Putting 101: Rolling It Home

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... 

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... 

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... 

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... 

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... 

Golf Courses 101: Where To Begin

Practicing golf and playing golf are two different matters. On a practice range, there is some comfort in knowing that you don’t have to chase after every... 

Golf Practice 101: Your Home On The Range

Let’s clarify one thing right off the bat, er, club. The term “driving range” is a misnomer. Teaching professionals refer to those large patches... 

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... 

Golf Balls 101: Inside The Dimples

If you go to a miniature golf course, selecting a ball is pretty easy. You can choose from cherry red, lemon yellow, bright orange or lime green. Like M&M’s,... 

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... 

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...