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Think you’ve played some tough par 3s? Think again. Nothing beats the par 3 “Xtreme 19th” at South Africa’s Legends Golf & Safari Resort. Its tee sits atop a cliff on Hanglip Mountain, over 1,400 feet above the green. You have to take a helicopter to get to the tee box. Once there, it’s more […]
Weekend golfers have different warm-up routines. Some stretch a little and swing a couple of clubs. Others hit balls at the practice range. Then there are those who visit the putting green. To play your best you should do all three—even if it means getting to the course early. A good warm-up routine doesn’t just […]
How do you decide which club to use when you’re between clubs? This decision is a tough decision for weekend golfers hitting into the green. The decision is also among the more critical on a hole. Choosing the wrong club can send you flying by the pin or leave you way short of the green. […]
The fastest way to lower scores is to reduce putts per round. The best way to do this is to master key short game shots. Mastering the 30-yard lob can help any player reduce putts per round, but it’s especially valuable for seniors who can no longer hit long bombs into the green. Learning this […]
Hitting more greens in regulation is a great way to card more pars and birdies. But you can’t always do this. Sometimes, even good shots fall short of the green, leaving you near or on the fringe. Knowing when to chip or putt in this situation can save you tons of strokes. These unwanted strokes […]