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How To Hit Down on the Golf Ball

To properly hit down on the golf ball, we all have to ensure our setup is correct, our weight transfers evenly, and our wrists stay cocked for as long as possible. Doing these few things will ensure your club head finds the front of the ball first to create loft and consistency with all clubs. I’ve outlined the most important factors to understand to ensure these parts of your game are working correctly to hit down on the ball. Once you’ve absorbed those, you can move on to the below-mentioned drills. With dedication and insight into why we hit down

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Achievable Golf Goals To Lower Your Score in 2024

Do you struggle to lower your handicap every year despite making golf goals for yourself? I have been there, and it is frustrating. But we are in this together as casual golfers. That is why I prepared this guide to cover setting golf goals. You will want to learn the difference between a process and an outcome goal. I have provided the guidelines I follow for setting goals and measuring their success. Plus, I share some examples of big and small goals to get you thinking. ContentsHow To Set Achievable Golf GoalsProcess Goals Are Great for BeginnersOutcome Goals Are Great

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How Far To Stand From A Golf Ball: A Simple Rule To Follow

To know how far to stand from a golf ball, do this trick that I learned 42 years ago: Get into a good setup position, with good posture, and address the golf ball. Your hands should be two fists from your lead thigh with your irons. If you’re using wedges, you’ll be slightly closer. If you’re using a driver or woods, you’ll be slightly further away than two fists. That checkpoint will let you know if you are standing a correct distance from the ball. Starting as a six-year-old, this is how I ensured I was the right distance from the

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How Much Golf Is Too Much For Marriage? Tips From A Pro

At a PGA conference I attended several years ago, they said the divorce rate was roughly 10% higher for golf professionals. However, I’ve been married for 24 years and am a certified PGA Professional who has worked for nearly three decades in the golf industry. That’s why I’ll be sharing what I’ve learned because I believe anyone who loves golf can still have a successful marriage at the same time. Note: I am not a certified marriage and family counseling professional, so this is just my experience and opinions. “I don’t know what the divorce rate is for head (golf)

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Bifurcation in Golf: What It Is & How It Affects You?

The big buzzword recently in golf is “bifurcation,” which means the “division of something into two parts.” In golf, this refers to the growing difference between professionals and average golfers. Therefore, a new “golf ball rollback rule” has been proposed to close the gap. Basically, pro players may be required to use a competition golf ball. This will limit the longest drivers’ distance by about 3%. Those who don’t hit as far (most amateurs) won’t be initially affected by this. Why would this happen? PGA tour pros are shredding records at some of the most iconic golf courses and are using

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Callaway Supersoft Golf Balls Review: Pros, Cons, & Costs

The Callaway Supersoft balls are great for beginners. They’re also good if you’re looking for distance and have a slower swing speed (below 85mph with a driver). The Supersoft balls won’t offer a lot of spin, but this helps you maintain control and avoid the dreaded slice. If you’re a lower handicap golfer and want more spin, you could try the Callaway Chrome Soft golf balls instead. You’ll never be able to reach your potential without the right ball, so be sure to read all the details below. You’ll learn the pros, cons, aerodynamics, cover materials, and price. ContentsCallaway Supersoft

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Titleist Pro V1 vs Pro V1x: Differences, Pros, Cons

The Pro V1 gets more distance, feels softer, and generates less long-game spin than the Pro V1x. It’s better for most golfers, especially mid-handicappers.  The Pro V1x gets more carry distance, feels firmer, and has more short-game spin. This is the best ball for you if you have a fast swing speed.  Be sure to read all the details below. Both Pro V1 options have premium price tags, so you don’t want to waste money on a ball that won’t help your game.  When I tested the Titleist Pro V1 vs Pro V1x with my medium swing speed, I preferred

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What Golf Ball Should I Use? Take This Quick Quiz

Beginner golfers should choose a ball with high distance, high forgiveness, low spin, and a soft cover like the Titleist TruFeel or Callaway SuperSoft. Experienced golfers should play with a higher-spinning ball with better accuracy, like Titleist Pro V1 or Bridgestone Tour B RX. Average golfers fall somewhere in the middle of these two categories with balls like TaylorMade TP5x or TaylorMade Tour Response. However, this is just a quick answer. You won’t want to buy the wrong ball for your swing speed and budget, so don’t miss out on the details I cover below about more types of golfers.

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Best Ball vs Scramble: Differences, How Tos, & Tips

Best ball and scramble are NOT the same. Best ball: Each player plays their ball as usual, but the lowest player’s score is recorded as the team’s score for each hole. It is most popular in 2-person teams competing in a foursome. Scramble: Each player plays their ball, but the captain chooses the best ball to play. Then, each team member hits from that spot, and the process repeats. It is popular with teams of 4 or more and is great for beginners. In both best ball vs. scramble formats, only one score is recorded on the scorecard, but both

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7 Best Golf Balls For Slow Swing Speeds: Pros, Cons, Reviews

The right golf ball can help slow swingers get a bit more flight, carry, and total distance.  Without the right golf ball, you’ll never have a consistently strong game, so don’t miss the details on each of these balls.  We tested some of the most popular golf balls for slow swing speeds. The list below contains options that put distance first before spin and feel. Although that may impact spin and greenside control, it enhances your consistency to put yourself in more scoring conditions. ContentsHow We Reviewed These Products7 Best Golf Balls for Slower Swing Speeds1. Best Overall – TaylorMade Distance+ProsConsSpecsRating:

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