Additional Golf Tips

Even More Tips to Improve your Golf Scores

Review the pages in this section for tips on further aspects of your golf game such as strategy, fitness, and psychology.

Make smarter decisions on the course through better course management and club selection and see your scores improve as a result.

Optimize your time spent at the driving range and take your practice sessions seriously instead of just pounding golf balls aimlessly.

Remind yourself that golf is a mental game and learn to keep thinking positively and stay focused throughout the 18 holes of your rounds.

Learn how getting into shape will translate into better scores and a more comfortable time spent out playing the sport you love.

Finally, review tips on which clubs to put in your golf bag and learn the advantages of getting custom fitted for your next set of clubs.

Course Management Tips

Golf strategy tips for green side shotsRisk/Reward for Greenside Shots

In this lesson we’ll look at ‘sucker’ pin positions and high-risk shots.

I’ll show you how you can save shots by weighing the risk and rewards.


Golf strategy tips for approach shotsRisk/Reward for Approach Shots

In this part 2 on risk/reward, we’ll look at your approach shots specifically.


Choose your tee box location carefully to protect yourself from out of boundsNo More Out Of Bounds

It elicits one of the worst feelings in golf, i.e., watching your ball drift beyond the white boundary posts, the OB line.

The simple but effective tip will help you stay in bounds when you need to.


Club Selection for Approach ShotsClub Selection for Approach Shots

Most amateur golfers under-club their approach shots and par-3 tee shots.

In this lesson you’ll see why taking an extra club or two will save you numerous shots over 18 holes.


Select your club based on your real distancesClub Selection for Real Distances

In this part 2 on club selection, we’ll look at the distinction between the distance you can hit the ball with your clubs, and the distance that you actually hit with them.

Indeed, your maximum distance and your average distance are not the same. You should take that fact into account when selecting your club, especially on approach shots.

 

Golf Practice Tips

Golf Practice Session TipsThe Best Golf Practice Routine

I believe this routine is one of the best uses for a bucket of balls.

It helps you transfer your game on the range, to (literally) any course on the planet.


Video Preview of Golf Practice Tips on Range Routine Part 1Get the Most from your Practice Session – Part 1

Divide your driving range session and your basket of balls into 3 phases – a warm up phase, a solid practice phase and then a cool down phase.

And never start by hitting balls with your driver.


Video Preview of Golf Practice Tips on Range Routine Part 2Get the Most from your Practice Session – Part 2

When it comes to practicing your golf game, quality beats quantity every time.

The secret is to make every shot count.


Video Preview of Golf Practice Tips on Understanding Range BallsRange Balls vs Real Golf Balls

This short lesson will help you understand why range balls don’t always behave as you might expect.


Video Preview of Golf Practice Tips on Understanding Range MatsRange Mats vs Real Grass

Many golfers tell me they have no problem striking the ball at the range.

But they hit a lot of fat and thin golf shots on the course. It’s important to understand why.

 

Golf Fitness Tips

Fitness for GolfersFitness For Golf – Scientific Proof That It works

Fitness for golf isn’t just for top professional players.

Here’s how players of any age and handicap can improve their game with a golf fitness program.


Golf Warm-UpGolf Warm Up

We’ll teach you how best to warm-up before heading off to the first tee.


Warm Up Exercises for GolfGolf Warm Up Exercises

Here’s a sample golf warm up routine that will help you get each game off to the best possible start.


Strength Training for GolfA Guide To Golf Strength Training

In this golf strength training article we’ll set out the step-by-step guidelines for creating your own golf strength routine.


Strength Workout for GolfComplete Golf Strength Training Workout

This sample golf strength workout will increase your swing speed and allow you to hit the golf ball further with every club in the bag.


Strength Exercises for GolfGolf Strength Exercises

A series of golf-specific strength exercises that you can perform at the gym or at home with some basic equipment.


Flexibility for GolfA Guide to Golf Flexibility

In this golf flexibility guide we’ll look at a step-by-step approach for creating a performance-boosting golf stretching program.


Stretching Program for GolfGolf Stretching Program

This sample golf stretching program will improve your golf game in a number of key ways.


Rear Shoulder Stretch for GolfGolf Stretching Exercises

These stretches form part of a golf stretching program that is suitable for golfers of every ability.

 

Mental Game Golf Tips & Lessons

Golf Mental Game Tips on Pre-Shot RoutineA Pre-Shot Routine for Every Golfer

Practice this pre-shot routine until it becomes second nature.

It will improve your ball striking consistency and lower your scores.


Golf Mental Game Tips on Swing ThoughtsSwing Thoughts: What to Focus on During Each Shot

We’ve all heard the Zen philosophy of ‘being in the moment’ and clearing the mind of all unwanted thoughts.

Sounds great in theory but how do you actually put that into practice?


Golf Mental Game Tips on Thinking PositivesThink in Positives and Get What You Want

“Don’t leave this putt short”, you think to yourself only to watch a 6-footer die 6 inches before the hole.

A classic example of how your internal dialogue can lead to the very thing you don’t want.

Here’s how to get what you do want.


Golf Mental Game Tips on Mental ArousalHow Changing Your Arousal Levels Can Improve Your Golf Game

Every top golfer is doing it.

Some shout and grunt while they’re doing it. Others use slow, heavy breathing to do it.

You should be doing it too.


Golf Mental Game Tips on Improving FocusImprove your Focus on the Golf Course

Most club golfers mentally split their round up into a front-9 and a back-9.

But that’s a sure way to lose focus and drop shots.

Here’s an alternative method for keeping mind ‘in the moment’.

 

Golf Equipment Tips

Video Preview of Golf Equipment Tips on What's In Your Golf BagWhat’s In Your Golf Bag?

Ever been confused about what combination of clubs to carry?

In this lesson I show you what’s in my bag and what I recommend for most club-level golfers.


Video Preview of Golf Equipment Tips on Custom FittingCustom Fitting Guide

You wouldn’t buy a new suit that didn’t fit and nor should you buy a new set of clubs that haven’t been customized to your body type and swing.

This laymans guide gives you the low-down on club fitting so you can buy with confidence.

 

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