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Alignment sticks are among the cheapest and most useful training aids in golf. These simple, flexible rods help you check aim, ball position, swing path, swing plane, hip movement and putting stroke…
Golf instruction often assumes a flexible, athletic body: a big shoulder turn, a full wrist hinge and a high finish. But many golfers, especially older golfers and those with stiff backs or hips…
Many golfers draw a line on their golf ball and use it to aim putts and tee shots. Others find the line distracting and prefer to aim without it. There's no right answer, but there are good and bad…
Early extension is one of the most common faults in golf. It happens when your hips move towards the ball during the downswing and your upper body stands up, losing the posture you set at address…
A skied drive, sometimes called a pop-up or a "rainbow", flies high and short, often leaving a white mark on the top of the driver head. It loses huge amounts of distance and can damage the crown of…
A fat shot, also called a heavy or chunked shot, happens when the club hits the ground before the ball. The turf slows the club, the ball comes out weakly and falls well short of the target. Fat…
Golfers putt in different ways. Some swing the putter on a gentle arc, opening slightly on the way back and closing on the way through. Others keep the putter face square to the line, moving it…
Short putts, from about three to six feet, are where many rounds are won and lost. Professionals hole most of them; club golfers often miss one or two a round, and every miss costs a full shot. The…
Long-haul golf trips to destinations such as Australia, Asia, the Middle East or across the Atlantic can be the trip of a lifetime, but jet lag can spoil the first few days. Tiredness affects your…
There's always somewhere in the world with perfect golf weather. The trick is knowing where to go each month: winter sun destinations when it's cold at home, northern links and mountain courses in…
Golf holidays are wonderful for golfers, but what about the partner, family members or friends who don't play? With some planning, a golf trip can be a great holiday for everyone. The secret is…
A golf cruise combines the relaxation of a cruise holiday with rounds at courses in the ports you visit. Some cruise lines offer dedicated golf programmes with arranged tee times, transfers and…
