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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

Thinking about managing course always critical

Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Before you hit one shot, there are things to consider that will allow you to save strokes each round by using proper course management. Full story »

Buttitta: Use your feet to help read the green, too

Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Simply put, if you can't read a green, you can't make a putt. Full story »

Martin: There are a lot of factors when buying clubs

Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Just because your best friend is hitting a brand new XL5000 driver 30 yards farther doesn't mean that you should run out and buy one as well. Full story »

Hitting off uphill and downhill lies

Wednesday, May 28, 2008
There's help dealing with uneven lies. Full story »

Martin: Controlling the tempo leads to a proper swing

Wednesday, May 28, 2008
The more control you have over your tempo, the more consistent your swing will be, especially under pressure.

Full story »

Buttitta: It is better to take a divot on iron shots

Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Is it mandatory to take a divot when hitting an iron? No, it's not, But you would be better off if you did. Full story »

Lefty-right: Getting a grip

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Get out of the bunker alive and well

Wednesday, May 14, 2008
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