Instruction – How to Hit the Draw
The most common tendency I see in my students is slicing the ball. This can be a frustrating ball flight, but I believe it is also one of the easiest faults to fix. I have several different drills and thoughts to help you start hitting beautiful draws. If you find yourself slicing and are frustrated, […]
Golf Science – Chatting with Champions
March in Southern California means wonderful weather, lingering snow in the distant mountains, sunny skies and perfect golf course conditions. And the PGA TOUR Champions makes the most of all this by holding two back-to-back events in SoCal. The Hoag Classic at the Newport Beach Country Club, followed by the Galleri Classic at the Mission […]
Course Review – Hidden Creek Golf Course
In the golf business, you often hear the term “hidden gem” when those in the know speak of an affordable course that boasts a fun layout and solid course conditions. Well, Hidden Creek in Burleson is exactly that. When Hidden Creek first opened for play in 1997, it was met with positive returns, and after […]
Ask the Superintendent – Golfer Responsibilities 102
Since the earliest days of golf, this question has recurred, “What are my responsibilities as a golfer to maintain the golf experience?” This question is so big and so misunderstood that I reached out to my good friend at TPC Craig Ranch, Mike Kiesling, Director of Golf, to help us answer the question. It seems […]
Instruction – Putting Training Boot Camp
I get asked by many of my students what training aids I recommend for putting. Below are some of my favorite training aids to use for rolling the rock (disclaimer: I am not being paid to advertise any of these training aids). Alignment Sticks These cost around $3 at Home Depot and are called yard […]
Golf Science – Inside the Ropes of a Professional’s Mindset
Most golfers these days are on one or more social media platforms and so get bombarded with swing tips all the time. “Get your lead elbow bowed like Dustin Johnsons’s.” “Get vertical close to impact like Justin Thomas.” “Keep your butt against the wall like Tiger Woods.” And on and on. So, the recently completed […]
Course Review – Prairie Lakes Golf Course
Historically, Grand Prairie has seen its share of great places to enjoy some leisure time with friends and family. Ripley’s Believe It or Not!, Lone Star Park and Texas Trust CU Theatre are some of the older and more well-known reasons to visit Grand Prairie. But a recent renaissance on the south side of town […]
Instruction – Putting Drills for Indoors and Outdoors
Setup is very important in putting to get the ball started on the intended line as well as help with distance control. Start with your feet shoulder width apart. Then stand tall with your arms straight out in front of you at chest high, making sure the putter grip, shaft and clubhead are all the […]
The PGA and Non-Profits
The PGA TOUR makes its West Coast Swing at the start of each year. That makes for a great opportunity for fans in Hawaii and California to watch all their favorite players in action and, in fact, to learn more about the TOUR itself. Given that this is a golf science column, it seemed appropriate […]
Instruction – New Year, New Goals
Happy New Year! I hope 2024 will be filled with great memories and lower scores! What does a great putter consist of? Here are a few keys great putters do well: They hit the center of the clubface consistently (there are a couple PGA and LPGA Tour players who have won many tournaments and hit […]