Written by Jamil Qureshi, Psychology Expert on Wednesday 24 February 2010
We all know it’s been a shocking winter for us golfers. The great thing about golf is that it’s supposed to be a sport you can play all year round. But playing in conditions that are bad even for winter can be a frustrating pastime. But how can you turn this into an enjoyable experience? There are a few things...
Written by Dan Frost on Friday 9 October 2009
Although it’s not ideal, we rarely have any regrets about stepping out of our cars and onto the first tee without any kind of warm-up because, quite simply, we just want to play golf! But thanks to TG’s Dan Frost, you don’t have do a stressful warm-up routine. You can go from your car to the tee and hit your first...
Written by Stanley Popovich on Tuesday 18 August 2009
Your fears, anxieties, and other problems have the best of you and you don’t know where to turn for help. Your golf game is starting to go south as a result of the stress and anxieties. In these cases, some golfers will use alcohol or other substances to feel better. So what do you do to make your problems and fears...
Written by Stanley Popovich on Tuesday 18 August 2009
Many golfers sometimes get anxious when they play against a tough opponent. They get nervous on who they are playing and they get so worked up that they lose focus on playing their game. In the end, they make mistakes and end up beating themselves up if they do not win. As a result, here is a list of techniques...
Written by Stanley Popovich on Tuesday 18 August 2009
Sometimes, fear and anxiety can get the best of us in the game of golf. The key is to know how to manage that fear and anxiety. As a result, here is a brief list of techniques that a golfer can use to help manage their fears and every day anxieties. Occasionally, you may become stressed when you have to play...
Written by Stanley Popovich on Tuesday 18 August 2009
At times, our worries and anxieties can overwhelm us. In addition, our worries can distort our perception of our golf game. Here is a brief list of techniques that a golfer can use to help gain a better perspective on things during their stressful moments. When feeling anxious, stop what you are doing and try to do something relaxing. A person...
Written by Alastair Forsyth on Friday 17 July 2009
Come on, admit it. You’re one of those golfers who runs on to the range and bombs a few drives off the tee before leaving to start your round, aren’t you? Everyone’s done it but, let’s face it, it’s no way to prepare for a round. Watch this video with European Tour pro Alastair Forsyth for some tips on how to warm...
Written by Dave Phillips on Thursday 9 July 2009
Maintaining a stable posture throughout the swing is essential for power, consistency and lower scores. But proper posture doesn’t come simply from practising swing mechanics. You need to train specific muscles, too. Think of your spine as a radio tower with four guide wires that keep it stable and allow you to swing properly. The first wire is your rectus abdominis...
Written by Lee Scarbrow on Tuesday 24 February 2009
Learn to work the ball left to right and right to left set up a little gate of balls on the ground. Try to work your target ball in the correct direction through the golf ball gate to help you feel the correct direction of the shot. TG Top 12 Teacher Lee Scarbrow demonstrates how to shape shots by setting up a...
Written by Dan Frost on Thursday 19 February 2009
There are two different forms of golf practice – technical and tactical. Technical practice is working on a new swing move. Tactical practice is turning your practice into realistic on-course situations, like hitting a target or shaping a shot. The most important component of tactical practice is to follow a pre-shot routine.
Written by Adrian Fryer on Thursday 27 November 2008
A great drill to improve your accuracy on your lag putting is to rest a hula hoop on the green opening the two ends to form a one foot gate. Now practice rolling putts across the slope so that they pass through the gate in the hoop towards the hole. TG Top 12 Teacher Adrian Fryer demonstrates how this will sharpen your focus and develop...
Written by Zane Scotland on Monday 1 September 2008
There are very few golfers who bother to warm up properly before they tee off. I know, because I used to be guilty of that sin myself in my amateur days. Yet I can’t emphasise enough how important it is to loosen your golf muscles before you crunch that first drive of the day. And that doesn’t mean having to set...
Written by Nick Clemens on Tuesday 6 May 2008
Do you want to add power to your golf game? Watch this Nick Clemens golf video tip to see how… STEP ONE When setting your stance, try having your right foot pointing straight and the left foot pointing outwards in order to encourage resistance on the way back and allowing you to get your weight through when striking the ball. STEP TWO Lower the...
Written by Matthew Kay on Friday 11 January 2008
We have all heard about the importance of balance and stability in the lower body to set the foundation for a powerful golf swing. Some of you might also have come across suggestions that using balance boards or BOSU balls will improve your balance. There is no doubt that stability and balance are important elements to produce a powerful golf...
Written by Matthew Kay on Friday 11 January 2008
Following on from the theme of our previous article titled ‘Top 3 Mobilising Exercise to optimise your golf backswing’ we are now going to address the body faults that can affect a powerful set up position. The Problem: Many golf players suffer from body faults limiting them from getting into the correct position at address. If we look at all the...
Written by Matthew Kay on Friday 11 January 2008
All golf players, no matter what level, battle with golf swing faults. If you are a keen golf player you will have most likely seen a teaching professional who has help try and correct that golf swing fault – sometimes with success and sometimes with failure. However, no matter who you are, if you are having a bad day it is...