There was a time when playing a long shot from the rough meant getting out a 3-iron and praying for a good result. However, thanks to the invention of the hybrid golf club, we no longer must approach a long shot from the rough with the fear we used to whe...

The mental side of golf is very important and improving this aspect of your game can have just as big an impact on your play as the physical side of things. As a golfer, you are often alone with your thoughts on the golf course and how you deal with this...

Chipping to the green can be one of the most difficult shots in golf. Judging the pace and flight of the ball, in addition to where you want the ball to land on the green can be tough and requires plenty of practice to get right. However, not all greens a...

As a beginner golfer, you are advised to book a session with a professional golf instructor to get a grip of the basics. Starting off in golf and doing things all your own way can feel great but ultimately you will reach a stage where your development stag...

Obviously, the best advice about playing out of bunkers on the golf course is not to get into them in the first place. Always try and give yourself some margin for error when playing a shot towards a bunker and this will help keep your ball out of the san...

Using the driver on par-4 and par-5 holes is different to any other shot on the golf course. There are many aspects which come together to make a successful drive but one of the most important is the ball position. This is one of the few things you can co...

It is very easy for an approach shot to the green to only slightly miss the target and for the ball to finish up on a bank close to the green. This can leave an awkward downhill lie to the green and make a recovery shot seem very difficult. The pitch requ...

Many beginner golfers will try and get their ball as close to the green as possible without thinking about the next shot. Getting the ball close to the green is not always the best choice. Thinking about what distance you want to leave for your approach t...

You may feel happy playing golf at your current level and there is nothing wrong with that if you are enjoying your time on the course. However, for those who want to improve their game and hit lower scores, there comes a time when you need to get out of...

Being able to use the nine iron means a chance to get the ball as close to the hole as possible and that should be the only thought going through your mind with this club in your hand. A great deal of strategy can go in to a round of golf but when you are...