A golf ball acquires spin when it is hit. Backspin is imparted in almost every shot due to the golf club’s loft (i.e. angle between the clubface and a vertical plane). A spinning ball deforms the flow of air around it and thereby acts similar to an airplane wing; a backspinning ball therefore experiences an … Continue reading Physics of the Golf Shot
or How to improve your score by playing position golf Course management is one of the most neglected aspects of a golfer’s game. Most players concentrate on hitting the ball well, but forget that the purpose of the game of golf is to ultimately attain the lowest possible score, not to show off perfect shots … Continue reading Course Management and Position Golf
(and higher handicappers wishing to break out of a plateau) As a novice (or recent new) golfer you may be overwhelmed by the number and variety of golf tips you come across. That is why we have grouped and organized a number of key concepts that will help you get some insight in the game … Continue reading Golf tips for beginners
Golf Swing Basics There are tons of books on how to execute a perfect swing, and thousands of videos on how to improve your current swing, as well as plethora of articles describing what to do or what not to do, when, why and how to do it. We believe that too much information … Continue reading Improve your Swing
1. Change your grip I have rarely seen excellent players who keep the same grip when putting. As the hands play very little part in the putting stroke, and should not override the up and down movement of the shoulders, the most popular grip is the Reverse Overlap which brings the hands together … Continue reading Five Key Steps to Improve your Putting
by Catherine Marien Finding the right golf teacher is probably one of the biggest challenges beginners face. Golf teachers come in all types and shapes, but unfortunately not all with the same teaching skills. Paradoxically, more experienced golf students will more easily find a golf teaching professional who meets their standard. The real challenge … Continue reading How to Choose the Right Golf Instructor
While improving your game is all about technique, improving your score is about strategy. Lack of technique can be (at least partly) compensated by a good strategy, the proper mental attitude and a good understanding of the dynamics behind the golf shot. On this page we will discuss five key points to help you improve … Continue reading Improve (Lower) your Score
by Alessandro de Luca 1. An Exaggerated Twist Most amateur golfers erroneously believe that the more they turn their back swing, the more they will be able to gain distance. Actually, to gain distance you need to find the perfect posture that allows you to perform a fluid swing in order to ensure solid … Continue reading Top 5 Most Common Mistakes in Golf