Several weeks ago, Costco emailed many of their customers and told them their Kirkland Signature 4-piece golf balls were back in stock. The original Kirkland Signature 4-piece balls were well-received in Fall 2016, selling out multiple times. The balls returned in Spring of 2018, with a different set of features. And Costco had a complementary […]

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If you want to improve the quality and consistency of your pitch shots on the golf course, focus on hitting the ball down into the ground. One of the most common short game faults amongst handicap players is trying to ‘help’ pitch and chip shots into the air with a scooping action of the hands… […]

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Because each club in the bag is a different length, our distance to the golf ball is going to change accordingly. In time, you’ll develop a natural feel for the correct distance with each club, but I’d like to give you a specific method to test you’re in a good position… Address the golf ball […]

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The downhill lie is one that most amateur golfers struggle with. It’s easy to hit the ball thin or fat and the down slope de-lofts the club flying the ball lower and often further than normal. See below for tips on how to play the downhill lie on the golf course: The downhill lie is probably the most difficult […]

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Topping the golf ball out on the course, in front of your playing partners, can leave you feeling frustrated and even a little foolish. A topped approach shot into the green isn’t usually that destructive (the ball typically stays straight and can travel a fair distance), but it’s thoroughly dissatisfying and does little for your […]

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Bump and Run It’s not the flashiest shot in world, but there isn’t a great player who has ever lived who didn’t master the bump and run. This is the high percentage shot to play when there is nothing in your way. No bunkers or other obstacles to carry it over, just room for your […]

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A common mistake a lot of players make is to immediately grab that high-lofted wedge when they are just off the green and attempt to hit a Phil Mickelson flop shot. Only Phil has moves like Phil, so let’s focus on a shot that is manageable and easy to control when we are out there […]

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Fix Your Slice Before you can fix any major flaws in your swing it is important to understand the science behind why you slice the ball. The slice is caused by the path that the club travels as it makes contact with the ball and therefore where the face is pointing. Ideally we would have […]

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Hosung Choi is causing quite a stir in the golf world with the craziest style we’ve ever seen. The below Video of the South Korean tour pro in action at the Korean Open has gone viral with viewers dumfounded as to how this crazy swing put him on the verge of qualifying for the British […]

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In this article we’re going to give you some great chipping drills that you can do to improve your chipping accuracy out on the course. No matter what type of shot you’re playing whether you’re chipping, pitching or hitting a long shot you should always do these things: 1. Pick out your final target. 2. […]

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