Golf is a thinking man’s (and woman’s) game. But thinking too much can get you in trouble. That’s why many players with low golf handicaps try to keep the game as simple as possible. Instead of running down a litany of checkpoints before hitting, they isolate three or four items and then key on those, […]

The 2007 Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass was, as one writer put it, all about change. From remodeling the clubhouse to replacing the dirt on the course, the changes revitalized this Championship venue, bringing a fresh look to the anchor of the PGA Tour’s Florida swing. And nearly every player in the tournament greeted these

Most of us think we sink a lot of short putts. But research indicates otherwise. Weekend golfers sink only about half of their 12-foot putts. While professional golfers under tour conditions sink only about 20 percent of them. The emphasis here, of course, is on “under tour conditions,” which increases putting difficulty. But sinking more

Some players drive the ball 250 yards or more every time, but they can’t keep it in the fairway. The harder they try to stay on the fairway, the more they hook it. As a result, they find themselves in a clump of trees or under a bush, without a good second shot, hurting their

Hitting more greens in regulation (GIR) is critical. It’s what separates good golfers from bad, well as players with low golf handicaps from those with high ones, It’s also what separates golfers who give golf lessons from those who take them. Professional golfers are a great example of what I’m talking about. Next time you’re