Bacon Park Golf Course Review
Bacon Park Golf Course is the local place to hit the links in Savannah, GA. It is a classic course that offers an easy round of golf and a good value.
Winter Home Putting Practice Range
When it is too cold, snowy, or wet to play golf, you can still practice those important putts. Check out my set up.
Pre-round Putting Practice
I have a routine before I start a round of golf. The length of the routine depends on if I made it to the course on time and the quality … Continue Reading Pre-round Putting Practice
The Day My Golf Game Almost Died
Some days the bear eats you and some days you get his pizza delivery. that doesn’t make sense and neither does how poorly I played golf today.
The Definitive Guide to the Gimme Putt
The Gimme Putt is an act of kindness in golf but when and why to offer one.
New for 2019: Call Your Golf Shot
There are times on the golf course when I am faced with a tough decision and tougher golf shot. I find myself with a tough lie, in between clubs, obstacle … Continue Reading New for 2019: Call Your Golf Shot
The Top 4 Unwritten Rules of Golf
The USGA rule book is one of the most quoted and feared books in the game of golf. Â We all want to play by the rules but we don’t always want to know if we are breaking any rules that result in stroke and distance. (Damn you OB and white stakes). Â There are however unwritten rules of golf that are not written down but rather passed down. Â These are the unwritten rules of golf my dad taught me.
The Only Area of Your Golf Game to Save 9 Strokes
There are merits to each but here is why the correct answer is SHORT GAME. Â Let’s first define short game as anything within 50 yards of the green and this includes green side bunkers. Â You work your hardest to cover 300+ yards in was few strokes as possible an then hope for the best? Â Short game takes touch, finesse, strategy, and foresight.
Ben Hogan’s Power Golf: Classic Swing Breakdown
Many and many books cover golf and all its points. If you are looking for a book to cover the basic physical and technical aspects of the golf swing, Ben … Continue Reading Ben Hogan’s Power Golf: Classic Swing Breakdown
Find the Beat to Your Golf Swing
Once I felt comfortable with the rhythm, I applied it to my swing. Â On the first beat, the BOP, I started my swing. On the second beat, my backswing was half way done. Â On the third beat, I completed my back swing and initiated the downswing. Â On the fourth beat, I made contact and struck the ball in a smooth hit. Â I let another bar play before setting up for another hit.
Just off of the Green: Putt or Pitch?
The drive landed 170 yard from the pin in the middle of the fairway. The next shot will require a bit of luck and skill with the wind in your … Continue Reading Just off of the Green: Putt or Pitch?
What is Your Chip Shot Aiming At?
Too many players do not take time to read the green on their chip. Aim your chip base don the green’s breaks and roll your shot to the pin and not past it.
The Pill Will Cure Your Putting Woes
Looking at the Pill, the physical description is a golf ball with its sides shaved off. The Pill has the same weight and feels like a full golf ball. Contact produces the same sound. The lack of sides makes the Pill unstable when not struck correctly and that is what it is designed to help with.
The Best Driving Range Ritual to Save Strokes
To get the most out of the driving range, I find it best to spend half my time practicing chipping. I got tired of flubbing chips or sculling shots across greens. It paid dividends and my score dropped. Why ruin two shots to get you just off the green by having no faith in your chip shot?
Momentus Swing Trainer Review
           The Momentus Swing Iron Trainer is a heavy weighted club with the same length and loft as a standard 7 iron. The molded grip helps to correct my grip into the proper position. If I find my swing feel begin to slip away, I grab my Momentus and get my hands back into position.