Posts Tagged ‘short game’

Beginner Golf Tips!

Posted in Uncategorized on December 30th, 2009 by admin – 5 Comments

The single most important tip for beginner golfers is to take professional golf instructions from a certified pro. Nothing is more difficult in golf than trying to correct previously developed bad habits. If you’re starting out with a clean slate, it would be wise to buy a package of 20, one hour sessions with a reputable or locally trusted golf professional and then fit in daily practice rounds in between lessons. A comprehensive golf pro can then guide you towards the proper equipment to better help further your game. Packaged golf lessons also usually come with video analysis which can help you see what the pro sees when observing your game and comparing it to an actual tour professional. Remember to practice all aspects of your game, long, middle and short game in conjunction with weekly or semi weekly lessons depending on how fast you want to improve!

Golf for Women is all About Fun

Posted in Uncategorized on November 23rd, 2009 by admin – 1 Comment

We all are aware in the character differences between men and women. Men are usually over competitive while women are gracious and considerate. This is why women often get more satisfaction and enjoyment out of the game of golf.

Golf for women is not about 300-yard drives. Women do not have the natural strength of men, so they drop more strokes through the finesse of the short game.

Because golf is 90% mental, women are able to keep a more positive outlook than men most of the time. Generalizations aside, it does seem like women who are learning the game of golf discover the secrets to making consistent, solid ball contact quicker than men do, and this makes for a better time on the course.

Women know how to have more fun on the course because they are better at golf’s small game than men are.

Short Game

Posted in Uncategorized on November 19th, 2009 by admin – 10 Comments

Short game refers to the golf shots that are aiming at the hole from less than fifty yards away. Short game also usually refers to the shots that are hit with some type of wedge and the putter. The majority of the short game consists of putting, but chipping is a major part of the short game. Although some players believe that the short game isn’t as important as distance and power, the short game requires that players be accurate and precise when hitting short shots aimed to go into the hole. To be successful at golf, it takes a superior short game to make your ball into the hole in as few chips and putts as possible. Many of the best professionals on tour contribute their success to their amazing short game.