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From the Pro: When driving into the wind, swing easier

Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008
When you are forced to drive into the wind, some adjustments might help. Full story »

The other side to golf

Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008

From the pro: Sand or lob not always the best clubs near green

Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008
The most overused clubs from off the green are the sand and lob wedges. Many times a simple bump-and-run shot is a more effective shot to use in this area. Full story »

Get to par without the details

Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008

Do you believe there is more than one way to hit a golf ball? You should, because there is.


First, consider we were all born with some degree of hand-eye coordination. Some have more than others.


Those who don't have enough time to devote to golf techniques need easier ways to accomplish their goals. Such is the case in chipping and pitching, two facets of the game golfers always need to improve.


Here's how you can save par without enduring crippling details and uncomfortable set-up positions.

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Making it out of a fairway bunker

Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008
Fairway bunkers can be very penalizing if you do not know how to play out of them. Full story »

From the pro: Upper body is one key to stay inside the ball

Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008
Many of you have heard a television golf analyst make a statement after some tour professional has hit a good shot that he/she really "stayed inside the ball." What does that mean? Full story »

From the pro: Get footwork right to achieve good balance

Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008
Balance in the golf swing starts with your feet. During the golf swing, we may flare the left foot ever so slightly to allow us to turn out of the way on our finish. Full story »

Putting stroke can help entire short game

Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Do you believe there is more than one way to hit a golf ball? You should, because there is. First, consider we were all born with some degree of hand-eye coordination. Some have more than others. Full story »

Pressure points important part of proper grip

Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Some golfers may have a grip that looks fundamentally sound, but actually isn't because of incorrect pressure points. Full story »

Low and slow works well on your takeaway

Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Given that a player has a fundamentally sound grip and setup, the next most important move in the swing is the first couple feet that the clubhead travels in the backswing, known as the takeaway. Full story »

Driving it better in the wind

Monday, July 14, 2008
Swinging smoother and slower is one way to beat the wind Full story »

Martin: Practicing is important, but make it fun

Wednesday, July 9, 2008
To improve in the game of golf it takes lots of practice. By practice, I do not mean just hitting balls without a plan to reach the level that you wish achieve. Full story »

Buttitta: Downswing must be in sequence

Wednesday, July 2, 2008
The golf swing is a series of complicated moves that must be performed in sequence. The key words here are "in sequence." Full story »

Martin: Hands play big part in learning to 'feel' the shot

Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Most golfers play by sight, sound and feel. If your clubs do not look good, sound good and feel good, it makes the game very difficult. Of course, there are exceptions to this rule as there are good blind golfers and deaf golfers. Full story »

Importance of pre-shot routines

Monday, June 23, 2008
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