All Day Golf On A Rainy Afternoon

I just finished watching The Farmers Insurance Open and I have to say I was the definition of a couch potato today. It rained all day so I couldn't get out to practice. I did practice some putting though so it wasn't a totally useless day.I wasn't too upset though because golf was on television all day. The final round of the Qatar Open was on early...

Hybrid Club To The Resuce

Most amateurs have a hard time hitting their long irons. I am no exception. I really haven't learned how to hit my 3 and 4 iron, and I still struggle with my 5. From time to time I will get a good shot off, but they are few and far between.As a result on long par 4's and par 5's I am forced to layup a lot. My greens in regulation percentage is...

Phil Mickelson's Two Ball Bunker Trick Shot

This morning I practiced out of the bunker. If you have read any of my prior posts you know about my nemesis. I am getting better but the blood pressure still rises at the thought of having to hit long bunker shots.I always hear the announcers say that the pros don't mind being in the sand. They practice it so much that it is second nature to them....

Hitting Out Of A Fairway Divot

The fairway divot. You finally get a good drive off the tee box and you ride/walk up to your ball only to find that your ball is resting comfortably in a divot. This happened to me during my round yesterday and there was nothing comfortable about the situation at all.I like to practice. I could stay out on the range all day if it were up to me....