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No more upslope nightmares

Rich Ellis, 29 September 2011 10:31

You thought you’d hit that perfect approach shot only for your ball to fall short of carrying the greenside trap by a yard and rest in the upslope of the bunker. A certain bogey yes? Not if TG Elite Pro Rich Ellis has anything to do with it. In this golf video tip, he gives you some simple swing essentials ...

Bunker instruction with Retief Goosen

TG Instruction Editor, 05 September 2011 13:14

Retief Goosen is renowned for having one of the finest short games in the business, and has done since joining the European Tour in 1992. His short game was instrumental in notching up two US Open wins and two Order of Merit triumphs. The South African’s touch around the greens has propelled him to second place on the European Tour’s ...

How to beat Bunkers

Tom Denby, 15 July 2011 14:18

Not only will your free tees and ball marker with this month’s copy of Today’s Golfer come in handy on the course, they can also help you play better golf!We’ve compiled a series of exclusive video tips and drills using your free gifts to fix common faults and help you hit the ball longer and straighter, as well as sharpening ...

Get out of greenside traps

Nick Clemens, 16 July 2010 09:50

Getting up and down from bunkers is what keeps the momentum of our round going. There’s nothing more satisfying than expelling any fear of bogey with a solid bunker shot and moving on to the next hole like you do it every time! But now you can pull this shot off every time, thanks to this golf video tip from Scoring ...

Play the long bunker shot with Melissa Reid

TG Instruction Editor, 10 June 2010 15:03

Not only is Melissa Reid pleasing on the eye, she’s also a damn good golfer...and you can learn from her golf game! In this exclusive golf video tip to Today’s Golfer, the next big thing in ladies golf shows you how to master the long greenside bunker shot, achieving distance and roll out towards the flag. Shot on location ...

Approach Zone - High Fairway Bunker Shot

Adrian Fryer, 03 June 2010 16:10

Sometimes, we have to accept that hitting the green with our second shot just isn’t a possibility. Fairway bunkers will often have a high lip at the front, forcing us to favour height and not distance. In this video tip, Approach Zone Instructor Adrian Fryer explains the club you need to choose and the technique you need to apply should ...

Master plugged lies

Nick Clemens, 20 May 2010 16:46

When your short iron approach shot finds the fairway trap on the fly, we shouldn’t be surprised if our ball buries itself in its pitchmark and plugs in the sand. But what you shouldn’t do is panic! With a few set-up and swing changes, you’ll be able to get your ball riding out on a cushion of sand and rolling ...

15 Minute Bunker Drill

Steven Orr, 07 December 2009 09:37

Do you suffer from… • Inconsistent strike from sand• Poor bunker distance control Why does this happen? Inconsistency from sand usually stems from a poor set-up position. If your clubface is too square at address it will dig down into the sand at impact, not using the bounce of the club. Incorrect positioning of your weight will create either a too steep ...

Mark a ball with lines to see the spin

Dan Frost, 11 October 2009 05:00

Every golfer wants to get more spin with their wedges. Whether it’s from a tight lie in the fairway, fluffy rough or soft sand, spin is the one thing we love to brag about to our playing partners. But it’s one thing wanting spin and another creating it. So as a visual golf drill, try drawing some radial lines on ...

Put a champagne glass on the club drill

Dan Frost, 10 October 2009 05:00

Are you fed up of hitting your bunker shots fat and leaving your ball in the bunker every time you find the greenside trap? Then this is the tip for you. Tape a champagne glass to the face of your sand wedge. This will help you visualise what the face of the club is doing during your golf swing. If ...

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