by Ryan | Jun 7, 2015 | Angle Of Attack, Aoa, Bunkers, Coaching, Mental Game, Sand, Scoring, Spin Rate, Uncategorized
Getting safely out of a fairway bunker can be the difference in 1 to 2 shots for your score. As with many of the shots in this game, we need to look not only at the physical cues necessary for success, but also some of the mental pitfalls that can make the...
by Ryan | May 20, 2015 | Bunkers, Club Selection, Sand, Scoring, Short Game, Uncategorized, Wedges
The long bunker shot can be one of the most intimidating shots in golf, especially with danger lurking beyond the flag. Having a great plan can be the best way to attack this shot, not only from an execution standpoint, but also to ease some of the tension that...
by Ryan | May 6, 2015 | Ball Flight, Efficiency, Launch Angle, Scoring, Short Game, Uncategorized, Wedges
Nothing is more disturbing than hitting a great drive, only to bury your wedge shot into a green side bunker. Talk about a wasted opportunity! Let’s think for a moment about the clubs or shots in your bag that you have the most control with and what...
by Ryan | Apr 8, 2015 | Angle Of Attack, Aoa, Bunkers, Coaching, Flop, Scoring, Short Game, Uncategorized, Wedges
The Chili Dip, The Flub & The Skull…. for some, the scariest shot in golf is the short sided flip wedge that’s sitting down in the grass. As is the case with many short game shots, the basic fault can often stem from trying too hard to...
by Ryan | Feb 25, 2015 | Angle Of Attack, Aoa, Bunkers, Sand, Scoring, Short Game, Uncategorized, Uneven Lies
There are two ways to attack a buried ball or the fried egg. One option involves merely excavating the ball to get out of the bunker, while the second option is reserved for trying to get the ball a little closer to the hole via a higher trajectory. When your...
by Ryan | Jan 28, 2015 | Angle Of Attack, Aoa, Scoring, Short Game, Uncategorized, Wedges
As you play this crazy game, you will undoubtedly run across a multitude of lies at all courses, including the waste area. In this two part article, we will discover some of the ideas and techniques necessary to navigate this situation. This section will...