Golf Academy

On the Golf Academy page you will learn valuable tips and lessons by the pros in the world of golf. If you are interested in improving any part of your golf game you will probably find just what you are looking for in Tee Times Magazines large collection of articles and lessons.

To Pitch, Chip Or Putt

By definition, a putt rolls on the ground, a chip is partially in the air but primarily on the ground rolling, and a pitch is primarily in the air without much roll.

HAVE YOU GRADUATED?

Our younger years included going to school, passing ONE GRADE AT A TIME and ultimately graduating. Have you considered your golf development the same way?

Your “Approach” For Better Golf

This season my Tee Times column is going to focus on shotting better scores by improving your game from 150 yards and in.

YOUR RANGE BUCKET IS EMPTY…DID YOU GET YOUR “FIX?”

Welcome to a new golf season! The theme of my 2024 articles will be “BUILDING NOT FIXING.”

Be Deliberate In Practice

When the tour player goes to the range before a round it is generally not practice. It is to get loose and ready for the round.

CHIPPING – “SWING BACK, TURN THROUGH”

The chip shot may be golf’s most important shot for most amateurs to understand and develop.

Stop Trying To Make Birdies

Lou Stagner (@LouStagner on Twitter) who is a great follow about golf analytics and playing the game recently made a post that scratch players average 1.8 more birdies per round than 18 handicap.

R.I.P. – IS YOUR IMPACT IMAGE “KILLING” YOUR GAME?

Most for-profit businesses incorporate some version of the “bottom-line” approach; the boss, shareholders, clients, etc. require some degree of immediate return on their investment… yes?

Par 5 Strategy

If you were able to watch the Masters this year one thing at was talked about a lot was the lengthening of the par 5 13th hole.

“Muddy” Golf Can Still Be Fun Golf!

After a long and snowy Minnesota winter, spring is an exciting time as the golf courses open and we can get outside again.

Lower Your Scores By Knowing Your Yardages

This season my column in Tee Times is going to focus on playing the game of golf and on course strategy and approach to help you score better.

Building A Golfer From Scrath

This season, I am asking the reader to follow along each issue as we build a “new” golfer from “scratch”, and who knows, YOU might even become a SCRATCH GOLFER!

Fix Your Slice Forever – Part 5

This month we are going to focus on drills and exercises to influence the face of the golf club. The face of the club has by far the biggest influence on the initial direction of the ball.

Working Smarter Not Harder

It went too fast, but we are approaching the end of another season. My goal for this season’s articles was to stay consistent with the theme of COMMON DENOMINATORS of top players.