May 22, 2013

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Three Drills and Tips on Putting from Over 4 Feet

An astonishing 43% of all strokes in your golf game occur on the green. Here are three tips on putting, as well as drills to help you master the majority of your game. Reading the Green The break of the green and the grain of the grass is one of the most important things to [...]

Golf rules are important during green play

Two Golf Rules Every Player Should Remember on the Green

Golf is, at they say, a gentleman’s sport, and the golf rules are designed to ensure that you always play like one. But what the rules don’t tell you is that golf if often hardest on those meticulously managed greens. Below are some golf rules your partners, fellow players, and greenskeepers will thank you for [...]

Ready for free golf lessons from the Ole Miss Golf Course

Free Golf Lessons at The Ole Miss Golf Course!

The Ole Miss Golf Course will begin offering free golf lessons for players of all skill levels. On select Saturdays beginning October 27th, golf instructor John Graeber will be on the driving range to provide instruction to interested players. Graeber has been the instructor at The Ole Miss Golf Course for over 15 years. More [...]

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How to Golf Like a Pro: 3 Tips for Taking Your Game to the Next Level

Learning how to golf like a pro takes years of practice both on and off the course. Here are three practical tips to use now to help improve your game. 1. Learn to choose the right club for the shot. Since the rules of golf state that you can only have 14 clubs in your [...]

Using the stack and tilt golf method can cure a reverse pivot

How the Stack and Tilt Golf Method Can Help Improve Your Iron Shots

The stack and tilt golf method can be helpful for players with inconsistent iron shots and can decrease your risk of developing golfer’s back.  What is the Stack and Tilt Golf Method? The basic principles of the stack and tilt golf method are fairly simple. Your back remains vertical over the ball instead of twisting, [...]

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5 Great Tips for Building Confidence in Your Golf Game

Develop a great shot routine Feeling confident in even high pressure situations is easier if you have a solid shot routine. Your fundamentals will be right, you’ve mentally and physically rehearsed your shot, you’re composed, and you’re prepared well before you make your swing. Don’t criticize yourself during your round Berating yourself about your mistakes [...]