Golf Tips and Instruction

Illustrated Golf Tips

	Lesson Title	Description
	"Fold" Your Follow-Through	Many amateurs fail to release the the club completely in the impact zone. This tip will help keep the clubface square at impact for straighter more solid shots.
	"Overclub" To Get Pin-High	Most amateurs underclub their approach shots. Let your "perfect" hits be a little long.
	"Replace" Your Hip	Here's a useful swing image, particularly on tee shots…
	"Shortest" Chip Gives Best Results	Simplify your chips. Take the guesswork out of chip shots.
	"V's" Guide Grip Position	If you suffer from a consistent hook or slice this tip will help you reach impact with a squarer clubface for straighter shots.
	"Worst Ball" Practice	This drill teaches you to make more controlled swings around the course and think out the right shots to play from trouble.
	Add "Snap" To Your Downswing	Here's a nice practice drill for seniors looking to regain some distance on their shots.
	Adjustments For High, Soft Approach	When the wind is behind you, here's how to hit a high, soft iron shot to hold the ball on the green.
	Adjustments For Uphill Sand Shot	Use these tips to to be more successful on the uphill bunker shot.
	Alignments	Here is a tip for the perfect setup.
	Analyze Your Ball Flight	Check the relation between the clubface and swing path at impact.
	Avoid Gamesmanship On Greens	Always respect other players and let them play their own games without interference.
	Ball Pinned Against Back Lip	In this tough spot take an alternate escape route.
	Ball Position Varies With Swing Type	Where should you position the ball in your stance?
	Basics For A Good Grip	There are three elements that should be part of any good grip to get square impact.
	Be Prepped To Play	It's good etiquette to have everything you need to play.
	Check Your Iron Lofts	Your iron lofts may change over time.
	Consider Heavier Putter	Try out a heavier putter on the practice green and see if you don't regain your stroke and your confidence.
	Correct Weight Distributions	Adjustments in weight distribution at address will prep you for the most desirable impact position for the type of shot you are playing.
	Correct Wrist Cocking	Use the correct wrist motion to retrurn the clubface squarely to the ball.
	Curve Approaches Into The Wind	Counteract the wind's effect. Use draw and fade when playing in crosswinds to save strokes.
	Curve The Ball By Hand	Better golfers impart sidespin on their ironshots to get the ball close to flags tucked right or left.
	Don't Get Ahead At Impact	Excessive head movement increases the chance of mis-hit shots.
	Don't Ground The Driver	Keep the clubhead just off the ground to get your swing off to a consistently smooth start.
	Don't Ground The Driver	Keep the clubhead just off the ground to get your swing off to a consistently smooth start.
	Don't Reach At Address	Most amateurs stand too far from the ball at address particularly with the long clubs.
	Driver From Fairway	Under the right conditions, a driver from the fairway can be a stroke-saver.
	Elbows In At Address	A good address position tip for amateurs…
	Feet Together Practice	Good balance is the most overlooked aspect of a consistent swing. This practice will improve your balance.
	Finding First Ball After Hitting Provisional	Once you've played a provisional ball, you've in effect delared your first ball lost.
	Firm Up Putting Routine	A rock-solid, pre-stroke routine will make the putting stroke automatic and you more confident.
	Grip Down For Better Chipping	Grip down for better feel on a basic chip shot. Chip the ball stiff to the hole.
	Grip Down On Irons	Benefit from gripping down on your middle and short irons for better control.
	Help For The Long Irons	Keep the ball low and on-line in windy conditions. Help with long-iron shotmaking.
	Helpful Unplayable Lie Option	Take advantage of this option from the impossible bunker lie to save a stroke or two.
	Hide The Emblem	An open clubface causes a push or slice. Use this tip to square the clubface for longer straighter shots.
	Hitch A Ride For Full Release	Lack of power results from loss of clubface speed. Try this to get greater speed and square clubface at impact.
	Hitting A Moving Ball	There is a penalty of two strokes for striking a ball still in motion.
	Hitting From A Divot Hole	Here are adjustments to help you hit the green…
	How "Stroke" Holes Work	How to handicap a match against a golfer with a higher or lower handicap.
	Improvise With Fewer Clubs	This exercise will teach you a lot about making fine adjustments to your swing.
	Learn From Your Opponent's Putt	You may gain valuable information from your opponent's shot before you step up to putt.
	Let The Right Elbow Float	Golfers who focus on keeping the right elbow "tight" to their side on the backswing end up with a very narrow swing arc.
	Listen, Don't Look	Head movement can cause the putter blade to move off-target so the putt misses.
	Make A 'T' At The Top	Here's a tip to stay on-plane on the backswing.
	Make Handle Lead Blade	This tip will result in solid, level contact which produces a better roll.
	Match Play Strategies	Sometimes situations call for a conservative startegy. For better accuracy aim on a safer line and use a fairway wood instead of a driver.
	Multiply Stroke On Long Putts	Use this tip to help gauge the force of the stroke you'll need on long putts.
	Pick Right Wedge For The Shot	When faced with an 80-100 yard pitch, a gap wedge may be a better choice than a sand wedge.
	Pick Your Spot	Practice this drill to become a more consistent bunker player.
	Pitch Like You'd Toss	Use this technique when faced with a short pitch over sand or rough. Visualize the trajectory.
	Play "Your" Shot	Utilize a pattern to your shots. Low hook or high fade can be functional. Aim taking into account slice or fade. Work to improve your ball flight.
	Play Straight When It's Wet	It's harder to play approach shots that draw or fade when it's wet.
	Putting Matches To Keep You Sharp	Sharpen your putting touch with this drill.
	Safe Target On Tough Lobs	Plan for a safe recovery on tough lobs. Short pitch from tangled rough. Let the ball release past the pin.
	Sand Play Refresher	This tip is for playing the basic greenside sand shot.
	Set Clubface First	This simple setup habit will add accuracy to your shots.
	Shots "Fly" From Light Rough	Plan accordingly when selecting your club.
	Shots Curve From Sidehill Lies	Sidehill fairway lies will cause the ball to curve, slice right or hook left. Here's a tip to help make better contact.
	Smooth Swing Reduces Backspin	If you're looking for more distance off the tee, don't swing harder! Here's why...
	Solving The Long Bunker Shot	Here's how to adjust for the long sand shot.
	Stop Wobbling At The Top	Wobbling at the top of the backswing is a result of trying to swing back too far.
	Support A Tray At The Top	Use this mental image in order to maintain control of the club throughout the swing.
	Take A Dollar From The Bunker	Here's a mental image to help you with the greenside sand shot.
	Take The Stance Of An Athlete	Maintaining perfect balance is the forgotten secret to consistently solid shotmaking.
	Tale Of The (Impact) Tape	Here's a tip to tell how precisely you strike the ball. Get more solid impact.
	The "Cup Of Sand" Shot	Practice this drill if you have difficulty in the sand.
	The "Sure Thing" Layup	When hitting a layup shot, select the right club.
	The Inside Loop	For the chronic slicer, try this adjustment to your swing path.
	The Left-Handed Recovery	There will be a time when you need to play out of trouble such as near a tree trunk, by swinging left-handed.
	The Power Fade	A great shot to have, particularly if you're a long hitter.
	The Right Footwork	Many long hitters use the right footwork as an additional power key.
	The Right-Foot-Up Drill	Make better contact at impact and improve power with this drill.
	The Skipping Wedge	Great shot to have in the 50-100 yard range. Especially useful if the flag is on the back of a two-tiered green.
	Tilt Your Tee	Here's a tip to "max out" into-the-wind drives.
	Time Your Downswing	This tip outlines the benefit of proper timing of upper and lower body which results in the clubface open or closed at impact.
	Turn Left Shoulder Under Chin	Here's a tip to help your setup at address for a better backswing.
	Turn Left Toe Out	Here's a simple aid too generate a full and free weight shift and body turn through the impact zone.
	Turn Over Your Right Leg	To hit shots with more power it's important to use your body weight effectively.
	Under Repair	Use this technique to work on the takeaway. A correct takeaway will improve the downswing and impact.
	Upright Swing From Deep Rough	Here's a tip that can help you carry the ball higher and farther out of the rough.
	Upright Swing From Deep Rough	Here's a tip for seniors that will help carry the ball higher and farther out of the rough.
	Use A Broom On Iron Shots	Get consistent trajectory and distance with this technique.
	Use Enough Loft on Fairway Wood Shots	It's may be a tactical mistake to use a 3-wood on a long fairway shot.
	Use Enough Loft On Greenside Chips	Try using a little more loft with this technique. Get a crisp downward nip. De-loft the clubface. Ideal chip lofted a few feet onto the green.
	Use Tee On Par-3's	You should always tee up the ball on par-3 holes. Get maximum carry and height.
	Use The Contours	Hitting your tee shot with the proper spin to use the contours can easily add 20 yards of roll to your shot.
	Use The Right Opening	An amateur should almost always play the safe recovery.
	Use The Right Opening	An amateur should almost always play the safe recovery.
	Weight "Flat" At Impact	In an attempt to hit the ball harder, some golfers over-use their legs on the downswing.
	When To Chip From Bunkers	With practice, the bunker chip can be a great weapon.
	Wind Can Affect Putts	Factor any significant wind into your read of the putt.