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How to Putt Better with a Pendulum Swing!
2011-11-16 05:08:00
Putting at its simplest form is a pendulum. You probably know what a pendulum is, that thing on top of your piano that goes back at forth at perfect tempo. But how do you putt like that? The human body isn’t made like a pendulum, there are actually moving parts such as your head, shoulders, ...This post: How to Putt Better with a Pendulum Swing ! Is Originally from: ProgolferDigest Please do not scrape content from ProGolferDigest.com. ProGolferDigest.com

Question from Robbin on Tempo Problem
2011-11-15 05:28:00
Robbin who is a 15 handicapper asked, I still facing Tempo problem during down swing as intent to force all the way from peak of back swing to hitting the ball. That always give the bad shot and frustration. Is there any swing thought to prevent this mistake. Hi Robbin, That’s a common problem for ...This post: Question from Robbin on Tempo Problem Is Originally from: ProgolferDigest Please do not scrape content from ProGolferDigest.com. ProGolferDigest.com
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How to ?Play? Better Golf!
2011-11-14 05:01:00
One of the secrets to “playing” better golf is simply playing more golf. As simple as that sounds, playing golf more, plain simply playing more golf rounds can due some good for your golf scores. Lately, I have been playing more golf and my golf scores have gotten better every round, I finally getting those ...This post: How to “Play ” Better Golf ! Is Originally from: ProgolferDigest Please do not scrape content from ProGolferDigest.com. ProGolferDigest.com

Backswing Tips for More Consistent Golf!
2011-11-11 06:20:00
I’ve actually been playing more golf lately although I have been busy as hell with my online business. Anyways, today during practice I came up with a swing thought that helped me greatly and this could possibly help you too. The great Ben Hogan was always big on swing planes and he said that his ...This post: Backswing Tips for More Consistent Golf ! Is Originally from: ProgolferDigest Please do not scrape content from ProGolferDigest.com. ProGolferDigest.com

The Double Waggle!
2011-11-02 07:06:00
Do you know the double waggle? the tripple waggle? or the quaddruple-waggle? or the infinite-waggle (that Segio Garcia uses)??? Well if you don’t it’s time to get to know them. The waggle helps you “feel” the swing, how much effort you will put into the shot, so you can control the distance. Many people do ...This post: The Double Waggle! Is Originally from: ProgolferDigest Please do not scrape content from ProGolferDigest.com. ProGolferDigest.com

Golf is About Being Able to Repeat Your Quirks!
2011-10-29 05:23:00
Golf is really about being able to “reproduce” the same golf swing over and over again. This doesn’t mean you need to “reproduce” the perfect golf swing, it just means that you can hit the same 15-yard fade or even 30-yard hook every time you hit the ball. Now, in order to be able to ...This post: Golf is About Being Able to Repeat Your Quirks! Is Originally from: ProgolferDigest Please do not scrape content from ProGolferDigest.com. ProGolferDigest.com
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How to Develop Golf Poker Face!
2011-10-26 05:22:00
For those of you who have played golf for at least several years, you probably know when someone mentions “poker face” on the golf course. In fact, this is actually one of the most important key factors to playing high-level golf. Golf is a sport where your emotions can easily get in the way and ...This post: How to Develop Golf Poker Face ! Is Originally from: ProgolferDigest Please do not scrape content from ProGolferDigest.com. ProGolferDigest.com

Advanced Swing Thoughts!
2011-10-22 06:47:00
Do you know one secret that helps you become better at golf? It’s definitely not hitting a ton of golf balls at the range although it does help if you do practice. The key is to really become better at golf everyday, perhaps you are hitting some chip shots at the practice green or working ...This post: Advanced Swing Thoughts ! Is Originally from: ProgolferDigest Please do not scrape content from ProGolferDigest.com. ProGolferDigest.com

Golf Swing Thought Secrets!
2011-10-08 07:43:00
Today was probably the best day I had at the range, I’ve actually not hit many golf balls lately and it’s actually the second time I’ve practiced in the last month. But, weird how you can put it all together when you get away from it. Anyways, here’s my golf swing thoughts, which are secrets ...This post: Golf Swing Thought Secrets ! Is Originally from: ProgolferDigest Please do not scrape content from ProGolferDigest.com. ProGolferDigest.com

Correct Backswing Leads to More Consistent Golf Swing!
2011-08-26 02:37:00
Today’s topic is about the backswing. A lot of people focus too much of their time on the downswing, transition, and whatnot. But if you don’t have a correct backswing, no matter what you do on your downswing and onward, you will probably still hook the ball or banana slice it. Even if you can ...This post: Correct Backswing Leads to More Consistent Golf Swing ! Is Originally from: ProgolferDigest Please do not scrape content from ProGolferDigest.com. ProGolferDigest.com
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How to Make a DIY Backyard Putting Green!
2011-06-12 02:04:00
Well, folks, I’ve moved into my new place that has a “yard” finally.  It’s a small yard but one of the first things I did was to build my own DIY backyard putting green. I used to work at the golf course so I know a little bit about growing grass but this DIY putting ...This post: How to Make a DIY Backyard Putting Green ! Is Originally from: ProgolferDigest Please do not scrape content from ProGolferDigest.com. ProGolferDigest.com

How to Make Your Own Putting Green in the Backyard!
2011-05-31 19:04:00
For those of you with a bit of gardening skills, you might want to consider making your own putting green in the backyard.  I am not talking about those fake ones (I don’t like astroturf putting too much) but growing your own putting grass seeds. First, you will need to find a relatively flat area ...This post: How to Make Your Own Putting Green in the Backyard ! Is Originally from: ProgolferDigest Please do not scrape content from ProGolferDigest.com. ProGolferDigest.com

The Trigger Golf Grip!
2011-05-14 02:59:00
You know, I’ve had a ton of success with the trigger golf grip in the past and one of my previous swing teacher taught me this.  It’s also the same golf grip shared by Greg Norman and John Daly. Although Greg Norman doesn’t mention it in his book, you can clearly tell in close-up photos ...This post: The Trigger Golf Grip ! Is Originally from: ProgolferDigest Please do not scrape content from ProGolferDigest.com. ProGolferDigest.com

Are you Chunking Pitch/Chip Shots?
2011-05-10 20:50:00
When I play with my hacker golfer friends (who shoot beyond 100 on average), one of the things that I do them over and over again during the course of round is “chunking” their pitch shots/chip shots. So, how do you “not” chunk pitch/chip shots? It’s pretty simple, most of my hacker friend who are ...This post: Are you Chunking Pitch/Chip Shots ? Is Originally from: ProgolferDigest Please do not scrape content from ProGolferDigest.com. ProGolferDigest.com

Seve Ballesteros Passes Away at 54
2011-05-07 20:59:00
Today I got up and heard the new that Seve Ballesteros at 54 due to brain cancer that has been getting worse for the last two years. I remember when I was about 14 years old, that’s when I first heard about Seve Ballesteros from my then golf teacher, his golf hero was Seve. Everytime ...This post: Seve Ballesteros Passes Away at 54 Is Originally from: ProgolferDigest Please do not scrape content from ProGolferDigest.com. ProGolferDigest.com

How to Exercise Right to Increase Your Driving Distance!
2011-05-07 03:57:00
Every golfer in this world wants to hit their drives farther (not straighter but farther), and believe me, I’ve been doing exercises to improve my driving distance for the last 20+ years. So, what are the best exercises to increase your driving distance? I wish I had my own workout room and take a bunch ...This post: How to Exercise Right to Increase Your Driving Distance! Is Originally from: ProgolferDigest Please do not scrape content from ProGolferDigest.com. ProGolferDigest.com

How Hard Should I Hit The Golf Ball on my Driver and Irons?
2011-05-06 16:39:00
A lot of amateur golfers hit the ball with 100% (or more) of their effort and this is main reason they can not hit the golf ball with control. One of the secrets of scratch and pro golfers is that they never swing out of control. So, how do you swing in control? As a ...This post: How Hard Should I Hit The Golf Ball on my Driver and Irons? Is Originally from: ProgolferDigest Please do not scrape content from ProGolferDigest.com. ProGolferDigest.com

You Must Put That Club Down When You Practice!
2011-05-06 02:54:00
One of the mistakes golfers make when they are on the range is that they don’t “align” themselves correctly and get into a bad habit of aligning themselves 20 yards right or left of the target. Believe me, I’ve played golf over 20+ years and it always comes back to that, alignment. If you can’t ...This post: You Must Put That Club Down When You Practice ! Is Originally from: ProgolferDigest Please do not scrape content from ProGolferDigest.com. ProGolferDigest.com

Frustrated with Golf? Golf Is Not for Perfectionists!
2011-05-04 18:33:00
Frustrated with your golf game, golf swing, or even your golf scores? Don’t worry, when you play too much golf, this can happen to you but it’s only a sign that your golf game is improving. Why? Most golfers get into this cycle: Play golf -> Play more golf -> Score Better -> Play more ...This post: Frustrated with Golf ? Golf Is Not for Perfectionists! Is Originally from: ProgolferDigest Please do not scrape content from ProGolferDigest.com. ProGolferDigest.com
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Practicing on the Golf Course!
2011-05-03 18:26:00
One of the “secrets” to scoring well in golf is being able to hit various different shots on the golf course.  I am not talking about completely flat lie at the driving range but the ones from real fairways, rough, and from different sidehill/downhill/uphill lies. How do you practice these shots and how to you ...This post: Practicing on the Golf Course! Is Originally from: ProgolferDigest Please do not scrape content from ProGolferDigest.com. ProGolferDigest.com

How to Get Out Of Bogey Train!
2011-05-03 18:10:00
You know many people say golf is all about your mind and it’s true, most of your good golf is played in your mind. I am sure this happens to you on the golf course like every time you play, you get on some kind of bogey train or even worse double-bogey train. It’s one ...This post: How to Get Out Of Bogey Train ! Is Originally from: ProgolferDigest Please do not scrape content from ProGolferDigest.com. ProGolferDigest.com

Is Driving Swing Different From Iron Swing?
2011-05-03 05:54:00
Mike Gleeson left a comment on this blog yesterday and he asked me, “Would it be safe to say, this method could be used for most clubs?” on my advice to hit the driver longer. Well, this is probably confused many golfers and believe me, my mom used to ask me all the time, “son, ...This post: Is Driving Swing Different From Iron Swing? Is Originally from: ProgolferDigest Please do not scrape content from ProGolferDigest.com. ProGolferDigest.com

Free Golf Handicap Calculator!
2011-04-29 22:04:00
Disclosure: This is a sponsored blog post. For those of you learning golf and you want to keep a track of your golf handicap, you might want to check out Golf HandicapCalculator .org, a free golf handicap service for golfers who want to keep track of their scores and handicap. As for myself, I’ve actually stopped using ...This post: Free Golf Handicap Calculator! Is Originally from: ProgolferDigest Please do not scrape content from ProGolferDigest.com. ProGolferDigest.com

How to Hit Long Sand Shots and Put a Lot of Spin On It!
2011-04-28 22:28:00
One of the easiest shots in golf  for pros and scratch golfers is a sand shot inside 30 yards. One of the hardest shots in golf for anyone is a long sand shot more than 30 yards. Why?  Because with the sand wedge, you can only hit it so far from the beach.  Since you ...This post: How to Hit Long Sand Shots and Put a Lot of Spin On It! Is Originally from: ProgolferDigest Please do not scrape content from ProGolferDigest.com. ProGolferDigest.com

How to Hit the One Hop and Stop, Low Trajectory/High Spinning Wedge Shot!
2011-04-28 22:02:00
You probably seen on TV golf pros hitting that one hop and stopping wedge shot. This is probably one of the most useful shots from 100 yards in because it’s a “one hop” and “stop”. I know you’ve seen other high-spinning wedge shots that land then roll back 20 feet.  I am not talking about ...This post: How to Hit the One Hop and Stop , Low Trajectory/High Spinning Wedge Shot ! Is Originally from: ProgolferDigest Please do not scrape content from ProGolferDigest.com. ProGolferDigest.com

The 3-Footer Putting Drill!
2011-04-28 20:37:00
Last time I talked about the 3, 5, 10, 15, 25 feet putting drill, well there’s another drill that will help you get 100% proficiency rating at short putts. This is the “infamous” 3-footer putting drill. First, you find a flat surface on the putting green with no break. Second, get about 5 golf balls ...This post: The 3-Footer Putting Drill! Is Originally from: ProgolferDigest Please do not scrape content from ProGolferDigest.com. ProGolferDigest.com

The 3, 5, 10, 15, 20 feet Putting Drill!
2011-04-28 20:33:00
So, you want to get really good at those short to medium putts? Here’s a drill me and many pros use to get really, really good at these types of putts. First, you will need 5 golf balls. Second, find a completely flat lie with no breaks on the putting green. Third, set the golf ...This post: The 3, 5, 10, 15, 20 feet Putting Drill! Is Originally from: ProgolferDigest Please do not scrape content from ProGolferDigest.com. ProGolferDigest.com
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How to Hit the Ball 365 Yards!
2011-04-27 05:58:00
Today, I was able to max out my drives at the driving range, never before have I hit it longer. It’s a good thing though, I ain’t like one of those fake golf pros trying to sell you some e-book on how to hit the ball long, it’s all free on my blog because I ...This post: How to Hit the Ball 365 Yards! Is Originally from: ProgolferDigest Please do not scrape content from ProGolferDigest.com. ProGolferDigest.com

The AWESOME DRILL ? ?Left Shoulder Practice?!
2011-04-17 10:31:00
You know the easiest way to improve your golf swing?  I do, I’ve been swinging golf clubs most of my life, that is very simple. The most “awesome” drill in golf (Swing) is to swing your golf club with just your left hand (or your right hand for lefties), then try to feel very powerful. ...This post: The AWESOME DRILL – “Left Shoulder Practice ”! Is Originally from: ProgolferDigest Please do not scrape content from ProGolferDigest.com. ProGolferDigest.com
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How to Get Extra 10-20 Yards on Your Drives!
2011-04-12 06:41:00
So, today I figured out how to get extra 10-20 yards on my drives.  This isn’t for everyone who’s already doing it or I figure most of you aren’t scratch golfers or pro-golfers. Anyways, it’s very simple, you need to make sure to turn your shoulders all the way during your backswing. Make sure your ...This post: How to Get Extra 10-20 Yards on Your Drives! Is Originally from: ProgolferDigest Please do not scrape content from ProGolferDigest.com. ProGolferDigest.com