You might have heard the term “early extension” to describe a common downswing fault. It’s when your posture straightens prematurely before impact. It typically happens because inexperienced golfers try to rise up to help the ball in the air or add some extra power to the shot. Unfortunately, if you early extend, you’re altering your Read more…
Golf has many different rules, but really only two different kinds of rules. Permanent rules, which exist for everyone everywhere, like that you’re only allowed 14 clubs in your bag. And local rules, which are specific rules for specific courses that don’t apply everywhere.
It might not surprise others while playing golf in the land of la dolce vita, but American writer Roland Merullo was taken aback when he was invited for a bite with some locals at Italy’s top-ranked course, Olgiata Golf Club after nine holes. He encountered the furthest thing from hot dogs and beers at the Read more…
The key thing Hovland has worked on is focusing on hitting really steeply down on the ball. He does this by shifting his body towards the target during his move.
One of the glories about the Ryder Cup is that the host teams doesn’t have to worry about being good hosts. In the weeks, months, and years heading into the competition, the home team has the ability to tailor the course in a variety of specific ways that can intentionally help their team—and hurt their Read more…
ROME—For most golfers, losing weight is an enormous task. One that takes a huge amount of time, effort and discipline. For professional golfers, they lose weight without even thinking about it—and that’s a problem. They’re locked in a constant battle of keeping the pounds on, because even small fluctuations have the potential to cut into Read more…
Whenever I’m on site at a PGA Tour event, I become the embarrassing guy who mimics players’ takeaways after watching them swing. I wish I could help it, but I can’t. The professional in me gives way to the guy who just wants to hit the clubface square. The problem, though, is the oceanic gap Read more…
The year 1961 was a pivotal year for the game of golf—when the PGA of America lifted its racially exclusive clause that banned non-white players from earning their tour cards and participating in competition. That year marked a symbol of change, a symbol that popular golf streetwear brand Eastside Golf and Jordan Golf Brand, are Read more…
No strangers to pushing the boundaries in what’s possible with golf shoes, adidas is at it again with the new MC87 4D. Combining vintage footwear styles pulled from its archives with some of the newest 3D printing technology available, the old-meets-new golf shoe aims offers timeless style, comfort and energy return for golfers looking to Read more…
Match play brings out a sentimentality of sportsmanship. Handshakes and hats off at the conclusion of the match and putts generously conceded during it. Yet if the last Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits in 2021 set a tone, it’s that you might not see much of the latter. Ironically, in a year when the Nicklaus-Jacklin Read more…
At 6-foot-3, 235 pounds, Sepp Straka could easily be mistaken for a tight end and not an emerging PGA Tour star. The 30-year-old Georgia alum is definitely one of the more imposing figures in pro golf. Yet despite his tall, muscular physique, Straka’s driving game relies more on accuracy than power. Through mid-July, Straka ranked Read more…
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