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Famous British poet of the 1600s, John Milton, wrote “On His Blindness” in which he said, “They also serve who only stand and wait.” Surely this applies nowhere else so much as to the caddies who serve their players quietly, efficiently and patiently for days, weeks, months and years on end.  The 21st century PGA TOUR caddie is a far …

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The last time we checked in on Texas Rangers Golf Club was back in 2021. The new, state-of-the-art clubhouse had just opened, and the property was finally complete. The course has been up and running since 2019, but the clubhouse took a couple of additional years to finish.  Shortly after the completion of the clubhouse, the City of Arlington announced …

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Here’s a breakdown of the basics to help you improve your chipping: 1. Grip and Stance Use your putting grip Stance: Set up with your feet close together, about hip-width apart. Lean slightly toward the ball with your weight shifted to your front foot (about 60-70 percent of your weight). Keep your knees slightly flexed and your posture relaxed. Ball …

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Most people imagine that the PGA TOUR and LIV Golf have nothing in common. They would almost be right, but there actually is one entity that both organizations share. And that is the person who has been the head of Tournament Medical Services for LIV Golf for the past three years. Once 14 of his PGA TOUR players moved to …

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Putting is considered the most critical element of golf, where finesse, precision and confidence come together. While much attention is given to putter design and green reading, the putting grip – a player’s connection to the club – can significantly influence performance. The right grip offers control, consistency and comfort, helping players roll the ball with confidence. Here’s a guide …

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Mansfield doesn’t have many options for golf. Although for the last few decades, it has grown into one of the busiest suburbs in the southern part of DFW, yet your golf options are limited. Of course, there is Walnut Creek Country Club, but it’s private. So, unless you’re a member there, that leaves you with only one option. Mansfield National, …

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Has your golf instructor ever asked you to make a change to your swing and your body just can’t complete the task? A golf swing might look simple from a distance, but it’s a highly complex and coordinated movement involving many parts of the body. The right combination of flexibility, strength, balance and timing is critical to executing an effective …

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This month, we are continuing the discussion on data points of a launch monitor. In this article, I am going to talk about face angle, club path and face-to-path ratio. What is the clubface angle? The angle your clubface is pointed right or left of the target line at impact. What does this mean: This will affect where your ball …

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The Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA) of any country is its national body for training golf teachers, coaches and business managers, as well as others involved in the business of golf. The PGA of America is the largest such organization in the world, with a membership of 30,000. The PGA of Great Britain and Ireland has 7,500. Other countries that have …

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There are numerous indoor simulators popping up all over the world. I constantly hear students say how much they love the data but have no idea what the numbers and data points mean. In this article, I am going to cover the following data points: angle of attack and launch angle. In upcoming months, we will continue this discussion, but …

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