Indoor Golf: Swing Rain or Shine & Master the Virtual Fairway
Growing in popularity, Indoor Golf is a great way to play any day.
Mastering Your Swing: Building a Repeatable Golf Shot
Once you can hit shots the way you like, then you need to learn how to repeat it. First thing is to have the same set-up routine each time. Record your routine on video, writing down each step. My routine is grip on, right foot pointing at the ball, club behind ball, set feet, shuffle […]
Winterize Your Game – Improve Your Putting
Good putting results from building good mechanics and then letting your feel and touch take over. The first mechanic is to aim the putter straight. Most golfers are not so good at this. To learn aim, you need a mirror that is placed on the ground so you ensure that your eyes are over the […]
Winterize Your Game – Check Your Equipment (Pt. 4)
The part of the golf club that shows the most wear is the grip. With smaller bags, the grips develop more erosion just from taking them in and out of the bag. If you see a shine on your grip, it’s time for a replacement. You should also clean your grips every month. Use hot […]
Winterize Your Game – Wedges
After you’ve had a professional swing evaluation, let’s get to work on wedge shots: First, make sure your impact position is solid (lead arm and club shaft should form a straight line or have shaft leaning towards the target). You will need video to check this position. Do you know you can rent the video equipment […]
Winterize Your Game – Make a Video
The first place everyone looks at is the ball-striking. Start by having a professional look at your swing. Record a video of your swing and determine what you areas you want to improve. As you practice on the changes each week, record updated videos to document your progress. Keep comparing your current video with the […]
Winter Swing Checklist: Ace Your Game This Season
I know it isn’t Winter yet, but now is the time to start planning a strategy to play better golf next year. Here are several questions to get you started: What shots need the most improvement? Do you need to hit the ball straighter, more solid, or just more consistent? What about short game and […]
Leagues @ Play-a-Round
For centuries, golfers have played regular weekly rounds, often in groups that provide extra opportunity to create community, have some fun, and keep swinging. Some leagues travel from course to course, others play in the same place each week. Some leagues are competitive, others are just for fun and fellowship. At Play-a-Round Golf, we provide […]
How to Break 100, Pt. 7: Half-Wedge Shots
by Jim Bromley, PGA As I mentioned in my first article, the half-wedge shot may be the most important. This is a shot that ranges from 15-100 yards. Getting the ball on the green close enough to the hole for a one or two-putt will help limit the “blow-up” holes or high scores. Here are the […]
Junior Golf Camp ~ A Mom’s Point of View
I went out with the Play-a-Round Golf Junior Golf Camp on a Tuesday to see what all the kids do at golf camp during the summer. It was great to see how the kids conduct themselves in various settings without parental figures present, whether at lunch, driving in the van, or on a real golf […]
