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| Category: Tips — May 6th, 2007 |
Almost half your shots in any round of golf are putts so it is vital to develop a good stroke. If you putt well read more
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| Category: Tips — April 25th, 2007 |
As you probably know, golf courses are rarely flat so it’s really important to know how to play on all different lies. You could find yourself playing on a downward slope, which is very intimidating to a new golfer, it can feel like the ground is running away from you. read more
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| Category: Tips — April 9th, 2007 |
Most of you will probably know this already, but I thought we should just put a little section on golfreviews.org.uk about the correct etiquette when teeing off. Naturally, the person who won the last whole has the right to play first. This is known as ‘having the honour’. If a player plays out of turn during the game, his opponent can make him replay the shot without penalty. read more
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| Category: Tips — April 6th, 2007 |
There is no doubt that when it comes to driving in the game of golf, Tiger definitely is king of the swingers. The driver is the biggest boy in the bunch and when it comes to it, it’s the least forgiving and shows off your flaws like no ones business. Some may choose to take the less risky option and use a fairway wood or low iron when teeing off but to be honest, nothing beats the satisfaction of knocking one out with the biggest club in your bag. (I’m talking about the driver!) read more
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| Category: Tips — April 4th, 2007 |
Handicaps - one of the reasons golf is so popular. In golf, your handicaps mean anyone can play with anyone. The true definition of a handicap in golf is the amount of strokes which a player is allowed to remove from his total score for a round.
It is helpful to think of a handicap as a headstart, which is given by more skilful players to the weaker ones! The better the player, the lower their handicap will be. read more
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| Category: Tips — April 4th, 2007 |
The Chip - one of the most simple shots in the game of golf but so many golfers struggle with it throughout their golfing lives. There is hope though if you can’t quite get this shot. Here are our three tips to a great chip shot.
Let the club lift the ball, don’t try to scoop it up.
Accelerate into impact.
Aim to pitch the ball one or two yards on the green with it’s first bounce
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| Category: Tips — December 31st, 2006 |
The first stroke on each hole is done from the Tee (officially called, teeing ground), Most players read more
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| Category: Irons, Tips — November 27th, 2006 |
The 9 iron is one of my favourite clubs for playing on short courses. It has a range of 110-130yds (101-119m) I can get a nice accurate shot that gets me nicely on the green. read more
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| Category: Irons, Tips — November 23rd, 2006 |
The Pitching wedge is ideal for making approach shots and chip shots towards the green. It has a range of 90 to 110yds (82-101m) this club is available in a range of lofts. read more
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| Category: Irons, Tips — November 23rd, 2006 |
For me this is my favourite club as I used to be always in bunkers and got the nick name sandy. But now read more
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