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How To: Improve your overall golf swing
Do you know what's real versus your feel? Very few players realize that what they feel during the swing isn't actual what's happening. Eddie Lee explains how to remedy this situation and improve your overall swing and golf game. See how to swing the golf club for what's real, not what you feel.
How To: Master ball position for solid contact with hybrids
If you have some hybrid golf clubs, then you need to know exactly where to place the ball for correct contact. Learn to make solid contact with your hybrids by mastering ball position. Frank O'Connell shows us the proper stance and position for hitting hybrids.
How To: Manage your upper body for powerful golf swings
Upper body is super important in any golf game. To hit the ball a long way, the shoulders ought to play an important role in the swing. Learn from Steve Griffith's tip on how to manage the upper body during the swing to help create more power.
How To: Read the green to improve your golf game
Are you having trouble with your green reading? It's not an easy task, but you can learn it. Green reading doesn't start when you get to the green. In fact it starts when you approach the green. In this video, Rick Sessinghaus divides the art of green reading into four parts, from approaching the green to standing over the ball. See how to read the green on a golf course.
How To: Have tour-like spin on your golf wedge shot
Want tour-like spin on your swing? There are several keys to imparting tour-like spin on your wedge shots, including proper set up, a correct angle of attack, and quality contact. Tim Mahoney, Director of Education for Troon Golf, explains these keys and how you can make them part of your game.
How To: Drive the golf ball like Sean O'Hair
If you want to learn golf swings, Sean O'Hair is the main to learn from. One of the most exciting and talented young players on Tour, Sean O'Hair also has one of the best golf swings around. Check out his move with the 3-wood, which is nearly perfect, and you too can learn to hit it long and straight. See how to drive the golf ball like Sean O'Hair.
How To: Do the "stack and tilt" golf swing technique
Need some help improving your golf game? Ever hear of stack and tilt? Want to learn what all the fuss is about? Check out Brady Riggs’ analysis of Eric Axley’s full swing and find out about the “stack & tilt” technique. See exactly how to do this golf move for a better golf swing.
How To: Change your downswing to hit fades and draws in golf
Hitting draws and fades successfully when golfing comes from making a few changes to your downswing. This video shows you the difference... see how to change your downswing to hit fades and draws in golf.
How To: Use general knowledge to crush the golf ball
Time for some golf! Three-time, Re/Max Long Drive champ Sean "The Beast" Fister advises you to use your knowledge and experience with other sports to maximize your golf ball driving distance. See how to use what you know to crush the golf ball.
How To: Create lag to get more speed on the golf course
Need some advice for playing golf? Well, Sports Illustrated has this video tutorial that will show you how to create lag to get more speed on the golf course. These tips from SI and professional golfer Shawn Humphries will show you exactly how to create lag to get more speed, power and distance from your golf club.
How To: Make the perfect divot with your fairway wood
Need some advice for playing golf? Well, Sports Illustrated has this video tutorial that will show you how to make the perfect divot with your fairway wood on the golf course. These tips from SI and professional golfer Tim Mahoney will show you exactly how to get that perfect divot every time with your fairway wood.
How To: Create a descending blow on the golf course
Need some advice for playing golf? Well, Sports Illustrated has this video tutorial that will show you how to create a descending blow on the golf course. These tips from SI and professional golfer Brian Mogg will teach you how to create the perfect descending blow so that you can avoid fat and thin shots with your gold club. Two of the most basic basics are the ball position and the alignment. The golf ball should be place midway between each foot, and your body aligned slightly open.
How To: Improve pitching game in golf
John Jacobs' Golf Schools present Quick Tips: Pitching. Director of Instruction Tom Perkins explains how to get over an obstacle when close to the green. Pitching is a shot where you spend a lot of time in the air. It helps you to get over an obstacle. It should sit soft and not roll very much.
How To: Improve putting game in golf
John Jacobs' Golf Schools present Quick Tips: Putting. Director of Instruction Tom Perkins helps you limit your strokes on the green.
How To: Improve chipping technique in golf
John Jacobs' Golf Schools present Quick Tips: Chipping. Director of Instruction Tom Perkins helps you get from just off the green to right next to the cup. Chipping technique is important in elevating your golf game and avoiding mistakes.
How To: Improve golf sand hazard play
Check out John Jacobs' Golf School's video tip on playing golf in sand hazards. This sand play lesson, featuring Brad Moore, John Jacobs' Golf School instructor will help you improve your golf game and lower your score!
How To: Improve grip, aim, stance and posture in golf
Gain insights from John Jacobs' Golf Schools video tips. Learn GASP: Grip - Aim - Stance - Posture. Brad Moore, John Jacobs' Golf School Instructor shows you how to improve all four of these to elevate your golf game.
How To: Chip or pitch to a green above shoulder level
In this video golf tip, Mel Sole provides tips on technique and club selection for dealing with greens that are above shoulder level. If the green is above shoulder level you should adjust a little to improve accuracy.
How To: Practice and improve your chipping technique in golf
Looking to practice and improve your chipping technique in golf? Pay attention to the straight angle of your front arm. Learn the correct form for chipping by watching Mel demonstrate common chipping mistakes.
How To: Use efficient power to crush a golf ball
Want to crush the golf ball as far as you can? Four-time Long Drive Champ Jason Zuback knows all there is about how to crush a golf ball. Listen to his advice and in no time you'll add yards and tear up the golf course. Learn how to use efficient power to crush a golf ball.
How To: Putt for perfection by keeping the club face square
It's time for some golf! Better putting comes from better practice. Try this drill to see what flaws may be creeping into your putting stroke. Just watch to see how to perfect your golf putts with practice drills.
How To: Achieve solid impact with a golf iron and driver
It's time for some golf! Doug Hammer, PGA, from Talking Stick Golf Club in Scottsdale, Arizona says, "Making solid contact is the key to hitting the golf ball farther. But a proper impact position with an iron is significantly different than that of a driver." Learn how to do both correctly. See how to get good impact on your golf clubs.
How To: Load the right side to create power in golf swings
What exactly does load the right mean? Take a hint from 2003 long drive champ Clayton Burger, and learn his keys for absolutely smashing the golf ball. Tee that golf ball high and let it fly! In order to get more power out of your golf swing this video will teach you how to load up the right side as you go through the swing.
How To: Use smooth backswing to drive a golf ball far
Backswing is everything off the tee. To hit the golf ball a long way, the backswing ought to build up as much energy as possible. Learn how it's done from long drive competitor, Adam Stacy... see how to use smooth backswing to drive a golf ball far.
How To: Use proper ball position for accurate golf drives
Not everybody knows exactly where the position the ball when teeing off. Do you know where it should be placed? Director of Education for Troon Golf, Tim Mahoney, teaches you where to place the golf ball in your stance and how that impacts your ballflight. Just watch to see how to properly position the golf ball for your drive.
How To: Improve your golf swing with the finish drill
It's time for some golf! If you spend a lot of time on the practice tee but don't seem to improve, it's time to get more productive. Try Mike Vardeman's simple drill for improving both your balance and power now. See how to improve your golf swing with the finish drill.
How To: Get more power out of your golf drive
It's time for some golf! What's an 18-year-old know about distance? Justin James can belt it 400 yards and more, and with his power tip, you too can tack on a few extra yards. Well, maybe not 400 yards, but you get the idea. See how to get more power out of your golf drive.
How To: Hit a golf ball far with lower body help
Fire that golf ball! Long drive competitor Vince Howell demonstrates his technique for hitting the golf ball a long way by firing his lower body. To hit the golf ball farther means you have to manage your upper and lower body. Just watch to see how to hit a golf ball far with lower body help.
How To: Change hole locations on a golf course
Playing golf could be a pain if you don't know all of the basic rules, tips and etiquette associated with the sport, but it could be a bigger pain if the golf course is not properly maintained by staff and players.
How To: Make a great putting green surface on a golf course
Playing golf could be a pain if you don't know all of the basic rules, tips and etiquette associated with the sport, but it could be a bigger pain if the golf course is not properly maintained by staff and players.
How To: Repair ballmarks on a golf course
Playing golf could be a pain if you don't know all of the basic rules, tips and etiquette associated with the sport, but it could be a bigger pain if the golf course is not properly maintained by staff and players.
How To: Go thru environmentally sensitive golf course areas
Playing golf could be a pain if you don't know all of the basic rules, tips and etiquette associated with the sport. You could find yourself off the fairway (and not on the green, if you know what I mean), or you could find yourself getting kicked out of the golf course for greens damages or unsafe practices and you could find yourself merely being the worst golfer with a club in his hand.
How To: Correctly and safely drive a golf cart at golf courses
Playing golf could be a pain if you don't know all of the basic rules, tips and etiquette associated with the sport. You could find yourself off the fairway (and not on the green, if you know what I mean), or you could find yourself getting kicked out of the golf course for greens damages or unsafe practices and you could find yourself merely being the worst golfer with a club in his hand.
How To: Perfect your sand game with sand bunker shots
Golf Pro Kevin Beukema gives amateur Bobby Gromala a few quick keys to a better sand bunker game in golf. Hit the links prepared to get at least par with these great golf tips from the pros. Stay out of the sand trap and in the hole or on the grass.
How To: Get more power from a golf swing&work on hip rotation
Looking to get extra distance from your swing? Who isn't? In this video golf tip, Mel Sole identifies five keys to help you tap into your power, and provides a drill that focuses on the center of your power source: hip rotation.
How To: Putt like a pro golfer
What's one of the defining golf skills that sets amateur and professional golfers apart? Putting. In this video golf tip, Mel Sole provides key strategies that will help you putt like a pro.
How To: Cure weight shift problems
Weight shift problems affect both low and high handicappers, and contribute to pulling, hooking and slicing the ball. In this Mel in Motion video golf tip, Mel demonstrates a surprisingly simple drill that will help you overcome weight shift problems and get better distance with your shots. Watch this video golf tutorial and learn how to improve weight shift.
How To: Hit an uneven lie with a proper swing
Many golfers, including low handicappers, aren't sure as to how to play the ball from uphill and downhill lies. You can avoid bad shots on uneven lies however if you follow a few basic principles. In this Mel in Motion video golf tip, Mel dissects the proper swing mechanics and club selection for dealing with those confusing uneven lies.
How To: Hit a sidehill lie
Last month, Mel gave us tips for improving shots on uneven lies. In this month's installment of Mel in Motion, Mel shares the secrets of dealing with sidehill lies: shots where the ball is either above or below your feet. Club selection and swing technique both play a part. Watch this video golf tutorial to learn more about sidehill lies.
How To: Do the golf "chicken wing" swing
There are just a few situations in golf that can be addressed with an intentional "chicken wing" swing, but this cool shot is a great way for advanced golfers to get out of severe downhill lies. Mel demonstrates the technique for you in this Mel in Motion video golf tip. Learn how to add the "chicken wing" swing to your arsenal by watching this video golf tutorial.