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How to practice for success on the course

August 26, 2023August 26, 2023

Golf is the kind of sport that not only shows how much practice you put in it, but also how you approach your practice and the strategies you follow to get the most out of your practice. Have you ever gone to the driving range only to find yourself hitting balls and feel like your golf swing got worse? Or maybe you were trying to get better at putting and you got bored of hitting that 6-foot putt over and over again. These feelings lead to thinking, “What is the point of practicing anymore?”

How Golfers Can Shoot PAR or Lower

May 22, 2022May 22, 20220

For most weekend golfers, shooting a score of PAR or under is a dream, and if they manage to do it in their time playing golf, they will cherish and remember that day for the rest of their lives. In fact, a very small percentage of recreational golfers manage to shoot a score of PAR or lower in their career, it takes a huge amount of work, dedication, and repetition to be able to shoot a level par score. Here is a look at how golfers can attempt to shoot PAR scores.

Forms of Play and Scoring in Golf

June 15, 2021June 15, 20210

One of golf’s big strengths is that there are many forms of play or scoring methods that you can select from, either when playing in groups or individuals. Not only does this make the sport diverse, but it can also assist with pace of play, make the game more attractive and socially attractive to new fans.

Three simple steps to make chipping easy

April 1, 2021April 1, 20210

Around the green, there are many varieties of shots that we can hit, in other words the short game. The short game is very important for every golfer who is serious about getting lower scores, especially chipping, in this article we will describe the basics of chipping and how to improve it.

Golf Basics: Improve your Golf Swing

March 6, 2021March 6, 20210

Having a proper golf swing is perhaps the most crucial skill to master in order to achieve the high success rate in the game of golf. It is one of the very basics of this game. Here are some tips and golf instructions.

What is Golf Handicap and how to determine it?

January 10, 2021January 10, 20210

A golf handicap is a numerical measure of a golfer’s potential that is used to enable players of varying abilities to compete against one another. …

How to tee the golf ball

January 1, 2021January 1, 20210

In this topic we will learn how to tee up with the correct height for the club that golfers are going to use, the golf tee is a special piece of wood used by players in the teeing ground to elevate the ball getting ready to hit the first shot.

How to Swing a Golf Club

December 30, 2020December 30, 20200

In this topic we will learn how to swing a golf club, the swing is the rotational movement to hit the golf ball using a club, it consists of three steps: backswing the impact and the finish.

Body alignment for the swing

December 29, 2020December 29, 20200

In this topic we will learn how to align the body to carry out a good swing, a good alignment of the body with the target will allow you to perform a more precise stroke and have better ball trajectory.

The swing starting position

December 29, 2020December 29, 20200

In this topic we will learn how to position the body in the starting position getting ready to swing the club and hit the ball, to start practicing this it is better to use an open iron 7,8 or 9 as it is easier to hit the ball with this clubs. For the swing to be precise and effective, two elements should be taken in consideration: The grip and The posture.