Golf tips

Speed up your golf rounds with these tips

golf tipsBlame it on Jack Nicklaus. Ever since the “Golden Bear” came along, with his yardage books and methodical approach to every shot, amateur golfers have adopted a similar style of play. That is to say, painfully slow.

Nicklaus’ pace was justified by a record 18 major titles claimed during his incomparable career. Besides, he was a notoriously fast walker between shots. The everyday golfer, though, has no reason to analyze the lie, wind and green contour with Nicklaus-like intensity.

What’s the big deal about slow play? After all, golf is supposed to be a leisurely game, right?

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Tips to treat a chronic slice

golf-sliceIt’s not the worst golf-swing affliction – that would be the diabolical shank – but a slice is easily the most common malady affecting the average player. The good news is, it’s also the most studied and, in many cases, the simplest to treat.

As with any debilitating condition, it helps to understand the slice before attempting to cure it.

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Golf fitness

Though golf is termed as a game of patience and fun, to be a good golf player, one should also concentrate on their own fitness. This is a new method which is gaining popularity in recent times. There is no hard coded fitness training for golfers. The main aim of this fitness method is to improve the player’s performance on the course. Flexibility and balancing should be practiced by a golfer. Australian golfer Greg Norman is the man who introduced this concept of golf fitness to the world.

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