Like it or not, the driver often sets the tone for your entire round. Such will be the case during this month’s U.S. Open at Oakmont, where the winner will be the one who consistently finds the fairway off the tee. Most players can hit 75% of their clubs pretty well—but not their driver. Unlike … Read more
It wouldn’t be hard to find areas of the game where a typical Tour player far outshines the rest of us amateurs, no matter our skill level. From long and accurate drives to precise touch and feel around the greens, they usually stand head and shoulders above the weekend golfers hacking it up at your … Read more
Short game wizard Phil Mickelson shows a simple tip for the 50-yard pitch with two words: Aggressive Contact Colorado AvidGolfer We're not telling you anything new in saying that the short game is probably where you can save the most strokes. We also know that new drivers and distance off the tee are generally sexier … Read more
Even the best golfers in the world can’t avoid hitting it fat sometimes. Here are tips to help. Colorado AvidGolfer Whether your preference is to take large chunks of the earth with each iron shot or pick it clean off the turf, we're certain of one thing: you've hit fat chunk shots before and you're … Read more
Examining the benefits and differences between grounding your club or hovering it behind the golf ball Colorado AvidGolfer You're standing on the tee, driver in hand, ready to grip it and rip it. You place the ball on the tee, eye the fairway, and address the ball. If you're like many amateur golfers, perhaps dozens … Read more
Ed Oldham illustrates a drill to help you with your weight transition for any kind of golf shot. Colorado AvidGolfer A fundamental aspect of the golf swing is the weight transfer between your back foot and front foot. This transition should occur as your start your downswing whether chipping, pitching, or on a full swing. … Read more
Tips to avoid the dreaded shank from former European Tour pro Carl Watts Colorado AvidGolfer The dreaded “S” word in golf…the shank. If you've ever had a case of the shanks, you know they are no laughing matter. They can cripple your game, your confidence, and your enjoyment on the course. In the video below, former … Read more
