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The importance of your leading arm in the full golf swing cannot be overstated. Some of the most common causes of errant shots can be traced to a breakdown of proper arm position at the point of contact between club and ball. Probably the most famous example is the ‘chicken wing,’ where the […]

Continuing on with Ben Hogan’s five golfing fundamentals, today we will briefly go over the stance and posture.
Fundamental 2: Stance and Posture
Many golfers make the sizable error of thinking of the stance as that preparatory part of the swing in which the player merely lines himself up on the target he’s shooting at.
So ask yourself… […]

A post was made back in mid November 2005 about Tiger’s favorite golf book. In that post, I mentioned that both Tiger Woods and Michael Campbell chose a book on the fundamentals of golfing as their favorite. In this post, I have decided to take a closer look at that book, and touch on the […]

Greenside bunkers scare the bejeezes out of many amateur golfers. But many pros will actually aim for the side of greens nearest bunkers under certain circumstances. In other words, lots of pros consider ending up in a bunker a relatively preferable outcome vs. other possible hazards around the greens. So why the […]

When you’re new to golf (and even when you’re not), one of the most important things to learn well is a concept called course management. You see, golf course designers are evil. That’s right, they’re in league with the devil. I know this because they often hide bunkers or water in front […]

Being a Texas resident, playing golf in the wind comes with the territory. A lot of our courses resemble European links style courses - flat, open, and very windy. If you’ve never played links golf, you may not know that it takes a different style of play, especially on those days with wind […]

If you’re a young player or have a child who shows golf skills, you could do a lot worse than to pursue a career in golf. Compared to other sports, golf has many things to recommend it. First, there’s the money. Many kids who have just better-than-average talent can get full scholarships […]

On the golf course, situations will arise that you can’t expect yourself to have sufficiently planned for in advance. Putters bend, club heads fly off, grips come loose, you run out of balls, etc. It’s part of the game, and once you get beyond the annoyance, it can actually lead to a fun, […]

There are a couple of scenarios around the greens when pulling out a wood to chip or putt the ball is a smart play. But ONLY if you’ve practiced these shots enough to be comfortable using them during a round.
Scenario #1: Ball Against Collar
Few shots are tougher than a putt when the ball […]

Have you ever wondered what loft angle is best in a driver? It’s one of the most common questions at golf shops around the world. Drivers can range from about 7 degrees to 12 degrees in loft, which is a pretty big difference. Many amateurs assume the lower the loft, the farther […]