Putting 101: Rolling It Home

Welcome home, partner. It’s been a long journey. You (and your golf ball) have traveled hundreds of yards, and though you’re not quite in the house, at least you’re in the driveway, so to speak. Now it’s time to park your ball in the... 

Pitching 101: Going On Location

So you want to learn how to pitch? First, a quick quiz just to make sure you are in the right place: Whom would you consider a better instructor on pitching, Greg Norman or Greg Maddux? And no peeking. If you answered “Norman,” please move... 

Basic Shots 101: Every Club In The Bag

Congratulations, you’ve chosen a comfortable grip, or hold position, and learned how to place your hands on the club. You have an idea about the basic concepts of a fundamentally sound swing, and our gurus have shown you the proper way to address... 

Golf Specialty Shots 101: Imperfect Lies

There are plenty of bad lies in golf and not all of them deal with the score you tell your friends! Most revolve around how and where your golf ball is sitting. Because most practice facilities provide only flat surfaces or carpeted tee boxes to hit from,... 

Sand Shots 101: Playing From A Hazard

Admit it. Even your sandy surroundings sound menacing: “bunker” and “trap.” But you’re not trapped. Hardly. All you need to do is advance your ball a few feet, and you don’t even have to make contact with it. Sound... 

Golf Clubs 101: Tools Of The Trade

You’ve decided to take up golf. Great! Now it’s time to make a decision about clubs. Yeah, you can use that hand-me-down set Uncle Bob unloaded on you a few years back. Persimmon woods haven’t been cutting edge for, oh, about 20 years,... 

Set-Up Routine 101: The Place To Start

You probably have a basic idea of what golf is all about. Maybe you’ve caught a glimpse of a tournament on TV. Perhaps your friends or co-workers got you thinking about it. Now you want to give it a try. There is only one nagging question. Where... 

Golf Swing 101: Feel The Rhythm

Watch four touring pros hit golf balls on TV and you likely will see four variations of the swing. That’s because, though certain fundamentals are essential to hitting a golf ball correctly, the “perfect” swing is the one you personally...