Written by Adrian Fryer on Monday 18 May 2009
If you want to hit crisp pitch shots then the club needs to descend on the ball. That means hitting down on a steep path and striking into the back of the ball with commitment. TG Top 12 Teacher Adrian Fryer demonstrates how to steepen your angle of attack into strike a pitch shot by placing an empty club box as a...
Written by Butch Harmon on Thursday 8 January 2009
I see a lot of average players trying to pitch the ball way up in the air. Then I watch pros at Tour events, and they keep the ball down, so they can better control how far it goes. Sure, sometimes you need a high shot, but your standard pitch should be a lower one that releases and rolls. In...
Written by Samantha Head on Thursday 31 July 2008
Tune into the Ladies British Open at Sunningdale golf club this week and expect to witness a shot-making masterclass. The top lady golfers in the world have teed off in their final Major of the year today and there will be some spectacular shots played around Sunningdale’s tough heathland layout. TG caught up with one or two players practising for the tournament including England’s...
Written by Mark Moore on Wednesday 28 May 2008
When you have an awkward distance pitch into the green it is easy to mess up if you don’t need to hit a full shot. Rudding Park golf course professional Mark Moore has a simple golf tip to help you get more control into a 40 yard pitch shot. Watch this pitch shot video lesson to help your golf game…...
Written by Mark Moore on Friday 23 May 2008
Distance control is the most important factor when it comes to knocking the ball next to the pin with a pitching wedge in your hand. Rudding Park golf course professional Mark Moore has a simple golf pitching drill you can use to improve your technique. Watch this golf pitching video tip to help you.
Written by Mark Moore on Friday 23 May 2008
The high flying, soft landing lob shot is a real showman’s shot. This advanced skill will take a bit of practise to master, but once you get the hang of this shot it will be an invaluable part of your short game. Rudding Park golf course professional Mark Moore has a simple drill you can use to learn how to play the lob...
Written by Nick Clemens on Wednesday 7 May 2008
Do you struggle with your pitch shots? Watch this Nick Clemens golf video tip to improve your pitch shots… The aim of this tip is to improve your pitching and ball striking. Place a tee in the centre of your stance to represent the ball and place a second tee 3 inches forward of the first. The aim of the drill is...
Written by Nick Clemens on Monday 5 May 2008
To become a better chipper you must improve your feel and control around the greens. There are a few simple basics you must get right, after that practice will be easy! Simply line up three balls. Take one club and then proceed to hit each ball to a different distance. For example, hit the first ball 10ft the second one 20ft...
Written by Scott Cranfield on Wednesday 2 May 2007
The golf lob shot is a handy tool to have in your bag. It’s a real showman’s shot and one which will really impress your mates, if you can pull it off. You need confidence and commitment to execute the lob shot with flair. Scott Cranfield gives you some simple tips to make it easier… Step One: When making this shot everything...