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Aim The Putter Correctly

Aim The Putter Correctly

rating is 2

Nick Clemens, 01 February 2010 07:05

We all hate missing putts. But what’s the main reason this irritating occurrence weaves its way into our rounds so regularly? Poor alignment is a sloppy mistake to make on the greens when the distance to the hole is so small but it happens frequently among amateur golfers. In this golf video tip from Today’s Golfer Elite Teaching Pro Nick ...

 
Rotate The Clubface For Better Ball-striking

Rotate The Clubface For Better Ball-striking

rating is 3

Nick Clemens, 01 February 2010 07:04

Unlike hitting actions in other sports, the golf swing arc is at an angle, which means it’s impossible to keep the clubface square to the target throughout the swing. In order for the club to move around our body, the clubface has to rotate. Remember, the clubface is only square to the target for a fraction of a second…at impact! ...

 
Nail Your Long Irons!

Nail Your Long Irons!

rating is 3

Nick Clemens, 29 January 2010 12:36

They’re one of the hardest clubs to hit in your bag, but nailing long irons straight at the pin brings about an unrivalled feeling of satisfaction on the golf course. In this golf video tip, Today’s Golfer Elite Teaching Pro Nick Clemens gives you all the swing tips you need to pull off this tricky shot from the fairway.  

 
Increase Your Iron Play Power!

Increase Your Iron Play Power!

rating is 3.5

Nick Clemens, 29 January 2010 07:06

Freedom in your golf swing is crucial if you’re gain those extra yards off the deck with your irons! A common error among amateurs is to try and keep the left arm straight in the backswing to provide width. But as Today’s Golfer Elite coach Nick Clemens explains in this golf video tip, locking the left arm reduces wrist hinge ...

 
Classic Chip and Run

Classic Chip and Run

rating is 3.5

Nick Clemens, 29 January 2010 07:01

One of the most effective shots around the green, the chip and run is a must-have for your golfing repertoire! A lot of amateurs automatically reach for the sand wedge for chip shots around the green, but as Today’s Golfer Elite Teaching Pro Nick Clemens explains in this golf video tip, this may not always be the smart play. The ...

 
Chip from the collar

Chip from the collar

rating is 3

Nick Clemens, 22 January 2010 15:12

Everybody craves backspin in their approach shots just like the pros on Tour but when it comes at an unwanted time, when you haven’t got enough club or a gust of wind blows out of the blue, you will often find yourself up against the collar of rough at the side of the green. Playing a normal chip shot brings ...

 
Flop shot over a bunker

Flop shot over a bunker

rating is 4

Nick Clemens, 22 January 2010 14:51

You would have preferred your ball to run in the bunker but unfortunately, you find yourself just wide of the bunker, with the sand in between yourself and the green. As explained in this top golf video tip from Today’s Golfer Elite Nick Clemens, there are two ways to play this shot. The high risk choice would be to flop ...

 
Chip from a bare lie

Chip from a bare lie

rating is 2

Nick Clemens, 22 January 2010 14:47

It’s a lie we all hate but one that often crops up on the UK’s golf courses, especially during the summer months. In this golf video tip, Today’s Golfer Elite Teaching Pro Nick Clemens gets you using the right club and ball position to rescue you from this difficult position.  Remember, a hard, bare lie means the club will bounce ...

 
Hook around a tree

Hook around a tree

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Nick Clemens, 22 January 2010 14:45

You’ve turned your club over slightly from the tee and find yourself blocked out by a collection of trees down the left hand side. But don’t panic! Hitting the green is not out of the equation, as Today’s Golfer Elite Teaching Pro Nick Clemens explains in this golf video tip. The key to hitting a low hook shot around the ...

 
Get more yards from the rough

Get more yards from the rough

rating is 4.5

Nick Clemens, 22 January 2010 14:27

You reach the biggest birdie chance on your home golf course, a short par five that often provides your scorecard with a rare red number. But if your tee shot slides off the fairway and into the rough, a bad lie can sometimes prevent you getting near the green with your second shot. But thanks to this top golf video ...

 
Play the punch shot

Play the punch shot

rating is 3

Nick Clemens, 22 January 2010 14:15

When the wind is blowing into your face, a normal approach shot with your mid-iron just won’t cut the mustard. You need to alter your club selection and set-up in order to keep the ball low under the wind without sacrificing any distance. In this top golf video tip, Today’s Golfer Elite Teaching Pro Nick Clemens shows you the best ...

 
Escape Thick Grass

Escape Thick Grass

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Nick Clemens, 22 January 2010 13:58

This is a situation that often occurs on links courses and will provide a firm barrier in your quest for par. You’ve missed the green and find yourself in a patch of long, thick grass with only the top dimples on the ball visible. But as Today’s Golfer Elite Teaching Pro Nick Clemens explains in this golf video tip, you can ...

 
Better your balance

Better your balance

rating is 3

Nick Clemens, 14 January 2010 19:04

Balance is another fundamental of the game of golf that varies depending on the club you’ve chosen. It’s subtle changes in the positioning of the weight throughout your  golf swing that help you rotate the body correctly and return the club back to the ball at impact at the right angle. If you’re a golfer that suffers from sway, tilt ...

 
Sort your alignment

Sort your alignment

rating is 3.5

Nick Clemens, 14 January 2010 18:05

When the direction on your golf ball starts to go awry, the first point of blame among amateur golfers is usually the golf swing! But more often than not, a simple alignment issue could be the cause of your errant shots. When your alignment is off, the body subconsciously makes adjustments in the swing which will create problems when you ...

 
Adapt your ball position

Adapt your ball position

rating is 3.5

Nick Clemens, 14 January 2010 16:43

It’s important to understand how and why correct ball position varies in your stance depending on the golf club you’ve chosen for your upcoming shot.  Different clubs require a different angle of attack into the ball which is dictated by the position of your ball in your golf swing. For example, a driver requires an upward blow and therefore the ...

 
Form perfect posture

Form perfect posture

rating is 3

Nick Clemens, 14 January 2010 16:39

Having a strong and athletic posture helps you generate the maximum amount of power in your golf swing and also limits the occurrence of unwanted swing faults. With the help of this posture video tip from Today’s Golfer Elite Teaching Pro Nick Clemens, you can form that sought after ‘S’ shape with your body that helps your body turn, get ...

 
Improve at Impact

Improve at Impact

rating is 4

Nick Clemens, 14 January 2010 15:17

The point where the club meets the ball during the golf swing is arguably the most important fundamental in the game. It only needs you to be a fraction out and your ball could travel many yards right or left of the target. Sure, making sure the rest of your set-up is spot on helps, but watching this golf video ...

 
Grip it to rip it!

Grip it to rip it!

rating is 1.5

Nick Clemens, 14 January 2010 09:29

It’s the only point of contact between you and your club during the golf swing, so why not spend a couple of minutes making sure you get your grip right! Today’s Golfer Elite Teaching Pro Nick Clemens take you through a step-by-step guide to forming the correct grip in this golf video tip, whichever method you choose to use.

 
TG Fundamentals

TG Fundamentals

rating is 3.5

Nick Clemens, 11 January 2010 09:00

Our quest to make you better golfers took a huge step in the right direction last year with the launch of the Today’s Golfer Fundamentals Series. Every issue of Today’s Golfer from November 2009 went back to basics to perfect your set-up and therefore improve your consistency on the course. Ask any golf professional what your priority should be during ...

 
Perfect your Posture

Perfect your Posture

rating is 3.5

Nick Clemens, 07 December 2009 12:46

Do you suffer from… • Lack of power• Limited weight transfer• Loss of distance Why does this happen? Poor posture is a common cause of of all the above problems. A slouched position limits rotation and therefore reduces the amount of power that can be generated. It can also affect the sequence the body starts down in. The Fixes 1. Try and achieve a ...

 

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