Learn the difference to understand your mistake. A mistake that I have observed on numerous occasions around the chipping green is a major player for an amateur´s lack of skill around the green. To be able to understand how to play a shot you must first...

Ask amateur golfers what they fear most on a golf course and many would say a greenside bunker shot, especially if they are faced with a high lip or a plugged lie. But bunker play can be easier if we forgo the “orthodox” method of teaching and head down t...

In recent years the idea of being custom fitted for new clubs has become the norm. You walk into a golf store and you are offered a “free” custom fitting service, to ensure that you have the best equipment for your swing. As a golf coach I have often bee...

Throughout the amateur game, and indeed the professionals, the person that holes the most putts from inside of 6 feet is generally the person that wins the most often. It is something that many amateur golfers fail to notice as a major shot saving skill a...

One of the most annoying aspects of arranging a golf tournament is the failure of golfers to arrive in plenty of time to collect their cards, or fail to turn up. (It is even more annoying if you are running a shot-gun start tournament) Being prepared is a...

Golf is often considered to be a sport that requires very little physical ability, when in fact it requires a huge amount of effort, with each and every swing. As you age, in general you will become less agile and lose flexibility and power. This is all...

Now this is a tip that won´t do anything for your swing but you will feel much better if you take to heart what I am about to say. When you head to the course, you should do so looking ready to play golf. I have seen it all too often, a golfer turns up t...

One of the most common questions I face as a coach is “can you stop me slicing the ball in just one lesson?” The truthful answer is no, and the reason is simple. To change a slice into a fade or where possible a draw takes time, it is not possible to alt...

When you compare the grips of a single figure golfer or a professional to those of a weekend golfer you will find a startling difference. The weekend golfer’s grips will more than likely be splitting or hard and shiny, while the better golfer understands...

If you are a beginner and looking to break the magical 100 mark there are a few things that you can do to help you achieve this. You want to be realistic and accept that you will not go from shooting 100+ to shooting below 90 in one foul swoop, although y...