Most amateurs are inconsistent at best from fairway bunkers. Standing on a shifty surface and having to make precise contact are major challenges. Here, Tiger explains how he executes in fairway sand by quieting his lower body and adjusting his swing. Watch Tiger’s process, step-by-step, and make these difficult shots
Hitting the ball longer off the tee is at the top of just about every golfer’s wish list. The way Tiger gets an extra boost off the tee comes in one of two forms: the power draw or the high bomb. If you follow the setup and swing keys that Tiger lays out in this Read more…
Does your swing feel restricted? Do you lack power? Is your body sore the day after a round? Most golfers would feel and play better with even a small improvement in the strength or flexibility of their “golf muscles.” This series offers customisable help, without trips to the gym.
The biggest obstacle to working out is getting started. Here, golf-fitness trainer Jennifer Fleischer offers a simple prescription that will get you not only working out, but developing the muscles required to play better golf. First, she’ll run you through a series of assessments that will help you identify any physical limitations and customise your Read more…
Having strong arms and legs is great, but for golfers, there’s perhaps no more important part of the body than the core. A strong core will increase your mobility, strengthen your back and improve your dynamic balance. In this video, Fleischer demonstrates a series of core exercises to help you develop a more powerful, more Read more…
You hear a lot about power coming form the legs and the core – and that’s certainly true. Bud did you know what the shoulder is responsible for 2 percent of your clubhead speed? A full shoulder turn is one of the critical moves of the swing. Here, Fleischer offers exercises that will improve your Read more…
Much of the leverage and stability in the swing comes from the lower body, so it’s crucial to develop your leg muscles. This is particularly important for golfers who sit for long periods during the day. In this video, Fleischer shows you how to build the foundation of your swing by turning a neglected lower Read more…
The tendency for most golfers when practicing their short game is to stand in one place and hit the same shot from the same lie over and over. To improve your short game on the course, you have to be ready for different situations: high shots, low shots, shots with spin, shots from the rough, Read more…
The old saying goes,”Drive for show, putt for dough.” But without the ability to consistently drive the ball in the fairway, you’ll never put yourself in position to make a big putt. Here, Michael Breed explains how to improve your tee shots. It starts with embracing your natural shot shape, and then it’s about knowing Read more…
The fastest way to lower your scores is to be consistently good at the vital short-game shots. This five-part video series shows you how easy it is to develop your skills around the greens.
Situational putting means thinking differently and being creative on the greens. That’s what you need to do to be a bad-ass putter, according to Jeff Ritter.
Many time-honoured tips for hitting good chip shots can actually hurt your ability to be a bad-ass chipper. In this video, teacher Jeff Ritter debunks many myths about chipping and offers a simpler, more efficient way to hit these stroke-saving shots consistently well.
Half-wedge shots can bring some golfers to their knees. Jeff Ritter explains how to get the ball to consistently travel the proper distance on these tricky plays.
There are lots of ways to run up your score, but the biggest killers are penalty strokes. Hitting it out-of-bounds or in the water can quickly ruin your scorecard, and the culprit is usually a poor drive. In this video, Hank Haney teaches you how to keep the ball in play off the tee.
Of all the wasted shots out there, the most frustrating are the ones that come around the greens. When you get close to the hole, you need to get on the green in one shot, avoiding multiple attempts. Pitches, chips and bunker shots fall into this category. Here, Hank Haney focuses on greenside bunker play.
Even if you do everything right – keep the ball in play, hit a decent approach and get the ball on in two or three – it’s easy to spoil a good hole with a three-putt. For amateurs, this often happens because their mindset is to get aggressive and try to make long putts rather Read more…
Even if you play cautiously, you’re going to sometimes find trouble, and how you get out will determine your score. You need to be able to hit the ball both high and low, and be able to curve shots in both directions. Here, Hank Haney shows you how to hit the basic recover shots you Read more…
Your No.1 priority from any greenside scenario is to get on the green in one shot. The best way to do it? Putt as often as you can, even 15 or 20 feet – or 20 yards! – off the green. When you can’t putt because of longer grass or obstacles, always consider chipping before Read more…
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