Tag Archive for: Golf

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Focus on the target – not on the ball

I hit the best shots when I'm concentrating on the actual target somewhere on the fairway or the flag. It is not something that comes easily to me. I have to make a conscious effort to see the flag in the distance when I'm lifting the club.…
Learn golf later in life
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Learn to play golf later in life

I decided to learn to play golf later in life. For a person over 40, there are very few options left as far as sports to consider learning. I love tennis and badminton, but these are a young man's sports. I mean I can still play them but I am…
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Getting ready for my first golf competition

I think I'm ready to step up and be judged; ridiculed or encouraged, depending on my performance. Had a chat with the pro and he's happy to put me in this Saturday at 11am to get my first competition score card. I need 3 official scores to get…
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Proper golf swing sequence

Here is a proper golf swing sequence we must follow to achieve a swing that is just like the swing of a PGA professional golfer. You must remember all these steps in order to achieve a great golf swing. Shift weight to the leading leg …
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6 out of 10 with 52 wedge

I practiced all day today. Well, not all day, but a few hours. Had to do my daily 10,000 steps. Actually did quite a few more than that. Stayed on the first 5 holes mainly and practiced my swing. I'm still struggling with this smooth swing…
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Enjoying golf practice at sunset

I like practicing at my club close to sunset. There is almost nobody there, or if there are, they stay at one hole and practice with a dozen balls. I picked hole 2. It's a short par 4, but I wanted to just practice my swing, so selected a spot…
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How can you tell that you played poorly if you don’t have a handicap?

The other day I was resting near the first tee after I played a few holes, when another golfer approached. We greeted then exchanged a bit of small talk which went something like that: Other golfer: How did you go? Me: Not very well.…
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Over the top swing – I learned why I’m doing it and found a fix

I must have watched every single YouTube video there is on the subject and apart from 1, all of them are complete rubbish. They come up with these complicated explanations as to why we swing over the top, and they all promise to "cure the over…
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I know why I am lifting my head in back swing – the posture

I found another obvious reason why I am lifting my head in back swing. I'ts my posture! Went to a driving range today. I like the nets, and I can judge whether I am hitting the ball well, but I don't get to see the actual flight. And today…