Unless it’s noticeably strong, the direction the wind is blowing is more of an afterthought on the green for most golfers. Though maybe it shouldn’t be.
Making ball-first contact is the key to hitting crisp, consistent iron shots. Adding a little visual cue like this, simple as it is, can really help you do that.
Whether you’re throwing a club, a ball, a javelin or a punch, the reason why coaches like thinking of the golf swing like a throw is because the underlying principles are the same.
We looked at the stats of thousands of amateur golfers of all levels provided by Arccos, the official game-tracker of the PGA Tour. The numbers reveal some interesting mistakes that golfers make.
The beauty of a tournament with gross and net divisions, like many club championships around the country, is that golfers of all handicaps have something to play for.
Last July, Steph and I played a round at Cypress Point. I gave him a few ideas for his game, but he didn’t need much. His swing is solid, and what a gentleman.
At The Open, the task is navigating whatever happens to be in front of you that week, that day, that hour. It’s rarely fair, and never easy. They each reflect the culture they exist within, and the types of champions they produce.