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Your Questions Answered
By Jaacob Bowden Member Question: Hi Jaacob, When I play, my SS (swing speed) varies between 99 and 107. Is that normal to have so much variation? -Scott T Jaacob’s Answer: There is definitely variation from swing to swing. Have a look at this page and you'll see what...
Forget Grain on the Green
By Geoff Mangum The "urban myth" of "grain" -- the USGA agronomy experts have long told golfers that grain has not been a significant factor on ball roll for the vast majority of greens since about 1980. Even if detectable, at today's mow heights and greens...
Nutrition Basics for Golf
By Adam Young With the fitness industry making a big impact on golf, specifically at the elite level, we are now seeing incredible feats of human performance. Guys are regularly bombing the ball over 300 yards, and Rory is hitting 340 yarders on occasion. But all the...
Take the Time to Learn Your Full-Swing Sand Wedge Distance
By Paul Myers Most of the shots you hit with your sand wedge will probably be something less than full shots – like hitting from the greenside bunker or playing a chip shot from the rough. However, there are times when you are going to want to hit a full shot with a...
HOW FAR DO YOU HIT PITCHING WEDGE?
By Paul Myers When you think about distance on the golf course, you probably naturally think about your driver first and foremost. After all, it is the club that goes the farthest, and can be the most fun to hit for many players. There is nothing wrong with trying to...
Getting the Most Distance Out of Your Driver
By Tom Wishon No question about it. Everyone wants to hit the driver longer. Show me a golfer who doesn’t put more distance off the tee as a high priority for their game and I will show you a golfer who either, a) is a bald face liar, or b) has been so abused by...
Your 6 Iron: The Start of the Scoring Clubs
By Paul Myers As you move down the set from the 5 iron to the 6 iron, you start to get into what could be called ‘scoring clubs’. These are the clubs that you might be excited to hit into the green because you can potentially set up an opportunity for birdie. While...
Your 5 Iron Can Be a Valuable Part of Your Set
By Paul Myers The 5 iron is one of the clubs that some new golfers spend a large amount of their time with because it is right in the middle of the set. It is a little bit easier to hit than some of the other long irons, but can hit the ball farther than the short...
The Versatility of the 4 Iron
By Paul Myers As more and more golfers use hybrid clubs instead of their 2 and 3 irons, many players have the 4 iron as their longest iron in the bag. If that sounds like your current setup, you will probably want to make sure you understand everything you can do with...
Getting the Most from Your 3 Iron
By Paul Myers While some golfers have chosen to take their 3 iron out of the bag in favor of another hybrid, this club is still alive and well in the bags of many golfers around the world. While hybrid clubs do have their benefits, there is something to be said for...