Nov 28, 2012 | Short Game
I’ve been saying for ages that chipping is one of the worst skills in golf. Only bunker play, in my opinion, ranks worse. And there’s really no reason why your chipping should be so poor – the skill is quite easy. It requires far less skill and power...
May 4, 2012 | Golf Instruction, Short Game
Chipping is the worst skill I see in most amateurs. Many golfers will argue with me and say their driving is worse but it’s not. Chipping is by far the biggest cause of high handicaps the world over. I’m willing to bet that you’re not special or any...
Feb 5, 2009 | Short Game, Uncategorized
The longer we play the more we should realise the impact of automatic on our golf game. Automatic is more important than tips and quick fixes. It’s more important than the past, the future, your talent, than birdies and bogeys, than failures, than successes, what your...
Sep 17, 2008 | Short Game
“Drive for show and putt for dough” I’m sure you’ve heard this one before. Let me tell you that I think this is perhaps the worst advice in golf. Firstly, driving the ball is important – try shooting a good score if your tee shots keep...
Aug 25, 2008 | Short Game
It’s true. If you want to improve your golf game you really should improve your chipping. Easy words to say, but how do you do it? Here’s my seven best lessons for improving your chipping; Brush the ground to learn a perfect strike Grab a piece of chalk...
Jul 4, 2008 | Golf Instruction, Short Game, Uncategorized
Bunker shots can cause all sorts of anxiety and fear. I’ve seen grown men go week at the knees when their ball lands in a bunker. Sometimes having to hit over a bunker can be a problem, with the thought of duffing the shot so great that a relatively straight...
