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  • Lee Westwood – Q&A at WGC-Accenture Matchplay 2013

    Lee Westwood – Q&A at WGC-Accenture Matchplay 2013

    Lee Westwood answers fan questions at the Accenture Matchplay 2013 in a google+ hangout. He even spills the beans about his practice routine and how he divides his practice up between long game, short game etc. [clearboth] Talking about some great drills on how to improve your chipping, his favourite Ryder Cup partner, his personal…

  • Spin it! – How to Put Backspin on the Golf Ball

    Spin it! – How to Put Backspin on the Golf Ball

    The tour players do it all the time. They put so much spin on the ball that their approaches roll back after they hit the ground. They can even do it with their normal iron shots, too. These shots do not just look cool, but are also valuable tools to work the ball.[clearboth] For example you…

  • State of Mind – Use a Pre-Shot Routine to Unlock Your Short Game

    State of Mind – Use a Pre-Shot Routine to Unlock Your Short Game

    Many golfers seem to have a problem with their short game. I don’t even mean this in terms of their technique. It seems to be more of a mental problem that gets stronger and stronger the closer they get to the golf hole. Is this you? This syndrome mustn’t be a physical problem. Topping the…

  • Play your Age – Play Golf! Don’t Hurt Yourself!

    Play your Age – Play Golf! Don’t Hurt Yourself!

    Every sport usually involves intense strain for joints and muscles. Golf makes no difference. That’s why a good hard look at your swing can not only help you to play better but also with less stress. It’s almost always possible to build a pain free golf swing for any body. It’s important to recognise all…

  • Chipping Like a Champ

    Chipping Like a Champ

    More than often amateur golfers aren’t able to chip their ball within 6 feet of the flagstick. Statistically the tour pros sink only 55 percent of their putts from 6 feet away. This means that that it’s very likely for most amateur golfers to miss a putt that’s even farther away. During a round of…

  • Golf Myths – Myth #3 Weight Shift is Extremely Important in the Golf Swing

    Golf Myths – Myth #3 Weight Shift is Extremely Important in the Golf Swing

    One thing you hear quite often is that it is extremely important to shift your weight in your golf swing. Yes it’s true that you should have a weight shift from your backswing to your finish. Because you are moving your club around your body while turning your hips and shoulders you actually have to…