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4 Hard Shots Simplified

“It was the best of times. It was the worst of times.” Dickens’ opening to A Tale of Two Cities sounds a lot like a typical round of golf for some players. They hit good shots and they hit bad ones. The bad ones often spell trouble. And when golfers are in trouble, they sometimes […]

Bunker Blasts Made Easy With These Golf Tips

Sooner or later you’ll find yourself in a bunker. Everyone does.  Knowing how to escape a bunker in one is critical to breaking 80 consistently. It’s also a great way to chop strokes off your golf handicap. With bunker shots, we encourage players who take our golf lessons to first learn how to hit a […]

Chipping From Deep Rough

Ever hit a great approach shot only to have the ball bounce off the green and into deep rough? We’re talking rough so deep you can hardly find your ball. If you’re close to the green, a good chip sets you up for an easy putt. The bad news is that hitting an accurate chip […]

Escaping An Ugly Bunker

If you’ve watched the pros play on TV, you’ve probably seen them roll into a greenside bunker or two. These bunkers are usually in great shape. There’s usually a nice layer of soft sand to hit from. The bunkers on public and municipal courses aren’t in such great shape. Many are rather “ugly.” It’s more […]