How to Aim
Monday, June 28th, 2010The first step in aiming a golf shot is to stand behind the ball and pick a target. Then, draw a line from that target to the golf ball. Next, pick a spot in between the golf ball and the target that is approximately 1 to 2 feet away. This will be the intermediate target. Line up your club head so that its face is perpendicular to the line between the ball and the intermediate target. The reason for selecting an intermediate target is that it is easier to aim at a spot that is 2 feet away than one that is 200 yards away. Now, take your normal setup and grip and then hit the ball. The ball should start on the target line and head down the fairway. By keeping this beginner golf lesson in mind, you will eliminate one variable if the ball lands off line.
Chipping to a Win?
Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010A lot of people talk about improving their golf short game. And the easiest way is to work on your chipping. Pick the spot near the hole that the ball needs to land on in order to set you up for an easy putt. Now picture a giant target there, just like the ones you see in the cartoons, with a bull’s eye and everything. That’s where you’re going to hit it. Just remember to account for how much green there is; a lot of green means you can hit it more directly and let it roll. Otherwise, let it try to bounce to absorb some of the momentum and not roll out of control. Practice this method a few times and you’ll find your golf short game greatly improved!