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Category: Long Game

  • Hang in There! How to Deal With Difficult Lies – Long Game Golf Lesson

    Hang in There! How to Deal With Difficult Lies – Long Game Golf Lesson

    Being able to hit the ball properly from different slopes is one of the things you are being confronted with every time you are on the course. Nevertheless most people neglect this part of their game and never dedicate any training time specifically to that area. The result is that they have to improvise most of the time…

  • Keep the Golden Mean – Long Game Golf Lesson

    Keep the Golden Mean – Long Game Golf Lesson

    Every golfer knows that feeling when you hit a ball flush right with the sweet spot of your club. For some people just one of those perfect shots makes a whole practice session worthwhile. Working on hitting with the sweet spot of your clubs does not only make you a more consistent ball striker, but will also improve…

  • It is all About Balance – Long Game Golf Lesson

    It is all About Balance – Long Game Golf Lesson

    Many golfers are unaware of the important role of balance and footwork during their golf swing. Only the right balance will let you hit the ball flush during impact and keep you away from swaying or the dreaded reverse pivot. If there is one drill that helps to learn keeping proper balance it is the feet together drill. It…

  • Length Does Matter – Hitting Your Driver Long and Straight

    Length Does Matter – Hitting Your Driver Long and Straight

    Driving distance is an important factor. If you want to go for a birdie or eagle on the Par 4s and Par 5s, you must be able to drive the ball well. Most beginning players fear to hit the tee shot with the big stick. Of course it is clever and right to play it safe, if…

  • The Man in the Mirror – Long Game Golf Drill

    The Man in the Mirror – Long Game Golf Drill

    One thing is vitally important when working on your swing. You need feedback. One kind of feedback is the ball flight itself. It tells you right away, how you have hit the ball. Another part is feedback from other players or your local pro. When you are working on your own, the mirror should become your best friend. Nearly…

  • Throw in the Towel – Long Game Golf Lesson

    Throw in the Towel – Long Game Golf Lesson

    A towel can be a great training aid for your golf swing. And the best thing is, you most likely have it with you on the range. Doing drills with it can help you to understand your swing arc and rhythm. Do the following two drills for a couple of minutes each and hit some balls in-between. First move…