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Many American courses had no trees in the beginning. But over time maintenance crews started planting trees. This trend took hold and crews planted more and more trees. Pretty soon the “parkland” concept took hold. Today, nearly one in every 10 courses has some leaf reference in their names, like Oak Tree or Shady Oak, […]

If you’re taking golf lessons to perfect your putting stroke, be careful. Trying to develop the perfect putting stroke may hurt your efforts. At least, that’s the conclusion of two researchers—a German neuroscientist and an American golf instructor. Helped by an advanced motion analyzer, they studied the putting strokes of 150 PGA professionals and numerous

Nothing matters more than impact—especially when hitting an iron. It’s the moment of truth. If the clubface isn’t square at impact, you’ll not only mis-hit the ball, you’ll short-circuit power. It’s one of the most damaging of power leaks. If the clubface is square at impact, you’ll hit it long and straight. That’s what separates

Ben Hogan scoffed at the idea. Jack Nicklaus spurned it. Gary player scorned it. Among the game’s most respected legends, they disdained the idea of using a sports psychologist or a mental coach to help them win. Instead, these players preferred to retain the stubborn independence that drove them to succeed. They provided their own

When weekend golfers watch the pros hit unbelievable shots their amazed. The typical reaction is often “How do they do that?” It’s not magic. It’s solid fundamentals, plus hours and hours of practice and constant attention to their swings. Or course, the fact that most of the pros have been honing their swings since they