As highlighted in the previous article, we are looking how the face of the club changes the way the ball behaves. Today, we are going be taking a look at playing shots with the club face open. When addressing the ball, an open club face is when the line o...

When playing golf, you are required to play a range of different shots. When discussing shots and how to play them, you will sometimes be asked to open or close the club face. For the seasoned golfer, open, closed or square club face are recognisable terms...

You will be presented with various challenges when playing shots around the green. Chipping is one shot you will need to master to keep your score down but the lie of the ball can play a big role in the type of chip shot you need to play. Today, we are lo...

Right-handed golfers often have most trouble with the driver when there is wind blowing from right to left. This means the wind is blowing against your back as you are about to tee off and if the wind is strong, it leads to anxiety on the tee. This is com...

We are all at different stages of our golfing development but at one time, we were all beginners. Whatever we do in life, there are new things which you will try and in doing so you will be a beginner. The same applies in golf and if you are considering pl...

Playing golf is more than the technical and physical aspects of the game. We have discussed some of the mental challenges you can face on the golf course in previous articles but if you want to improve your golf in 2019, you need to adopt the best mindset...

Many people, especially as they get older, see golf as a great way to stay fit. Golf is a good way to get exercise but playing golf does not make you fit. In fact, there could be ways you could improve your fitness off the golf course, which will help to i...

Many golfers become nervous when asked to play shots over water and the pitch shot is one which can lead to a great deal of anxiety. You may even be faced with a pitch shot over water which requires less than a full swing and that can add to the tension....

For many beginner golfers, the first few rounds can be quite a daunting experience. Having looked at the rules of play, there are many things to be aware of when playing a round of golf. However, good golfing etiquette can get you a long way and today we h...

If you find yourself making a short chip onto the green, it usually means your approach shot did not find the target. Therefore, you are playing the chip shot as an extra shot you were not planning on having to make. This does not mean you should not prac...