What exactly is a Stimpmeter?   “These greens are so fast I have to hold my putter over the ball and hit it with the shadow.” – Sam Snead. I happened to wander past a couple of golfers the other day, who were bemoaning the fact that they had struggled with their putting on the […] The post What exactly is a Stimpmeter? appeared first on Golf Habits ..read more

How to make the most of your time at the golf driving range. “The best place to refine your swing is, of course, on the practice range. You will have an opportunity to make the same mistakes over and over again so that you no longer have to think about them and they become part … How to make the most of your time at the golf driving range Read More » The post How to make the most of your time at the golf driving range appeared first on Golf Habits ..read more

How to get over a golf sand trap, first shot every time. Judging by how popular my Chipping Workshops are, it’s clear that a lot of golfers struggle with this area of the game of golf. It’s usually the first workshop to fill up, when I open the bookings for any upcoming day of group … How to get over a golf sand trap, first shot every time Read More » The post How to get over a golf sand trap, first shot every time appeared first on Golf Habits ..read more

Yet another, secret to great putting. “A “gimme” can best be defined as an agreement between two golfers, neither of whom can putt very well.” – Author unknown (but very observant).   Over the years, I’ve let a few secrets out about the game of golf on Golf Habits that a lot of golfers around … Yet another, secret to great putting Read More » The post Yet another, secret to great putting appeared first on Golf Habits ..read more

Why do we often play our best golf shots out of trouble? “Golf can best be defined as an endless series of tragedies obscured by the occasional miracle.” – Author Unknown. I was talking to a golfer the other day who has been struggling to play golf as well as they thought they should be … Why do we often play our best golf shots out of trouble? Read More » The post Why do we often play our best golf shots out of trouble? appeared first on Golf Habits ..read more

How to play the hybrid or fairway wood ‘chip’ shot. “Mistakes are part of the game, it’s how well you recover from them that’s the mark of a great player.” – Alice Cooper. Chipping is a part of the game of golf that for whatever reason, most golfers never seem to be really taught how … How to play the hybrid or fairway wood ‘chip’ shot. Read More » The post How to play the hybrid or fairway wood ‘chip’ shot. appeared first on Golf Habits ..read more

Driving the golf ball as far as you possibly can. “You can probably swing a little faster if you try hard enough.” – Ben Hogan A while ago, I wrote an article called What advice would I give a young (or a new) golfer? Which it seems, was quite helpful to a lot of golfers … Driving the golf ball as far as you possibly can Read More » The post Driving the golf ball as far as you possibly can appeared first on Golf Habits ..read more

Make more putts with this simple golf putting drill. A lot of golfers that I see playing golf, waste one or two shots (for some higher handicap or newer golfers, it can be more than a couple of shots) on nearly every hole when they are putting. Something that can easily be solved with the … Make more putts with this simple golf putting drill Read More » The post Make more putts with this simple golf putting drill appeared first on Golf Habits ..read more

Do you make this common golfing mental mistake? A couple of weeks back, near the end of my last coaching session for the day. I got the golfer I was coaching to play a hole on the way back to the clubhouse, as the golfer had been progressing well with the areas of their technique … Do you make this common golfing mental mistake? Read More » The post Do you make this common golfing mental mistake? appeared first on Golf Habits ..read more

How many birdie or par putts have you ever made with your golf bag? You would be surprised to hear that most golfers, when asked that question – after a bit of processing time – answer. ‘None.’ The reason I generally ask that question is because the golfer will be standing in front of me … Ever made a birdie with your golf bag? Read More » The post Ever made a birdie with your golf bag? appeared first on Golf Habits ..read more