Golfer’s elbow (also known as medial epicondylitis) is inflammation of the tendon at the top of the forearm bone. This causes pain and swelling in the area between the elbow joint and wrist. In this article we review the various treatment options available to heal this condition.What Is Golfer’s Elbow?Golfer’s elbow is a painful condition […]
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The golf swing is one of the most complex movements in sports. There are many components involved in hitting a golf ball, including balance, body alignment, grip strength, tempo, rhythm, timing, and much more. Connecting all those parts together into a seamless motion requires practice and repetition. A connected golf swing provides the best chance of […]
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We’ve been playing golf for hundreds of years and its a game that can test your sense of humour at times. The challenge of the game can take a lot of mental strength to keep going when things just aren’t going your way. But when this happens the best thing you can do is to […]
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The best players in the world have lob wedge and sand wedge in the bag. I am using my sand wedge a lot as a beginner, would it pay off having the extra investment in the bag? We look at the pro’s and con’s of when to use the sand wedge, and what would the lob […]
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Fairway Woods vs HybridsThe fairway wood vs hybrid debate does make a compelling argument. The three wood could be replaced for having extra wedges allocated in the bag. The benefits for both are considered from skill acquisition through to on-course club selection. I recently heard an interview with the legendary Gary Player. What he said, still […]
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Golf players don’t hit absolutely straight shots very often. The sole reason for this is that for such shots, their swings have to be perfectly balanced. Curved shots are where the ball turns either left or right with respect to the swing in its trajectory before landing. These shots are much easier to repeat compared […]
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The speed with which a golfer can swing their clubs is important to determine how far they can hit a ball. A higher speed is normally easier to achieve for tall and physically strong players; however, speed is not the only criteria for the best shots. An optimally balanced shot, correct posture, use of shoulder and […]
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Golf bags contain a lot of clubs and it can be intimidating to choose the right club to use if you are a beginner. Each club is designed for a designated purpose and type of shot and learning the correct golf club for each situation can make your game better, and more importantly, your score […]
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If you watch professional golf, you’ve probably seen that players hit down on the golf ball to make it go up. This is counter-intuitive and not usually understood by beginners but is a highly effective method to play long shots in golf and also has to a lot to do with the form and structure […]
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Golf is a game of technique rather than raw physical power. Whether hitting that long distance drive or just a putt on the green, how you swing the club determines whether it will be a successful shot or not. A common mistake among beginners is to use the arms to apply force during a swing. […]
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