Golf Academy

Worldclass players display remarkable artistry around the greens and spend an exceptional amount of time on their short game. Take time to work on your short game. An ideal practice session would have you hitting an equal amount of short and long game shots.

Too often we all try to make a bunker shot harder than we need to. We have all seen the magazines, golf channels and other outlets talking about how we have to make a completely different swing and set up for a bunker shot.

Finding a purpose to why you play golf and also how you approach your game shot by shot can change the way you play. First off I believe we all play golf for enjoyment.

One of the more difficult and feared shots for most players is recovering from the fairway bunker.

One of the easiest and safest shots you can add to your game is off green putting with your hybrid.

The awareness of becoming 40 is hard to explain unless you’ve crossed that threshold. When I was in my 20s and 30s I heard about the physical decline that oftentimes accompanies the reaching of 40.

By definition, the chip is a low rolling shot used around the green when you have a lot of green between you and the pin. It usually consists of approximately 1/3 air time and 2/3 rolling time on the green. Club choice is usually a 7 or 8 iron, but may vary if you are going uphill or downhill.

When you are playing golf on our beautiful tree-lined courses here in the upper Midwest, you are likely to encounter situations were you have to hit out of those majestic trees if you hit a wayward drive.

Start your season opening practice with good habits when you hit the range or indoor facility. Most golfers carry 14 clubs in their bag, while we can only swing one at a time.

Stop banging your head against the wall because of your poor putting. One of the most common reasons for poor putting is too much movement of the upper body and head during the stroke.

Is 2011 the year that you are going to improve you golf game? Is this the year you will break 100, break 90, or break 80? If this is the summer you are going to get better, it is important the start the season off right.

Two Check Points For An On Plane Swing By Chris Foley A commonality among a large percentage of great ball strikers is that they have the club on relatively the same angle. Golfers who swing the golf club "on plane" tend to hit the ball...

Short Pitch Shots Don't Hesitate, Accelerate!  By John Green Do you hit over the green, leave it short, chunk, top, blade, shank, block, or pull your short pitch shots? Pitch shots 50 yards and in can be troublesome for a lot of golfers....

3 Cardio Tips For Golfers By Lisa Holtan Cardiovascular exercise helps to keep the heart and lungs healthy. Plus, it will help you from tiring so quickly during your round of golf. Here are 3 cardio tips you can do on and off the course to...

Golf Gets It Right By Jim McNaney Despite the fact that I coach and teach golf for a living, I've spent the better part of the last 10 years traveling around the country with my oldest daughter as she peruses her dream of playing college...