Your short game is the key to a good score in golf. No matter how well you can drive, if you can’t chip or wedge your ball onto the right spot on the green, you’ll never be able to improve your score. Many golfers make the mistake of focusing on putting and driving, missing out [...]
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Short Game Bible By Dave Pelz
September 26th, 2008 — , Book Review, Golfers, Tips and Tricks, best books, bump, confusing terminology, different games, euphemisms, job, mistake, rank beginner, score, short game, skill level, three games from CourseLadder @ Golf Ball Driver
The Art of Putting By Stan Utley
September 19th, 2008 — , Book Review, Failure, Golf Ball Driver, Mental Game, Tips and Tricks, absolute basics, admirable job, experiences, favorite golf, instructional books, novice golfer, proper stance, skill level from CourseLadder @ Golf Ball Driver
If you’re trying to work on your putting game, this book is by far one of the best we’ve ever seen. You’ll be able to learn a lot from it and even if you’re a putting pro, there are some fantastic tips and techniques that everyone should try. This book can make a big difference [...]
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September 17th, 2008 — , Tips and Tricks, aim, hips, knees, legs, sweet spot, swing from CourseLadder @ Golf Ball Driver
Your legs may not be swinging but that doesn’t mean that they don’t play a huge role in how hard you hit, how accurate you are, or how far the ball goes. Your legs play a very large role in your swing, and it is all too easy to go wrong if you aren’t placing [...]
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September 15th, 2008 — , Golfers, Tips and Tricks, avid golfer, cart, erosion, excess strain, few days, golf gloves, hip joints, hips, injuries, joint pain, medications, playing time, proper golf, repetitive motion, risk, several times, shoulders, swing, walking time, wear and tear from CourseLadder @ Golf Ball Driver
If you are an avid golfer that plays several times a week, there is a risk that you could develop joint erosion. This is a painful process that can reduce your swing, and make it difficult to function normally. However, there are steps every avid golfer can take that will help them avoid joint erosion.
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Golf Tips: Addressing the Ball
September 10th, 2008 — , Attitude, Golfers, Mental Game, Tips and Tricks, accuracy, bridge, golf 1, hips, many things, nine times, perspective, practice swing, proper grip, rhythm, salvage, worries from CourseLadder @ Golf Ball Driver
One of the biggest problems for many golfers comes when it is time to address the ball. There are so many things that can go wrong, that it is all too easy to lose your focus and end up spoiling your shot because your mental game is a mess. Here are some great tips to [...]
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September 8th, 2008 — , Robert Muir Graves, Robert Trent Jones, Tips and Tricks, William Bell, bunkers, club house, course designers, golf course, muir graves, rough idea, score cards, scorecard, signature style, stress, trent jones, video tours, water hazards from CourseLadder @ Golf Ball Driver
Walking on to a course you have never played can be a little intimidating, especially if you are alone. You may not feel like chatting up the other players to get some tips and some course’s score cards leave a lot to be desired. However, there are some great ways that you can minimize the [...]
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Correcting Your Backswing
September 3rd, 2008 — , Golfers, Tips and Tricks, accuracy, backswing, downward arc, exact moment, fingers, hips, knees, little bit, shoulder problems, shoulders, slow motion, small spring, swing, torso from CourseLadder @ Golf Ball Driver
While many golfers focus on fixing their swing, it’s often the backswing that is forgotten as part of the equation. If you are finding that you are having difficulty with accuracy, or you are not hitting the ball as far as you would like, it may be due to your backswing. Here are some easy [...]
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September 1st, 2008 — , Golfers, Tips and Tricks, backswing, downswing, driving range, fluid motion, instances, long shots, short game, short shot, struggle, swing, timing issue from CourseLadder @ Golf Ball Driver
When it comes to golfing, a lot of attention to paid to the feet, the entire stance and the swing, but the moment of impact is possibly the most critical. Whether you are trying to hit a ball 200 yards or 2 inches, it’s that moment of impact that will determine how successful you are. [...]
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August 27th, 2008 — , Tips and Tricks, bonus, boston marathon, clubhouse, contact sport, different ways, exercise, exertion, fifteen minutes, five minutes, free time, game 1, holes, injuries, muscles, next morning, proper precautions, shape, stretches, swings, tendons, walkers from CourseLadder @ Golf Course Ladder
Although golf is a non-contact sport, there are still plenty of different ways that you can injure yourself on the course. Many players don’t look at golf as a form of exercise, and as such, they don’t take the proper precautions to ensure that they do not strain their muscles or injure their tendons. There [...]
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August 27th, 2008 — , Tips and Tricks, bonus, boston marathon, clubhouse, contact sport, different ways, exercise, exertion, fifteen minutes, five minutes, free time, game 1, holes, injuries, muscles, next morning, proper precautions, shape, stretches, swings, tendons, walkers from CourseLadder @ Golf Course Ladder
Although golf is a non-contact sport, there are still plenty of different ways that you can injure yourself on the course. Many players don’t look at golf as a form of exercise, and as such, they don’t take the proper precautions to ensure that they do not strain their muscles or injure their tendons. There [...]
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August 25th, 2008 — , Golfers, Tips and Tricks, back yard, chip shot, definite trouble, exercises, frisbee, gauge, nine iron, pitch shot, pitching wedge, practice shots, seven iron, short game, swing, target, three chances, trouble spot from CourseLadder @ Golf Course Ladder
For many golfers, the short game is the spot where an entirely terrific round of golf can go completely downhill. While some may find the short game the easy part of golf, the vast majority usually find that this is a definite trouble spot. There are quite a few things that can go wrong with [...]
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August 25th, 2008 — , Golfers, Tips and Tricks, back yard, chip shot, definite trouble, exercises, frisbee, gauge, nine iron, pitch shot, pitching wedge, practice shots, seven iron, short game, swing, target, three chances, trouble spot from CourseLadder @ Golf Course Ladder
For many golfers, the short game is the spot where an entirely terrific round of golf can go completely downhill. While some may find the short game the easy part of golf, the vast majority usually find that this is a definite trouble spot. There are quite a few things that can go wrong with [...]
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August 20th, 2008 — , Tips and Tricks, differe, different face, dramatic impact, face length, faces, game, natural medium, oomph, problem areas, proper stance, rules of thumb, shopping, tape measure from CourseLadder @ Golf Course Ladder
Although putters all tend to look the same, there is actually quite a lot of difference when you get down to it. Not all putters are created equal and if you’re using the wrong one, chances are you may be pretty frustrated on the green. If you haven’t been professionally fitted for a putter, you [...]
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August 18th, 2008 — , Golfers, Tips and Tricks, backswing, bounce, club face, disaster, loft, pitch, point of impact, sand trap, sand traps, sand wedge, score, spectrum, straight line, swing practice, variation from CourseLadder @ Golf Course Ladder
Even the best golfers can end up at the bottom of a sand trap every once in awhile and it pays to know how to get out of one. This is probably one of the most frustrating hazards you can run into while you’re golfing, but there are some tips that you can use that [...]
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August 13th, 2008 — , Golfers, Tips and Tricks, body position, exercise that you can do at home, game, golf ball, hips, little bit, living room, mistake, nearby water, posture, score, sweet spot, swing, trees, water hazard, wrong direction, wrong way from CourseLadder @ Golf Course Ladder
Out of all of the mistakes you can make out on the course, a slice is probably the most common. This refers to a ball that goes to the right after you hit it, usually right into a nice stand of trees or a nearby water hazard. A slice is devastating to your game, and [...]
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August 11th, 2008 — , Tips and Tricks, br, diagonal line, index finger, left hand, little bit, palm, pinkie finger, shaft, swing, t grip, t touch, thumb, tight grip from CourseLadder @ Golf Course Ladder
Few players realize just how important their grip is when it comes to their swing. If you are not gripping your club correctly, you will not be able to effectively harness the power of your swing. You may slice, you may hook, but you will most likely get frustrated. Your grip plays a huge role [...]
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How to Correct a Hook Shot
August 6th, 2008 — , Tips and Tricks, blunders, correct stance, distractions, fingers, first hole, game, golf course, holes, hook shot, nine times, physical aspects, quiet place, righ, several times, swing, tees, thumb, visualization from CourseLadder @ Golf Course Ladder
Out of all of the blunders you can make on a golf course, a hook shot can be one of the most frustrating. Often, players find that they consistently hook their shots off the tees, and no matter what they try, they can’t get past it. Soon, they end up mentally defeating themselves before they [...]
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August 4th, 2008 — , Tips and Tricks, big mistake, climate, fairways and greens, golf course, golf shoes, hips, hot feet, important point, knees, legs, lightweight shoes, mechanics, pay attention, perfect pair, pesticides and herbicides, sciatica, shoe shopping, soft spikes, t pay, wet feet from CourseLadder @ Golf Course Ladder
Having the right pair of golf shoes impacts much more than your comfort level. If you’re wearing the wrong shoes or if they do not fit properly, this can effect your swing and as such, your entire game. Most of us don’t pay attention to our feet in golf, but they are incredibly important. [...]
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July 30th, 2008 — , Golf Clubs, Tips and Tricks, accuracy, club selection, decisions, freedom, game, graphite shaft, intermediate players, mistake, money, next level, overall score, professional players, tools from CourseLadder @ Golf Course Ladder
If you are new to this sport, or ready to take it to the next level, club selection has a lot to do with how well you will end up playing. While there is no substitution for technique and skill, having the right kind of golf clubs can have a big impact on your overall [...]
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July 28th, 2008 — , Golfers, Tips and Tricks, Video Games, accuracy, arc, downswing, flop shot, knees, living room, next flop, swing rhythm, upswing from CourseLadder @ Golf Course Ladder
If you have ever come up to short or too long on your approach to the green, it’s time to master the art of the flop shot. This is a shot that eludes many golfers, but once you’ve got it down, you will notice that your overall accuracy improves and you’ll be able to get [...]
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July 24th, 2008 — , Tips and Tricks, accuracy, chalk, deal breaker, density, distances, enormous difference, exercise, exercises, fine tune, little hole, living room, measurement, measurements, measuring tape, practice balls, score, slope, swing, terrain changes from CourseLadder @ Golf Course Ladder
No matter how well you can drive or chip, the key to your score often lies right on the green. The exercise of putting a little ball in a little hole is one of the most frustrating known to men and it can be the deal breaker when it comes to getting a great score. [...]
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July 22nd, 2008 — , Golfers, Jack Nicklaus, Mental Game, Tiger Woods, Tips and Tricks, backtracking, bare minimum, beginner tips, cornerstones, golfing, mental blocks, mistake, perfect club, proble, rush, shame, strong foundation, swing techniques, taking the time, tendency, trouble spot from CourseLadder @ Golf Course Ladder
So many golfers make the mistake of jumping ahead when it comes to handling their game. They get wrapped up in the latest swing techniques or spend their lives in the search of the perfect club. Unfortunately, these players are missing what could be wrong with their game. Sometimes, you have to go back to [...]
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Picking The Right Gear to Improve Your Game
July 17th, 2008 — , Tips and Tricks, club fitting, culprit, custom clubs, footprints, game 1, game problems, golf game, golf shoes, legs, overpronator, rack clubs, right shoes, score, swing, torso from CourseLadder @ Golf Course Ladder
If you are finding that no matter what you try, your golf game is just not getting to the point where you want it, the answer may be in the tools and equipment you are using. Many players go their entire lives without a proper fitting for their clubs. Others may never realize that their [...]
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3 Tips for Getting Mentally Prepared to Play Golf
July 15th, 2008 — , Failure, Tips and Tricks, brain, bud, distractions, first tee, game, golf 1, golf video games, mindset, quiet spot, score, self affirmation, self defeating thoughts, sessions, single shot, true golf, visualization from CourseLadder @ Golf Course Ladder
The old saying is definitely true. Golf is 99% in your head and as maddening as that is, if you’re not getting the right mindset for your game, you may never be able to achieve your goals. If you’re ready to get that score to where you want it to be, you’ve got to start [...]
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Diagnosing Your Swing Problems
July 10th, 2008 — , Tips and Tricks, accuracy, aim, arc, dramatic improvement, exercise, few degrees, game, habit, hands of a clock, hips, right solutions, swings, turnstile, video swing from CourseLadder @ Golf Course Ladder
If you’re having trouble with your game, the first place to look for answers is in your swing. Most players struggle to perfect their swings throughout their entire lives and some may never get to the point of having the “perfect swing.” You don’t need to be perfect, but there are a few things that [...]
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July 8th, 2008 — , Tips and Tricks, disastrous effect, exercise, exercises, hips, isolation, knees, mirror, swing, sync, tendency, torso, windmill from CourseLadder @ Golf Course Ladder
While we all know that our knees and hips can have a disastrous effect on our swing when used improperly, they can actually help you hit a better drive when you use them the right way. Let’s focus on each one and work on some exercises that will help you get that swing you’ve always [...]
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