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.
Give Yourself The “Acid Test”
It would be best if each range practice session began with a number of ¼, ½ and ¾ length pitch shots with your sand wedge. Not only is it a small swing to get your muscles warmed up, it helps you build up to the full swing, and of course, it’s a REAL shot.
Using Analytics To Improve Your Game
The use of analytics has become a huge part of the professional game. At the PGA Tour level the players have a big advantage in that every shot they hit in every tournament round is recorded through Shot Link.
SWING LIKE A “10”
Throughout our lives, we are aware of the “rating” scale of 1-10. It has been used in everything from attractiveness to truthfulness. “On a scale of 1-10…” How can you use this scale for your golf development?
If I Was… Thinking Of Getting Into The Golf Business
Over 25+ years in the golf industry, I’ve been approached numerous times by parents or young adults inquiring about the best way to get started in this business. Over the years, a slightly flip answer developed… “Don’t do it!”
Practice Like You Play
The golf course is a one-shot environment. On the golf course we have time between shots. Every shot we hit requires a different club to a different yardage from a different lie.
CREATIVE SPECIALTY SHOTS
With only a few set-up and swing adjustments, you can “master” these specialty shots that happen due to wind and on-course obstacles. Try these techniques out on the range then out on the course when you face these conditions.
Proper Club Fitting
In a club fitting, factors that should be considered include the club’s length, shaft flex, material and weight, lie angle, grip size, and club loft. Each factor can have an influence on how a player swings the club and their performance.
“MUDDY” GOLF CAN STILL BE FUN GOLF!
After a long winter in Minnesota, it’s exciting to get the golf courses open and seeing golfer’s outside again. However, with all those nice things, comes the realization that the courses are going to be wet and muddy for awhile.
The Putting Stick – 126 TOUR Players Are Raving About This Training Aid
If a six time major winner raved about a training aid, would you try it? If the European Tour’s top putter said this device was the only training aid he’ll use, would this short grass success tweak your interest?
Get Shafted! Finding The Right Shaft For Your Game
Think you know a lot about golf shafts? Think again! Did you know there are no standards for shaft flex? It can mean something different for every manufacturer. Playability tolerances in each category of stiff or regular are vast!
Measuring Your Club Distances
One of the easiest ways to improve scoring is to have a true understanding of how far you hit each club. Far too often, golfers base the yardage of a club by the best shot or longest shot they have hit with that club rather than average distance the club goes.
The World Is Not Flat! Playing Uneven Lies
The typical practice range does not reflect the conditions you find yourself in while playing. The flat lies presented at practice ranges make us feel “better” about our swing and ball flight because few adjustments need to be made.
Play Better Without Changing Your Swing
Over the course of the golf season, each month in this column we will be sharing ideas to help improve your golf game without changing your golf swing.
“Knockdown” Your Irons And Knockout Your Opponents
Do you take a divot past the original location of the ball when using your irons? If you don’t, the bottom of your swing arc is not where it should be.
Myth: Golfer’s Don’t Need To Lift Weights
I’ve heard many people say that golfers should avoid increasing muscle mass because it could hinder their swing. Too much bulk leads to inflexibility, they say.
The “Eyes” Have It
Most amateurs don’t spend enough time on developing good speed control around the greens; the player that can control their distances will greatly reduce their scores.
