tips

Driver-Online Golf Tips

Here are some quick and real easy online golf tips for how to become a better driver from Dave Nevogt, author of “The Simple Golf Swing”.

You can take these tips to the golf course or range today. Hope you find these golf tips helpful!

Here are the online golf tips…

So, what is it that’s really causing problems with your driver? Is it a slice, a hook, or just flat-out inconsistency? Well the good news is that, regardless of what problem you are fighting, there are a few things to incorporate into your game that really will help you. If you’re the golfer that’s saying right now, “I’ve battled a slice for 25 years”, then this is not going to be the undisputed end of your problem. But you CAN reduce the slice or hook, which will help you score better.

1. Swing Easy. Nothing can be better for your game than learning how to swing the club easier and more fluid. If you go to the range and concentrate ONLY on swinging easy, it will revolutionize your ability to position yourself for a good approach shot when you get onto the course. You will make more consistent impact with the ball, and it will reduce the amount of side-spin you naturally place on the ball because the club head won’t be traveling as fast or with as much force. Again, I know you’ve heard it before, but I ask you to concentrate on this for 1 week. And if you can’t physically practice it, visualize it at the office (visualization works great).

2. Switch to a low spin ball. Lower spin off of the tee means that the ball is going to go more straight regardless of how whether your ball moves right or left. I recommend the Titleist DT SoLo, the Precept Laddie, or the Maxfli Noodle. You can find these balls anywhere from $13 to $20 per dozen (check … KnetGolf … for great golf ball prices), and they will play a large role in reducing the side spin that you naturally place on the ball.

I realize that this all sounds over-simplified, but it’s not. If you are having problems controlling your driver, switch to a low-spin ball, and start swinging easy. When you are on the range, ALL you should be thinking about is swinging the club easy. Incorporate this into your game this week, then next week we’ll discuss how to get some more distance with your driver.

That`s it… online golf tips for how to become a better driver… hit`em straight and long!

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David Nevogt writes golf instruction material that helps golfers of all levels reach their full potential and lower their scores. David is the author of “The Simple Golf Swing” which guarantees to have you shooting 7 strokes lower in only 1 week from today.

David Leadbetter Pitching Tips

David Leadbetter Pitching Tips… learn how to avoid the dreaded “chili dip”.

David explains how the pitch shot should be the same as the full swing. You must accelerate all the way through the pitch shot. Here is an excerpt from David`s advice.

First, if you are not familiar with David, here`s a Wikipedia introduction

David Leadbetter (born 27 June 1952) is a leading golf instructor, originally from Worthing in England. He began his career on the European and Southern African tours, but had little success as a player. Having an interest in the techniques, mechanics and psychology of the sport he soon moved into instruction and came to wide notice in the 1980s when he rebuilt the swing of Nick Faldo, who then went on to win six major championships.

David Leadbetter Pitching Tips

Whether it’s a short chip or a long drive, you have to accelerate the clubhead through impact on all golf shots. It’s an essential fundamental. Unfortunately, many amateurs fail to do this with their pitch shots, resulting in too much movement of the arms and upper body as they try to scoop the ball into the air (above, left). The pitching motion, even for a short pitch, should be fairly concise, though you accelerate through the strike. A good feeling from a fairly narrow stance is to put the breaks on with the body and arms just past impact. That snaps the clubhead through the hitting area like you’re whipping a towel. So, shorten up your follow-through but keep the clubhead accelerating past impact (above, bottom). Your pitches will improve dramatically.

David Leadbetter Pitching Tips… pretty simple abvice… makes sense. He taught two of the best ever in Greg Norman and Nick Faldo. It`s always good to go back to the basics and take in a good reminder!

Correcting Fat Golf Shot

Correcting Fat Golf Shot… tips for solid impact

Here are golf instructions concerning correcting the fat golf shot when the ball is above your feet.

These golf tips come from Jack Moorehouse, author of “How To Break 80 And Shoot Like The Pros”.

Hitting A Ball Above Your Feet

Three things can happen when you don’t make the right adjustments.

First … since the ball automatically moves right to left, you’ll pull the shot out of bounds.

Second … on shots above your feet … you can shift your upper body forward during the swing and come into the ball at a lower than normal, hitting the ball fat.

Third … you can lose your balance and pop out of you stance, resulting in a weak slice.

To hit a ball above your feet, adjust your stance so you’re aiming right of the flagstick, which compensates for the tendency to pull the ball left.

Center your weight above your arches, not on the balls of your feet, which helps you swing along the slope and stay in balance throughout the shot.

Also, keep your posture constant so you can maintain the same spine angle you set at address through impact.

Lastly, you can also grip down on the club, to compensate for the shorter distance to the ball.

Make these adjustments next time you have this type of lie and you’ll hit the ball solidly.

I hope these golf instructions help you play better golf!

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Jack Moorehouse is the author of the best-selling book “How To Break 80 And Shoot Like The Pros”. He is NOT a golf pro, rather a working man that has helped thousands of golfers from all seven continents lower their handicap immediately. He has a free weekly newsletter with the latest golf tips, golf lessons and golf instruction.