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.

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.

Escaping The Bunker

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.

Engaging Juniors With Uneven Lies

My purpose in the golf industry is to help grow the game. For me, there’s no better way to do that than through working with kids. The ToughLie 360 has helped me engage and develop young golfers in lessons and uneven lies.

Are You A Scooper/Flipper On Short Pitch Shots?

Have you ever been next to the green and proceeded to skull/top your next shot over the green? You are probably a scooper/flipper.

Knowing Your Wedge Distances

Anytime we have a wedge in our hands, it is a scoring opportunity. The closer our average proximity to the hole, the more pars and birdies we make. One of the reasons Dustin Johnson is currently the number one player in the world, is improved wedge play.