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Golf Tip: The natural grip

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 15:00:00 -0500

The grip is obviously the No. 1 fundamental in golf. About 90 percent of the problems that amateurs have come with the position of the left hand. Rob Akins explains.

Golf Tip: Above the equator

Tue, 06 Nov 2007 07:34:00 -0600

Where you make contact with the ball on a putt can have a profound effect on the outcome. Tom Ness demonstrates why you should hit your putts above the equator.

Golf Tip: Chip and count

Tue, 06 Nov 2007 07:33:00 -0600

Watching the ball until it comes to a rest is a great learning experience, but too few amateurs take the time to do it. Charlie King explains why you should.

Golf Tip: The par 3 tee shot

Tue, 06 Nov 2007 07:32:00 -0600

Since a tee shot on a par 3 is very similar to an approach shot on a par 4, it’s critical to master it. Rob Akins has a few tips.

Golf Drill: 9 o'clock drill

Tue, 06 Nov 2007 07:31:00 -0600

Charlie King explains why its important to have a good working knowledge of how far the ball's going to go with a half swing.

Golf Tip: Ice the slice

Tue, 06 Nov 2007 07:30:00 -0600

The slice is almost a universal problem for golfers, but it doesn't have to be. Dr. Gary Wiren explains.

Golf Tip: Don't "Hit down on the ball"

Fri, 03 Aug 2007 05:00:00 -0500

Kip Puterbaugh explains why he takes issue with the common golf instructional command of “Hit Down on the Ball” in this week's tip.

Golf Tip: Keep pushing

Wed, 11 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Hank Johnson explains why he wants you to keep pushing through your downswing.

Golf Tip: Finish strong

Tue, 26 Jun 2007 07:30:00 -0500

Hank Johnson demonstrates a simple exercise to get you in the proper finish position.

Golf Tip: Two club turn

Fri, 25 May 2007 05:00:00 -0500

Proper shoulder turn is an important component of a good golf swing. Your shoulders should turn on an angle that is perpendicular to your trunk. Hank Johnson help you find out if you're doing that.

Golf Tip: A balanced way to lower scores

Tue, 15 May 2007 11:00:00 -0500

A sure-fire way to lower scores is to improve your ball striking. Mark Wood shows why balance is the first area you should look at.

Golf Tip: Chalk Line Drill

Thu, 10 May 2007 05:00:00 -0500

Once you’ve mastered speed, then you can worry about the line. Hank Johnson shows how you can use a chalk line to practice.

Golf Drill: Turn Behind the Ball

Fri, 13 Apr 2007 08:00:00 -0500

Many players don’t turn adequately on their backswings. A proper turn is critical if you want to release and square the clubface at impact. Hank Johnson shows you how to practice.

Golf Tip: Plugged? Try a longer club

Tue, 10 Apr 2007 12:00:00 -0500

Rob Akins explains why you might want to take a longer club out of your bag if you're plugged in a greenside bunker.

Golf Tip: Impact and your grip

Tue, 03 Apr 2007 10:00:00 -0500

For many players trying to improve your handicap is simply a matter of deciding exactly what you are trying to do. Mark Wood explains.