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Help for your 2nd shot on hole #1 at River’s Edge Golf Course

Here is the technique for handling the downhill second shot on hole #1 at River’s Edge Golf Course in Bend Oregon.  On a downhill lie, the golf ball is higher than your target side foot and lower than your foot … Continue reading

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8 Dos and Don’ts of Golf

  If you’ve ever gotten out onto the golf course and wondered whether or not you were expected to do this or that, or what topics of conversation were taboo, you may need a few reminders of what is appropriate … Continue reading

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Golf Sixes

  A new shortened version of golf has been introduced in England. Golf Sixes has hit the scene, with a short version of golf, in an attempt to entice more beginners into the sport. Golf tends to draw a smaller … Continue reading

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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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