There are a number of factors to consider when playing short chip shots around the greens. The average golfer typically plays short chip shots with the ball too far back in their stance and with their weight too far back in the setup position. In this Play Better Golf segment, Ladies European Tour player, and…
A common feature of many great putting strokes is flow. And what we see as a graceful stroke is actually the result of letting the putter head load naturally on the backswing and release through the ball. In this Play Better Golf Segment, Titleist Leadership Advisory Staff member, Justin Parsons, provides some tips on how…
Every golfer wants to hit the long ball off the tee. There is no better feeling than crushing a drive dead down the middle, not to mention, a good drive can set you up for an easier second shot, keep you out of trouble and ultimately help you shoot better scores. For amateur golfers, hitting…
A pitch shot, which typically ranges from 30-60 yards, is out of the comfort zone for a lot of players. You can play the ball high and land it soft, low and let the ball run out, or in some cases low and spin the ball. However, it is all dependent on the pin position…
Your lie is hit or miss whenever you hit your ball in the rough. It could be sitting up perfectly or could settle deep down in the rough. If you do have a ball that is buried in the rough, changing your approach to executing the shot could be the difference in having a putt…
One major difference between amateur and professional golfers is the professional golfers’ ability to read the greens. There are a number of factors that need to be taken into consideration before lining up and attempting your putt like slope, grain, speed, direction and break to name a few. In this Play Better Golf segment, Callaway…
The long par-3 in the eyes of the amateur golfer can seem like a daunting task. Not only is a birdie seemingly out of the picture but the opportunity to make par seems unlikely on any hole 200+ yards. In this Play Better Golf segment, Titleist Staff Professional, Mark Blackburn discusses the importance of choosing a…
Draining a putt dead center of the cup from any distance can be one of the most gratifying experiences in the game of golf. But missing a short putt can be a dreadful moment that every golfer has experienced. In the Play Better Golf segment, former Tour pro and Callaway/Odyssey staffer, Ian Baker-Finch, gives us…
Every golfer wants to hit the ball longer and straighter off the tee. To drive the golf ball with power and accuracy, you must be set up correctly. In this Play Better Golf segment, Callaway staffer, and top-ranked teaching pro, David Leadbetter, gives us some helpful tips for proper setup when hitting the driver to hit…
There are a number of factors that need to be taken into consideration when putting. One of the most common errors among golfers of all levels is that they do not have their eyes properly aligned with their putting setup. In this Play Better Golf segment, short game guru, Dave Pelz, offers some putting alignment tips to…
