Written by Adrian Fryer on Monday 15 November 2010
“Conor, what a great looking swing and a great pre-shot routine too. You are obviously going to be a decent player if you are not down to a low handicap already. “There isn’t a lot wrong with your swing but if I was going to change anything there are two small areas to look at. In the takeaway, you tend to ‘roll’...
Written by TG staff writer on Friday 12 November 2010
It is one of the greatest competitions in sport. In recent times it has produced and provided more tension,drama and excitement than any other event in the world. It is the Ryder Cup, Europe versus USA and it is special. And this year more so than ever before: for the very first time you can get a glimpse behind the scenes...
Written by TG Instruction Editor on Wednesday 10 November 2010
Have you improved more than any other Handicap Tracker user this summer? Thousands of you have been registering your scores with TG’s FREE Handicap Tracker service over the summer in a bid to become the UK’s Most Improved Golfer in 2010. There have been some wonderful performances and competition has been fierce for the three prizes in each category. The winners, and the...
Written by TG Features Writer on Monday 8 November 2010
A subscription to Today’s Golfer, the best golf magazine on the planet, is a perfect Christmas present, and to make it even better value than the already great deal on offer we’re doing a special Deal Day. For one day only (Tuesday 9 November) you can save 32% and get a year-long subcription to TG for just £36. You’ll get 13 issues of...
Written by TG Features Writer on Monday 1 November 2010
Today’s Golfer has teamed up with the NEC Golf Show to offer you the fantastic deal of two tickets for the price of one. From November 26-28, Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre will once more showcase everything golf when the NEC Golf Show opens its doors. Golf nuts can test the very latest equipment from major equipment manufacturers, with more lined up to...
Written by Harriet Linton on Monday 25 October 2010
Hard to believe that a small green mat, precision fabricated with two parallel rails and a single white line can change a Professional golfer’s life so quickly. That’s what’s happened since Lee Westwood has been using his Puttmaster pocket sized putt training mat. The Puttmaster was developed to enable instant accurate target alignment and promote a sq-sq-sq stroke and be...
Written by TG staff writer on Friday 22 October 2010
Ryder Cup hero Colin Montgomerie was forced to withdraw from a charity walk today after being involved in a car crash near Glasgow. Monty, who captained Europe to victory in the Ryder Cup at Celtic Manor earlier this month, was driving his BMW southbound on the A80 when the acccident happened. He admitted he was lucky to walk away from the crash “relatively...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Thursday 21 October 2010
CLIC Sargent patrons Eddie Jordan and Barry McGuigan hosted a charity golf day at Sunningdale GC last Tuesday which raised £125,000 for children and young people with cancer. Keen golfers were captained by top sporting and television celebrities including Jamie Redknapp, Lawrence Dallaglio, Mark Ramprakash, Steve Rider, Alan Hansen, Damon Hill, Sir Steve Redgrave and Chris Hollins for a round...
Written by Adrian Fryer on Wednesday 20 October 2010
“Mocall, looks like you have a really good-looking swing. Your set up and swing motion look very orthodox. “Obviously, with not hitting a ball the swing can be a touch misleading sometimes as we often have slight changes once we try to strike anything; people often say ‘I’ve got a great practice swing’. The key is being able to put a...
Written by TG Features Writer on Wednesday 13 October 2010
We all want to become better golfers but how many of us invest the time and money required in lessons with qualified PGA pros? Some people believe lessons are just for beginners while others don’t want to sacrifice time on the course for tuition on the range, but there’s no doubt that lessons would improve the majority of club golfers.
Written by Adrian Fryer on Thursday 7 October 2010
“Sean, to permanently cure your slice you need to understand what happens through the impact area. “Your swing path causes the clubhead to approach the ball from the outside of your intended target line, cutting across the ball with the clubface open which creates slicing side spin. “Although you have flattened your backswing a little (which is positive) it’s not productive if...
Written by Chris Jones on Wednesday 29 September 2010
The United States retained the Junior Ryder Cup after beating Europe 13½-10½ at Gleneagles, Scotland despite the hosts winning the third and final session 7½-4½. Leading 9-3 from the first day, when the USA won the morning foursomes 5-1 and the afternoon mixed fourballs 4-2, the visitors clinched the contest with successes in the singles for Jordan Spieth over Albert Eckhardt...
Written by Adrian Fryer on Thursday 23 September 2010
“Walter, the swing looks as good as the scenic surroundings! If I was going to make some subtle changes I would watch your left hand grip doesn’t get too ‘strong’, so you can see too many knuckles. This forces your hands ahead trying to get the face square. “The shaft can lean back at address slightly in with a driver. You tend...
Written by TG Features Writer on Tuesday 21 September 2010
Nothing creates more controversy at golf clubs than pace of play. Slow play is the scurge of many courses, but you rarely hear people owning up to it. There’s a fine line between taking long enough to assess your option, select the correct play and execute correctly and holding up other golfers, so we want to know how long it takes...
Written by Golf World staff on Tuesday 21 September 2010
Peter Alliss was due to perform at the Cresset in Peterborough in September, but the date has been moved, and he will now be there on Saturday November 20th. Tickets cost £20 and you can get them either by phoning 01733 265 705, or on-line at www.cresset.co.uk Alliss is an icon, and when he talks, people listen. It promises to...
Written by TG Features Writer on Friday 3 September 2010
In association with We all take pride in hitting a long drive but last week only 50% of Handicap Tracker users hit more than 25% of fairways off the tee. Finding the fairway was the key to these guys making good scores: » Darren Alderman (21.8) hit 13 from 14 at Merrist Wood for a 93 and 38 stableford points. » Scott Devenishe (11.6)...
Written by Adrian Fryer on Tuesday 31 August 2010
“JBOO, you have a very good looking set up and swing. Looking at your swing in slow motion I suspect you don’t hit a traditional ‘over the top’ type of pull coming across the ball but more a ‘good players pull’ where your left wrist collapses through impact. “This action flips the clubface left as the ball separates from the club...
Written by TG Features Writer on Wednesday 25 August 2010
We’re coming to the end of the golf season and we want to know if 2010 has been good, bad or indifferent for you. We all set out with ambitions wot win a Medal, get our name on the boards in the clubhouse and lower our handicap, but how many of us have achieved these aims. How has your handicap changed...
Written by TG Features Writer on Wednesday 25 August 2010
In association with Last week only 36% of Handicap Tracker users recorded 5 or more greens in regulation, with 36% not recording a single GIR. Hitting greens is a key stat if you’re aiming to lower your handicap and in TG’s recent Zone Your Game supplement American Golf research proved the importance of approach play, and what you should aim for...
Written by Adrian Fryer on Thursday 19 August 2010
“Simon, you have a good looking swing. There are two areas that I feel you should improve, which will give you more power and consistency in your technique. “Firstly, your posture is a little too rounded so you need to push your backside back and out more, giving your spine a straighter appearance. “This improved posture should lead to my second recommendation, your turn. You tend...