I just came across this video, a movie trailer for The Back Nine. It’s a recently released documentary that follows the story of a middle aged man who decides to become a golf pro at the age of 40. Everyone tells him it is nearly impossible. He’s too old. Too out of shape. Even he…
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Never Practice Your Game on the Golf Course
Recently, I heard from one of our readers who, having read the blog post Golf Essentials #1: Keeping Your Dominant Eye On The Ball, determined to master the skill described in the post. (Click here to read it.) The only problem was that she had decided to do it while playing. She found herself testing…
The Secret to the Soft Golf Grip and “Straight As An Arrow” Drives
When you first start to play the game of golf it’s easy to believe that the long drive is a result of strength and power. Increased strength equals increased distance. But you’d be wrong. Not that there is anything wrong with strength. It just isn’t that critical to making long drives. In fact, strength can…
Tiger Woods Has Bad Golf Days Too
I love to watch Tiger Woods play golf. He seems to play with so much ease, as if he is just out for a lovely stroll, occasionally smacking a ball a few hundred yards down the golf course fairway. Of course it’s not true. It only looks easy for Tiger Woods because he works so hard practicing.
Nine Widgets to Help Manage Your Golf Game
A great online resource for today’s golfer can be found at the website of the Golf Handicap and Infomation Network. They have developed an online dashboard called eGolfer, that is free to join and use.
In Golf — It’s Always the Short Game
If you are like me, as a golfer, you love to hit your driver and your woods. There is something very satisfying about giving the ball a good whack and watching it sail down the golf course fairway. Of course, that is your hope, your mental picture each time you use one of those clubs.…
