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Working on your Short Game

  Getting back to the golf course after a long, cold winter can be hard in many ways. Not only are you potentially out of shape, but it can take some time to get back into the swing of things. … Continue reading

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Handling Downhill Lies

How to handle a downhill lie.  Choose a more lofted club and choke down on it.  Move the ball to the middle of your stance.  Tilt your shoulders to match the slope.  Close your stance to level your hips.  Make … Continue reading

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Tips for Golf Beginners

  You want to become a golfer, whether or not you’ve ever played before. There are some things you should know before you being to play and invest in equipment. It’s beneficial to try out equipment and get some instruction … Continue reading

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How to Handle a Ball Above Your Stance

Here is how to handle a ball that is above your stance.  Sole the club to establish your posture and the plane of your swing.  Grip Down on the club.  Move the ball back in your stance from where it … Continue reading

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Working on your golf game

  It’s spring, and most golf courses are just starting to awaken from a winter of snow, and a potentially wet muddy season. Perhaps your playing has gotten rusty from the prolonged hiatus, so here are some tips and advice … Continue reading

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Spring Golf Rules

  Whether or not you’ve played all winter long, because you’re lucky enough to live in a warmer climate, or if you haven’t touched your clubs since the fall, anyone can use a little refresher. Here is a small refresher … Continue reading

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Handling the Ball Below Your Stance

Here is how to handle a ball below your stance.  Sole the club to establish both your swing plane and posture.  Stand closer to the golf ball.  Move the ball a bit more forward in your stance from where it … Continue reading

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How to Handle Uphill Lies

Here is how to handle uphill lies.  Open your stance until your hips are level.  Keep shoulders parallel to the target.  Flare your forward foot.  Tilt your shoulders to match the slope.  Position the ball in the middle of the … Continue reading

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Prepping for Spring Break Golf

  It’s that time of the year again, golf season. Spring break is quickly approaching, and it offers the perfect time to get out and play a couple of rounds of golf. Spring break can be a great time to … Continue reading

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Learn A Bit From The Late Great Ben Hogan

Learn a bit from the late great Ben Hogan.  When the pin is in the front of the green, come in with a higher iron shot.  When the pin is placed in the back of the green, come in with … Continue reading

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