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Golf Tip: Go low for control

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500

It may look unusual, but this setup will help you avoid blading or fluffing the ball in greenside rough. Try it and see.

Golf Tip: Get the ball moving forward

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0500

Typically, in a bunker, if a player is faced with a big upslope and a lip, they’ll grab their L-wedge or sand wedge , open it up and hit the ball. Rob Akins explains why you should take a less-lofted club instead.

Golf Tip: Lock and rock

Tue, 20 May 2008 06:45:00 -0500

Too many times, people get their hands involved in their putting. The shaft wobbles, and the clubhead flips or delays. Dr. Gary Wiren teaches you how to correct this.

Hank Johnson: Channel Chipping

Tue, 20 May 2008 00:27:52 -0500

Tom Ness: Improve Your Bunker Shots

Tue, 20 May 2008 00:22:25 -0500

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.