Putting represents almost half of the strokes played during a round, so anything that improves your putting—whether it’s taking golf lessons or practicing golf tips provided by a professional—improves your scores and your golf handicap. Just think how many putts you make in a typical round, without three-putting a hole. One way to fine tune […]

Thinking of buying custom-fitted golf clubs? Modern technology is revolutionizing club-fitting techniques. Computers have insinuated themselves into this activity, as with almost everything else. But not everyone likes going to someone who uses modern technology to fit clubs. Some players who took golf lessons from me, for example, preferred a non-technological approach. Basically, you have

When we think about the basics of the golf swing, we usually think about ball position, stance, grip, and so on. In other words, we think about the swing’s physical mechanics. That’s only natural, because its what most golf pros focus on in their golf lessons and what golf magazines highlight in their articles on

The golf swing is basically a chain reaction, as I’ve said before. One good move leads naturally to another. Obviously, the first few “links” in the chain are critical, since they determine the quality and the shape of the golf swing. If you make a proper backswing, as I often write in my golf tips,

The more golf instruction sessions I do and the more golf tips I write, the more I’m convinced that a solid set-up is a critical fundamental. Without a good one no one, including the greatest golfer in the world, can play the game well. That’s why I key on the set-up in introductory golf lessons.