There are some spectacular holes on the PGA and European Tour circuit, one of which is the famous 17th hole at TPC Sawgrass. Located on the Stadium Course, the 17th features an island green and fans love watching the players as they attempt to avoid the wa...

Playing golf in the winter throws up many challenges. You must deal with playing in cold and wet weather and ensure the body remains warm so you can perform to your best without getting injured. Then there is the possibility of wind and rain to deal with,...

You have many types of shots to play when on the golf course. From the driver, fairway irons, escape shots and approach play, there is a great deal you must get right to land on the green with a chance of par or birdie. However, a few missed putts and bef...

Playing golf is more than being a good player technically, there are other aspects to consider and one of those is the mental side of the sport. It is surprising how many golfers neglect the mental aspect of golf and one component of the mental approach is...

Playing in a golf tournament is different to a casual round with friends. It does not matter if you are playing in your first or tenth golf tournament, you will need to be mentally prepared to give yourself a chance of playing well. Winning a golf tournam...

When thinking about playing a par-5 hole, the first thought which comes to mind for many people is the distance to the hole. Some par-5’s can be very long and this is daunting but there are other factors to consider. Hazards are the most obvious and you d...

Golf is a sport of fine margins and should something go slightly wrong, it can look bad. The swing is a vital element of golf and one of the more embarrassing moments on the golf course is topping the ball. This happens when the face of the club hits the...

In the previous article we discussed hitting the ball short and how to solve the problem. Today, we are going to look at the opposite, which is over hitting the ball and seeing the reasons why this might be happening and ways to prevent it from happening i...

Hitting the ball short is often referred to in golf as ‘under-clubbing’ and this happens when the ball lands short of the intended target. You should know the distance you can hit the ball with each club but it is still possible to select a club for a shot...

There are many things to think about which need to be right to produce a great golf swing. However, not all of them are covered in much detail and today we are going to look at an aspect which is often overlooked, weight distribution. For a standard swing...