Interestingly enough, I found myself yet again at PGA.com…. I came across an article about golf etiquette and figured it’d be worth sharing. Arrive: * If caddies are available: o Remember caddie programs are an excellent way for young people to earn some money and be exposed to a sport that they can enjoy and…
Golf Tips
You should be able to hit 100 yards with every club
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Yes, crazy I know… Johnny Miller, one of the old school greats, was quoted saying “Players these days, ain’t got no class, no style in their swing, all they got is long hits and good technology, none have the finesse of the old days!” He was mentioned in an article where Mike Malaska asked him…
Playing Golf With the Boss
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I’ve encountered this same article on more than one occasion and I read it every time I do. A lot of it is common sense, but there are some nuggets to be found. It’s written by a lady named Lisa Furlong and she gives tips on what to do if invited to play golf with…
What age should you start your kids on Golf?
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Being that I now have a three year old and a six day old, this is a very relevant question for me. I’ve been doing some digging around and here’s the answer. You should begin your kids golf tutelage only if they begin to show interest in the game. (read “don’t force your kid to…
Little 3-wood advice from Butch
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I’ve always been a hackmaster when it comes to hitting a 3-wood from the fairway. One story that I’ll never forget. I was playing a round with my cousin/best friend on his home course in D.C. We were neck and neck the entire round and the games bragging rights were all riding on the outcome…
Repairing Ball Marks
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I was reading some of the threads on The Sand Trap and found a good thread about repairing ball marks that I wanted to share. Check out what Lake View Country Club made. Repairing Ball Marks The secret to success is disbursing this info out to as many golfers as possible. Also, you’ll find tons…
If you don’t use statistics, you dont want to get better!
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That’s what this article is about. Focus on your faults Another gem found via golf digest, I swear, if they keep this up, I might actually go for a subscription! 🙂 I believe it was written by Peter Sanders and he says “Golf is emotional, we remember a round by its scars and its highs,…
Little Pre-game Putting Advice, Courtesy of Phil
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Here’s the Article.. FindArticles – Phil’s favorite lag drill: learn to focus on speed, not break, on long putts Golf Digest, May, 2008, by Butch Harmon I actually came across this article in a Golf Digest magazine some kind person left in the Winnie Palmer Triage waiting room <I was there for 4 hours!>. My…