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Posts Tagged ‘Golf Tips’

Drive for Show but Putt for Dough

By MoneyNing • Sep 15th, 2008 • Category: Golf Tips

We all want to lower our scores, but all we think about is how to drive the ball farther.  We know the way to lower scores is through a better short game but all we almost never spend anytime practicing the short game.  We spend all day trying to hit the ball 300 yards, but [...]



Draining that Long Putt

By MoneyNing • Sep 6th, 2008 • Category: Golf Tips

Most of us have drained that long putt before.  You know, that 25+ footer that seems to track to the hole right after it leaves the putter face.  Even though we know it’s all luck, we instantly gain confidence in our overall putting skills, which usually translate to a good putting for the rest of [...]



Overlooked and Easy Ways to Lower Your Score

By MoneyNing • Aug 12th, 2008 • Category: Featured Article, Golf Tips

In playing golf with people through the years, I came to the conclusion that there are a couple ways people try to improve their scores.
The first group tries to improve their score by buying new expensive equipment.  They believe that spending money somehow makes them a better golfer.  Conventional wisdom says that this doesn’t work [...]



29 Ways to Hit a Solid Golf Shot

By MoneyNing • Jul 17th, 2008 • Category: Featured Article, Golf Tips

Want to hit a solid golf shot time after time? Here are 29 ways to help you hit the ball long and straight!

Relax - There’s no need to worry about where the shot is going. Stay relaxed and just swing freely.
Stay Balanced - Not falling over or falling back during the swing is [...]