Having hit a nice tee shot down the fairway, you expect you ball to be in a nice position, with short grass underneath, ready to hit your second shot. However, there will be occasions when you ball comes to rest on what is known as a ‘tight lie’. A tight...

One of the aspects of playing golf which many amateur and beginner players forget to consider is what to wear when on the course. So much attention is given to obtaining the best playing equipment such as clubs and balls, that golf attire is often a secon...

Many amateur golfers head to the golf course with the idea of hitting the perfect shot every time. By perfect, this means getting the ball in the most precise position possible in relation to the target. This could be hitting a drive a far as possible dow...

The hybrid golf club has been one of the major new introductions in the world of golf club design. Thanks to the hybrid club being introduced to the market, the number of golf club sets including a full set of irons has decreased. While a full set of iron...

Playing golf is a great way to keep fit. Many of the muscles in the body are used when playing golf and you will do a lot of walking, especially if you are not using a golf cart. However, while playing golf can help with your fitness levels, there are thi...

Many beginner golfers believe there is only one way to play a shot when close to the green and that’s to chip up in the air and get it to land as close to the hole as possible. While there is nothing wrong with this shot, there will be times when it is ju...

During a round of golf, you are required to play several types of shot, all of which are different. You will use a different club from the tee of a straight par-5 hole to that of a short par-3 hole. Throughout the round you will use different irons, a put...

Fitness levels and the general approach to fitness in golf has seen great strides over the past decade. However, another aspect of the sport which has improved significantly over the years is psychology. Many professional golfers have psychological expert...

Golf courses are set up to challenge you and one aspect which is guaranteed to come into play during a round of golf is the rough. The thickness, texture and dampness of the rough changes from course to course and day to day. Chances are, you will find th...

One of the most common mistakes amateur golfers make is slicing the ball off the tee. Hitting a sweet drive down the centre of the fairway is one of the best feelings in the sport. However, hitting a sliced drive into the rough or trees is one of the most...