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Putting Alignment Drill

Putting Alignment Drill

rating is 4.5

Rob Watts, 04 March 2010 12:34

A great way to control the alignment of the putter face to your intended target on the greens is to draw a cross on your golf ball. As TG Elite Teaching Pro Rob Watts explains in this golf video tip, you can hole putts more consistently with this simple practice drill. With one line on the ball pointing to your ...

 
Posture Routine

Posture Routine

rating is 3.5

Rob Watts, 04 March 2010 12:00

Many golfers struggle to understand how to form the correct posture. In this golf video tip from TG Elite Teaching Pro Rob Watts, you can follow a routine that is guaranteed to get your body into the right position at address every time, without even needing to hold a golf club. Posture is crucial in generating power by getting your ...

 
Stop The Reverse Pivot

Stop The Reverse Pivot

rating is 4.5

Rob Watts, 04 March 2010 11:52

A common cause of the slice is when the body reverse pivots – where the weight shifts on to the left foot (for a right-hander) during the backswing and the upper body tilts towards the target. The weight then shifts the other way in the downswing, causing the club to come into the ball from across the target line. In ...

 
Strike Chips Better

Strike Chips Better

rating is 4

Rob Watts, 04 March 2010 11:31

Many amateur golfers suffer from poor strikes when chipping because they take the club away too far on the inside, which means the hands have to over-work into impact to square the clubface. In this golf video tip, you can use a cane or rod positioned along the line of the toes to provide instant feedback if you bring the ...

 
Tip Of The Week!

Tip Of The Week!

rating is 2

Rob Watts, 04 March 2010 10:38

March - Week 2 This week, we give you a top putting drill to help you hole more putts from short and mid-range. A great way to control the alignment of the putter face to your intended target on the greens is to draw a cross on your golf ball. As TG Elite Teaching Pro Rob Watts explains in this ...

 
Rory McIlroy Drives it Happy Gilmore style!

Rory McIlroy Drives it Happy Gilmore style!

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TG Instruction Editor, 02 March 2010 15:40

During some down time on set with Golf World, Rory McIlory attempted the classic Happy Gilmore run and swing technique. After an airshot with his first attempt, the young man from Northern Ireland nailed it with his second well past the 300-yard barrier! McIlroy tees it up in the States this week for the Honda Classic, where US PGA Champion Y E ...

 
Brand New Tips From TG's New Elite Coach!

Brand New Tips From TG's New Elite Coach!

rating is 5

TG Instruction Editor, 01 March 2010 15:36

These brand new video tips from Today's Golfer's newest coaching recruit are guaranteed to take your golf game to the next level. Rob Watts is the Head Professional at Castle Royle Golf & Country Club and has worked with many European Tour players, such as Darren Clarke, Scott Drummond and Benn Bahram. Rob is a performance coach that specialises in progressive and ...

 
TG'S TIP OF THE WEEK!

TG'S TIP OF THE WEEK!

rating is 2.5

Steven Orr, 25 February 2010 12:46

When you're ball is sitting down in the rough, it can be frustrating to consider that you might not be able to reach the green in regulation because of it. But with a minor adjustment to your swing, you can gain those extra precious yards from a desperate lie and two-putt your way to an easy par. The key is to ...

 
Overcome Your Winter Blues

Overcome Your Winter Blues

rating is 5

Jamil Qureshi, Psychology Expert, 24 February 2010 14:58

We all know it’s been a shocking winter for us golfers. The great thing about golf is that it’s supposed to be a sport you can play all year round. But playing in conditions that are bad even for winter can be a frustrating pastime. But how can you turn this into an enjoyable experience? There are a few things ...

 
Fix Your Game Fast!

Fix Your Game Fast!

rating is 3

TG Instruction Editor, 19 February 2010 15:39

Check out these four quick drills below that you can practice to fix your game sharpish!   Drill 1: Right foot backFixes: The sliceTG Pro: Nick Clemens Hitting balls with the right foot dragged backwards at address encourages you to create a more rounded golf swing, helping you attack the ball from the inside. It will also help those of you from a ...

 
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 ...

 
Add New Shots To Your Game!

Add New Shots To Your Game!

rating is 3.5

Joel Tadman, Instruction Editor, 01 February 2010 07:04

In this series of top golf video tips, Today’s Golfer Elite Teaching Pro Nick Clemens adds some key shots to your golfing repertoire and eliminates common errors from your golf swing. Ever longed to rip that long iron from the fairway every time? Or do you always reach for the sand wedge around the green even though you know a ...

 
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 ...

 

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