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Practicing golf is essential to improving your performance on the course, especially for mid-to-high-handicap players. While it may be tempting to focus solely on hitting long drives at the range, it is important to dedicate time to all aspects of your game. By understanding how to control your practice environment, you can focus on improving your swing and achieving better ball contact. According to golf instructor Peter Kostis, organizing a practice station is key to improving your golf swing. This means ensuring that your ball position, posture, and aim are consistent before taking a swing. By using training aids or…

Josh Brewer, the new women’s golf coach at Eastern Michigan University, sees in player Savannah De Bock the unfailing confidence that all good players possess in their game. De Bock, a native of Belgium, transferred to Eastern Michigan for her sophomore season to follow a coach she connected with and now has the potential to help revitalize the Eagles’ women’s golf program. With her talent and confidence, Brewer believes De Bock could be a contender for the Annika Award Watch List and other postseason honors, causing headaches for top schools. De Bock’s fall season began with a tie for eighth…

The Country Club of Jackson in Jackson, Mississippi, is gearing up to host the 2024 Sanderson Farms Championship, marking the return of the PGA Tour’s FedEx Fall Series after a two-week hiatus. The defending champion, Luke List, will be looking to repeat his victory after winning in a thrilling playoff in 2023. However, this year will mark the end of Sanderson Farms’ sponsorship of the event, so fans can expect to see new branding next year. With a purse of $7.6 million and $1.368 million going to the winner, the stakes are high for the competitors. The course at The Country…

Improving your chip shots can make a significant difference in your overall golf game. GOLF Top 100 Teacher Trent Wearner has identified two common errors that amateur golfers often make in their chip shots that can be easily fixed. One common mistake is standing too far from the ball at setup, which can lead to poor contact with the ball. To correct this, Wearner suggests standing closer to the ball and using a simple at-home drill to ensure the club is flat at address. Another common error is not turning the body enough during the downswing and into the finish,…

If you want to add distance to your drives without undergoing speed training or a new fitness routine, optimizing certain variables with your driver, such as tee height, can help you achieve this goal. Tee height may seem trivial, but it can have a significant impact on your driving distance. Back in June 2006, GOLF Magazine conducted an experiment to determine the optimal tee height for maximizing distance with the driver. The results of this experiment can provide valuable insights for golfers looking to improve their performance off the tee. The experiment involved 27 golfers, ranging in age from 25…

In a dramatic turn of events at the Presidents Cup, Keegan Bradley took on a starring role for Team USA, leading them to a decisive victory over the Internationals. The 38-year-old, who will captain the Americans in the upcoming Ryder Cup, was originally slated to be an assistant captain for the Presidents Cup to learn the ropes of leadership. However, Bradley’s impressive performance on the course, including a winning putt, raised questions about his potential as a playing-captain for next year’s Ryder Cup. This development has undoubtedly caught the attention of Team Europe, who may be celebrating the chaos that…

The roster of strong golf movies isn’t that deep but this one is on the short list. Director Bill Paxton brought amateur golfer Francis Ouimet’s story to the big screen on “The Greatest Game Ever Played”, released in theaters 19 years on this date, Sept. 30, 2005. The secret weapon for Ouimet – played by Shia LaBeouf – in the 1913 U.S. Open wasn’t a particular set of clubs, nor his familiarity with the course at The Country Club, which he could see from his bedroom window. When the amateur won the title in an upset against British veterans Harry…

The 2024 Presidents Cup concluded with a lopsided score but plenty of drama. The U.S. team emerged victorious, with key performances from players like Keegan Bradley, who battled nerves and pressure to secure the winning points. Bradley’s emotional journey throughout the competition showcased the intense pressure and excitement of representing his country in a team event. The moments of triumph and relief were evident as Bradley clinched the victory for his team, highlighting the significance of the Presidents Cup to the players involved. Despite the one-sided outcome of the Presidents Cup, the event held great importance for both teams. Players…