Author: V Tongwarin
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Plan a Golf Trip
As I start this fun blog, I’m taking my neighbors on their first golf trip in two months to Mesquite, Nevada so what a better time to show you what our process is and what we plan to do. Back when I was the Head Professional in Illinois, I would organize an annual golf trip…
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Gripping a Putter
There are 5 common ways to grip a putter: Conventional, Cross-handed, Vertical Claw, Sideways Claw and Arm Lock (I also cover a couple you may not have heard of – Prayer Grip and Broomstick). I review and provide images for each.
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Golf Terms
Knowing common golf terms is expected on the golf course, but there are likely a few you haven’t heard of (and some will give you a chuckle). Review this list to see them all and let me know if there are any that I’ve missed!
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Golf Scoring and Formats
Golf can be more fun with different formats and ways you can play the game. I’ve played every format below and it is always nice to shake things up and play a different strategy or play when it doesn’t count every single shot you make. These are the most common ways Stroke Play Individual golfers…
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How to Organize a Golf Bag
This is a good blog to read just to think about what’s in your bag, what’s missing in your bag or what has been in your bag. Let’s call it Spring Cleaning and let’s go over what you should carry for certain situations or what you already carry and will you ever need to use…
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Betting in Golf
Understanding the Rules of Golf are critical to avoiding penalties, ensuring you display appropriate sportsmanship and can also influence your course management and shot strategy.
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Golf Etiquette
Having proper golf etiquette is the same as showing manners in public. It’s a wonderful display of sportsmanship, class and a show of respect to your golf playing partners.
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Top of the Golf Swing
The golf swing transition is the process of when the downswing occurs after the backswing. This is very important because it decides how you will proceed with the downswing. This small and subtle move can decide your tempo and create the proper sequence for the body to move in the proper ways. It can also give…
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Bunker Shot
Golf pros hit bunker shots with the smoothness as a regular shot from the middle of the fairway. Let’s review how they hit their bunker shots with such ease and accuracy.