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…
The mid-range pitch shot is one of the more important shots in golf. Whether you need to stick it close to get up and down for par, or you’re looking to take advantage of a layup on a par-5, knowing how to hit a 50-yard pitch is vital. In this Play Better Golf segment, Titleist Brand Ambassador…
When it comes to links-style golf, we hear a lot about hitting creative shots and flighting the golf ball down to keep it out of the wind. And in our latest Play Better Golf segment, Mark Blackburn, director of instruction at Graystone Country Club and Titleist brand ambassadors, shows us the fundamentals of the “Stinger”. Mark Blackburn:…
Let’s face it, we all have bad shots or those shots that put us in a tricky position. Bunker shots, in particular, are difficult as is but factor in a buried lie close to the lip of a bunker and they can seem almost impossible. In this Play Better Golf segment, Tour pro and Cobra…
The game of golf today has evolved. Every golfer (amateurs and professionals alike) wants to hit it further off the tee, and the only way to do that is to generate more power in your swing. In this Play Better Golf segment, one of the top teachers in the world and Callaway staffer, David Leadbetter,…
A common mistake that amateurs make around the greens, especially in tight lies, is that they tend to try and help the ball up in the air. That can cause you to chuck, thin, or even shank shots, leading to bogey or worse. In this Play Better Golf segment, Wilson Staff ambassador, Mike Small, gives…
A “Lag Putt” is a long putt, typically anywhere from 30-50 feet in length, where the objective isn’t necessary to make it but simply to put it somewhere inside 3 feet. There are some challenges with lag putting, and an important thing to note is that it helps to be confident with your stroke. Lack…
