2012

  • How to hit out a divot

    Written by Chris Ryan on Wednesday 19 December 2012

    In this video TG Elite Teaching Professional Chris Ryan shows you how to hit out of divots. He starts by moving his ball position to compensate for the ball sitting lower than it usually would. He then makes his spine angle more neatural, which also helps move the handle forward, to help you dig the ball out at impact. Finally Chris changes his...

  • Video Tips: Brandt Snedeker On Hybrids

    Written by Brandt Snedeker on Thursday 1 November 2012

    Fed-Ex Cup champion Brandt Snedeker has enjoyed his best season to date, and as he prepared to try and add another big win to his season in China, he spoke to TG columnist Andrew Cotter. During the video below, filmed by WGC Champions sponsor HSBC, Snedeker shares his tips on how to attack long par-3s with a hybrid:...

  • Perfect the flop shot

    Written by James Ridyard on Friday 10 August 2012

    The flop shot is one of the scariest shots in golf for the average club player and unless you’ve got a bit of the Phil Micklesons about you then you’re likely to struggle to get down in two. But help is at hand from our TG Elite Pro James Ridyard. He’s found himself greenside, in a fluffy lie, with the flag cut...

  • Grip change for a flop shot

    Written by Lee Scarbrow on Friday 22 June 2012

    When short-sided around the green, it’s important we have the requisite shot in our locker to hit our next shot close and give ourself an easy putt for par. That shot is usually the flop shot, allowing the ball to launch high and stop on landing. To play it successfully, it’s a good idea to strengthen the left hand grip as...