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…
Everyone gets into trouble off the tee no matter what handicap you are. One of the more challenging tasks after hitting into trouble is recovering from a poor shot and getting yourself back into position to save par. In this Play Better Golf segment, Tour Pro and Srixon staffer, J.B. Holmes, gives us step-by-step instruction…
When starting to play the game of golf, one of the more challenging tasks is not just learning how to hit the ball but learning to hit the ball in the center of the face on a consistent basis. If you are able to make clean, consistent contact, you will see your scores improve. In this…
In golf, there is one thing that is certain. You can never predict your lie, especially around the greens. The better the lie, the more spin you can generate and vice versa. A typical issue amongst amateur golfers is that they don’t consider their lie when playing shots. In this Play Better Golf segment, short…
One very important part of the golf swing that is often times overlooked is your pre-shot routine. Majority of amateur golfers maintain the same swing thought(s) throughout the entirety of their swing, which at times, can be more harmful than helpful. In this Play Better Golf segment, Srixon tour staffer and PGA Tour winner, Russell…
