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Why We Use Golf Handicaps

Golf, unlike any other sport, allows players of different abilities to fairly compete against one another. The system that allows for this is what is known as the golf handicap.

If you are playing golf consistently, you will want to establish your handicap with an authority organization sanctioned by the United States Golf Association. This usually comes in the form of your local private or public golf course. If you do not have any local courses that you would like to join, you can also establish your golf handicap online. There is usually an annual fee of about $50-$100 to establish your legitimate golf handicap.

However, many people want to know the science behind the numbers. They want to know how to calculate a golf handicap manually…and that is what this page is about, explaining the golf handicap system.

Calculating a Golf Handicap: Definitions

There are three definitions that you need to know in regards to calculating a golf handicap: course rating, course slope, and adjusted gross scores (which many people do not know about).

Course Rating: A USGA Course Rating is used to factor golf handicaps. The course rating is expressed as a “golf score” and assesses the level of difficulty of a course based on how a scratch golfer–a par golfer–would do on that course. Thus, if a par 72 golf course has a rating of 73.5, a scratch golfer would shoot slightly over par on average at this course.

Slope Rating: The golf course slope rating is slightly more difficult to understand because it is expressed as a ratio rather than an actual golf score. It is always a number between 55 and 155 and represents the difficulty of a course for bogey golfers in relation to the courses’ course rating. As a benchmark, a slope rating of 113 is considered average.

Adjusted Gross Score: Many players are unfamiliar with the term “adjusted gross score” or implement it incorrectly. The idea behind the adjusted gross score is to prevent one or two bad holes from completely throwing off your handicap. For example, if you were playing a stellar round of golf, but then hit the ball out of bounds 3 times on one hole and received a 13 on the hole, this would throw off your overall score and thus your handicap. This is why you report your adjusted gross score (which provides a “max score” given your handicap) in the handicap system rather than your actual score, which included the 13.

Adjusted gross scores are determined by something called Equitable Stroke Control. For example, a golfer who is a 15 handicap cannot take higher than a 7 on any hole. For beginners, a golfer can take no higher than a 9 on any given hole.

How To Calculate a Golf Handicap

Ok, now that we know the definitions, let’s take a look at how to manually calculate a golf handicap. Remember, the more golf that you play, the more representative your golf handicap becomes of your actual potential. Also, note that a golf handicap is representative of your best potential, which most people forget.

With that in mind, let’s begin:

Calculating a Golf Handicap Manually

Step 1: Gather your golf scores from the last 5 rounds of golf that you have played. For this example, we will assume that your last five rounds are as follows: 89, 93, 97,85, 95

Step 2: Get the golf course slope and rating for each of these scores. In this example, we will assume that each round was played at the same course, my beloved Harding Park in San Francisco. (Have a look at their scorecard here. Playing from the white tees, you can see in the upper left corner that the course rating is 70.6 and the slope is 123.)

Step 3: Take your score and subtract from it the course rating. Thus, from the first score of 89, we subtract the course rating of 70.6 and get a value of 18.5.

Step 4: Multiply the number that you just calculated by 113, which gives us a value of 2079.2.

Step 5: Divide the number you just calculated by the slope of the course. Thus, 2079.2 divided by 123 gives us a number of 16.9. This number 16.9 is known as the differential.

Step 6: Take your lowest differential number of your 5 golf scores and multiply it by .96. Thus, my differential numbers for the five rounds of golf are: 16.9, 20.58, 24.25, 13.23, 22.42. The lowest number among those is 13.23, which I now multiply by .96, giving me a number of 12.7. This is my golf handicap.

Golf Handicap Misconceptions

As we see in the above example, this golfer with a handicap of 12.7, has also turned in a score of 97. Thus, when he has a bad round of 95 or higher, people are likely to sneer and say, “Are you sure your are a 12 handicap?”

This is because people, in general, do not really understand the golf handicap system. Your golf handicap represents your best rounds of golf not your average rounds of golf.

As you play more golf, you factor in more scores. With five rounds of golf, only the one score is factored. With seven rounds of golf, you average your two lowest differential numbers, and then multiply by .96.

Finally, once you have played 20 rounds of golf, you take the average of your 10 lowest differentials and multiply that number by .96. Obviously then, the more golf you play, the more accurate your handicap becomes.

Golf Handicap Calculator

Obviously, you want to play golf and not do math the whole time. Thus, golf handicap calculators are used to compute your golf handicap easily and effectively. If you have established a true golf handicap, you will simply enter your scores into the system at your club or online and all the golf handicap calculations will be done for you.

However, if you have not yet established a golf handicap, there are many golf handicap calculators online that will quickly allow you to calculate your golf handicap. Here are three that will allow you to quickly tabulate your golf handicap.

Calculate Your Golf Handicap (5 scores): This online calculator can be used to quickly calculate your golf handicap if you have a minimum of 5 rounds of golf.

Calculate Your Golf Handicap (1 score): If you are just starting out, this golf handicap calculator will tabulate your golf handicap based on just one round of golf.

Handicap Manager for Excel: This is a handy program to have to calculate your golf handicap or that of a whole league of people. It is a well-designed Excel spreadsheet that you can use to easily calculate your golf handicap using Excel.

Golf Handicap Videos

If you prefer videos, there are some videos that you may enjoy regarding golf handicaps. The videos, along with short reviews, are listed below. Simply click the link to launch each video in its own window.

Dan & Dan Talk Golf: “Handicaps”

This is an extremely enjoyable 2 minute plus video with two guys (who look exactly alike) talking about the golf handicap system. They take a straight-forward topic and make it fun. Is this really the same person?

Golf Link Handicap Video Instructions

In this straigtforward video found on YouTube, Kevin Battersby of Golf Links walk you through the definitions of course slope and rating by viewing an actual golf score card. We also see in video form the math behind the golf handicap and the methods used to determine your actual golf course handicap.

The Golf Handicap with Julio Nutt

This is a very short video with an overview of the handicapping system in golf. The instructor has a very Spanish accent like that of Sergio Garcia or the great Seve Ballesteros.

How Do You Get a Golf Handicap?

This is a very informative 1 1/2 minute video from Conan Elliot about how to get a golf handicap. Many people assume that you need to belong to a golf club to get a golf handicap. In fact, you do not need to be a member of any club. Conan walks you through the steps of forming your own club with your buddies simply by using the USGA golf web site. Plus, you can form a club of any name…I might just go set up my own. The ¨How-Tos¨…

One Final Note: Handicap Index Versus Course Handicap

One final note on your golf handicap that most people do not understand: There is a difference between a Handicap Index and a Course Handicap.

In the procedures above, you established a general golf handicap. And, if you make it official through your club or USGA organization, it is called a “Handicap Index”.

However, each course you play uses a separate golf course index based on the slope of the course. Thus, you may get extra strokes, or fewer strokes, based on the difficultly of the course.

Since an average course slope is 113, your course handicap will not vary from your handicap index. However, with a course slope of 134, you will be given a few extra strokes.

Thus, do not stop with just your handicap index. Always remember to calculate your course handicap for the golf course that you are playing. You can view a golf course handicap calculator here.

How To Calculate a Golf Handicap: Summary

On this page, we have provided you with a behind the scenes look at how golf handicaps are calculated.

Using variables such as golf course rating and slope, and your adjusted gross score, golf handicaps allow golfers of all abilities to compete against one another.

Though it is good to have an inside look at the numbers, you will want to use a golf handicap calculator after you have posted several golf scores. Once you have signed up for an official handicap, your club will provide its own behind the scenes golf handicap calculator and you will not have to calculate anything…it will do it all for you.

Now that you know how to calculate a golf handicap, remember that your handicap varies per course so don’t forget to calculate your course handicap for each golf course that you are playing.

And finally, to improve your golf game and thus your handicap, read the latest golf driving tips and learn how to swing a golf club properly. Each of these pages is part of our series on how to play better golf.

Getting off the tee well is critical. We often hear the great importance of the short game and this is true. However, if you do have the ability to drive the golf ball straight and far, you will never be able to drastically improve your golf game.

Now-a-days, many courses are designed such that only the long hitters survive. Sure, you can play the closer tees…but your friends will not allow that! Plus, with these free golf driving tips, you can now play even long courses confidently.

On this How to Drive a Golf Ball Straight and Far page, we bring you all of the secrets of driving the golf ball. Do you need to be strong? No. Do you need to swing really hard? No. Do you ever watch Kenny Perry play golf on TV? He’s 50 years old and drives the golf bar as far as those half his age. The secret lies in the golf driving tips outlined below.

Our goal with this page is to consolidate all of the best Internet videos to answer your one question: How Do I Drive A Golf Ball and compete on these long holes?

Enjoy the how to drive a golf ball videos below and, if you have any that you would like to add, please put them in the comments below.

How To Drive A Golf Ball Videos

Below, you will find all of the best Internet videos providing golf driving tips. Simply click the links to launch the video in its own window. Enjoy the shows!

How to Hit Longer, Straighter Drives

Here we have another great video from Michael Lamanna, a golf instructor from Scottsdale, Az, a place I love to play golf. Many people ask Michael, “How Do I Drive a Golf Ball?”, and in this video Michael takes you through the process of hitting longer and straighter drives. These golf driving tips are especially important in Arizona where golf holes are often outlined by the desert…which is out of bounds!

Golf: How To Hit Long And Straight Drives

In this 3 1/2 minute video from Rickard Strongert, a touring professional for many years, he teaches us his secret for hitting drives long and straight. One key: keep your muscles very relaxed…watch the full video for the other keys to driving a golf ball straight and far.

How to Fade Your Driver

Often, you will be faced with a dogleg hold that will demand that you fade your drive. In this 3 minute video from Joe Beck, Joe Beck sheds light on the difficult drive technique of fading your driver on demand.

Hitting The Stinger Drive

If you watch golf, you have seen Tiger Woods hit the stinger drive. He just steps up to the tee, takes a gentle swing, and hits it straight and far down the fairway. In this golf driving tip, we learn the correct technique to hit the stinger drive! From setup to shoulder position, Joe Beck explains how to master this unique shot.

The Driver - How to Hit It Long

One of the reasons that you visited this page was to learn How to Drive A Golf Ball Far. In this driving tip, host Joe Beck teaches you how to improve your drive and hit it far – from grip placement to swing technique.

Driving Basics with Darrell Kestner

If you have ever asked How Do I Drive a Golf Ball, Darrell Kestner provides the answer in this Driving Basics video. This quality, professional, instructional video lasts for 12 minutes and takes you through many fundamental golf driving tips that will allow you to get of the tee straight and far!

Drive the Golf Ball without Slicing

One common problem that people have off the tee is the slice. Their golf ball starts out straight but ends far to the right, often in the woods because they slice the golf ball off the tee. In these golf driving tips from Center of Gravity Golf, you learn how to prevent the slice of the drive and drive it straight down the fairway!

Golf Tips— Use What You Know to Crush the Golf Ball

Finally, for the ultimate video on how to drive a golf ball far, we have a video from Sean “The Beast” Fisher who is the long driving champ. For those who play other sports, you will enjoy Sean’s analogies with baseball and skipping rocks. He provides the hometown secrets for driving a golf bar far…really far!

How To Drive A Golf Ball: Conclusion

We hope that you have enjoyed these videos on How To Drive A Golf Ball.

Today’s long courses not only demand that you know how to drive the golf straight, they also mandate that you know how to drive a golf ball far!

At some courses today, par 4 holes are now measuring near 500 yards. We have recently seen the pros play 500+ yard par 4’s. We bring you this page full of golf driving tips so that when you step up onto the tee on one of these holes, you will be able to swing naturally and confidently knowing that, finally, you know How to Drive a Golf Ball and compete on these long par 4’s.

Note: This video is part of our extensive how to play golf video series, which includes how to grip a golf club and how to swing a golf club among many others. If you find great videos that would be ideal for our golf driving tips page, simply place them in the comments below and we will add them!

A correct golf grip is an essential foundation to a perfect golf swing.  With the proper golf grip, you are able to properly square up the golf club at impact, a necessity for hitting the golf ball in the direction that you want.  A fundamentally correct golf grip also helps you generate power in your golf swing.  On the other hand, an improper golf grip detracts from both the power and intended direction of the golf ball.

There is not just one proper way to grip a golf club–there are many!.  The first grip is called the Vardon Overlap and is the most used grip among the best golfers.  This grip is also called the overlapping grip and allows your hands to seamlessly work together.

A variation of the overlapping grip is the interlocking grip, the second most common type of grip.  Others prefer to grip a golf club more like a baseball bat.  For many people this feels most natural.  This type of golf grip is also referred to as the ten finger golf grip.

With so many options on how to hold a golf club, which is the correct golf grip for you?  Well, grab your clubs and test each grip as we present the videos below on how to grip a golf club properly.  The correct way to grip a golf club is unique for each person.  Find out what works for you!

How To Grip A Golf Club Videos

Below, you will find all of the best Internet videos on How To Grip A Golf Club. Each of these videos present the proper golf grip options that you should use to ensure a great golf swing.  Simply click the links to launch the video in its own window. Enjoy the shows!

How to Grip a Golf Club Correctly

The grip is one of the most overlooked fundamentals in golf, but gripping your club correctly has significant advantages.  See the proper way to grip a golf club in this professional video from about.com

How To Grip the Golf Club Like Tiger Woods

In this 8 minute video from A Game Golf on YouTube, we find out much more than how to grip a golf club like Tiger Woods. This video falls into the amateur category but it is very informative as it illustrates in detail all the different golf grip options.

Golf Instruction - The Grip

In this video, John Lubin illustrates the importance the golf grip and talks about fundamentals of a great golf grip and also how much pressure that you should use in your golf grip.  There is more than one correct way to grip a golf club and John shows what he likes.  This is a well-done, detailed video that is worthy of viewing.

Fundamentals of a Good Golf Grip

In this video, Mark Favell shows us the keys to a good golf grip. If you need a quick answer to how to hold a golf club, this 2 minute video may just be for you as Mark delivers a quick explanation on the golf grip.

How to Golf: Grip Fundamentals

We really like this video as it provides a quick, fundamental explanation of how to grip a golf club. It’s professionally done with captions that allow you to follow along.

The Natural Golf Grip

In this video, we find a new strategy called The Natural Golf Grip. You may find this type of golf grip very comfortable as it may seem more “natural”. At just under 4 minutes, take a look and see if this is the proper golf grip for you.

The Proper Golf Grip: Articles

Many of you may want to read about the proper golf grip instead of watching video on how to hold a golf club. If this is the case, here are several articles that you may enjoy about the correct golf grip.

The Golf Grip - How to Place Your Lead Hand (Top Hand) on the Handle: You may enjoy this thorough series from About.com. They illustrate how to hold the golf grip step by step with pictures illustrating where to put your hands.

The Three Golf Grips: This article illustrates the three different types of golf grips: The Overlapping, The Interlocking, and the 10-Finger grip. Nice picture illustrations are included.

4 Steps to a Solid Golf Grip: This article from GOLF.com shows you four simple steps to a solid golf grip. You may like this article for both its simplicity and professionalism.

How To Grip A Golf Club: Summary

Many people begin the great game of golf without taking a lesson and end up with the wrong golf grip. Fortunately, we now have access to great online resources to learn how to hold a golf club correctly from the beginning.

As we have seen, there are several kinds of proper golf grips from which to choose. The best approach is to test each of them. Pull out your golf clubs and get a “feel” for what the correct golf grip is for you. Once you feel comfortable, you probably have found how to grip a golf club for you!

More Golf Videos

As huge golf fans, we keep up with the latest videos on how to play golf. The Internet today offers us endless free golf tips and we bring the best of them to you on our pages. Be sure to visit our how to play golf for an index of all of our golf pages.

If you have found great videos that we should add to these pages, simply place them in the comments below!

The truth is that many golfers do not know how to swing a golf club. Though it appears easy when we see it on TV, it takes time and repetition to learn proper golf swing techniques.

However, once you have established a proper golf swing, you are able to use that swing and rhythm throughout your entire golf game, from your driver to your sand wedge.

You have noticed that professionals golfers always employ similar golf swing mechanics on each shot. However, when we watch amateurs, each shot looks unique and inventive.

This how to swing a golf club page is designed to teach you proper golf swing mechanics so that you can improve your golf swing and shoot lower scores!

Enjoy the golf swing tip videos below!

How to Swing A Golf Club Videos

Below, you will find all of the best Internet videos on How to Swing A Golf Club. Simply click the links to launch the video in its own window. Enjoy the shows!

How to Perform the Perfect Golf Swing

We’ve all seen it: The Perfect Golf Swing. From Ben Hogan Golf Swing long ago, to Trevor Immelman winning the Masters, the perfect golf swing often seems elusive. Watch this video to pursue the elusive: The Perfect Golf Swing.

How to Get a Powerful Golf Swing

We all want to know How to Drive A Golf Ball Far as courses are made longer and longer. Plus, it’s fun to hit the far. In this golf swing tip video, teaching professional Michael Lamanna teaches us how to get power in your golf swing while maintaining solid golf swing mechanics. Get more power in your golf swing now!

Correct Golf Posture

Correct posture plays a vital roll in golf, putting you in position for balanced, powerful, and consistent ball striking. See some tips for correcting and perfecting your posture.

Golf Swing Basics

Understanding the fundamental nature of the golf swing is critical. In this short video, we are taught the proper golf swing basics that we should use on every shot. This how to swing a golf club video is perfect for those who want to get back to basics. When you find your swing getting out of control, watch this video to get it right again!

Correct Golf Ball Position

Impact is the moment of truth in golf, so placing the ball in the correct position in you stance is critical to arriving at the correct impact position. To improve golf golf swing, this video teaches us the best posture and positioning to have a proper golf swing each time. Improve your ball striking with these golf swing tips.

Golf: Swing Instead Of Hit

A common error we all make. Our practice swing is great, but the real swing does not match it. We treat the golf ball as the enemy and try to hit it hard. In doing so, the perfect swing eludes us. Watch this golf swing tip to learn how to swing instead of hit!

Golf: Common Mistakes At Set-Up

A critical component of positive proper golf swing mechanics is the setup. If you do not begin correctly, it will be difficult to have the perfect golf swing. Watch these golf swing tips to avoid common mistakes as you learn how to swing a golf club.

Golf: What Makes Or Breaks Your Swing

Do you know the absolutely critical steps to a balanced golf swing? Watch these essential components to improve your swing now.

Tempo, Tempo, Tempo

Who better to learn from that a touring pro? In this video, learn from PGA Tour Player Ken Duke how to have better tempo to ensure a consistent proper golf swing every time.

How to Swing A Golf Club: Summary

We hope that you have enjoyed these videos on How to Swing A Golf Club. At your home for how to videos, we absolutely love golf and create these reference pages so that you can improve your golf swing without having to pay hundreds of dollars.

On this page, we have presented many videos on How to Swing A Golf Club using proper golf swing mechanics. Refer to these golf swing tips whenever you want to improve your golf swing.

You may also be interested in other videos in the series including How to Drive a Golf Ball and How to Grip a Golf Club. These and many more videos can be found on our Golf Page called simply How to Play Golf.

Thanks for visiting us. If you would like to add videos to this page, simply place them in the comments below!

Now go out there and lower your scores!

How To Putt A Golf Ball Videos

Below, you will find all of the best Internet videos on How To Putt A Golf Ball. Simply click the links to launch the video in its own window. Enjoy the shows!

Stance and Grip for Putting

Your long game is great, but the short stick troubles you. Watch this video to remedy your putting woes.

Long Putts Over 25 Feet

For putts over 25 feet you want to work on some of Joe’s pointers. Use these professional golfing instructions and visualize making that putt. You’ll be sinking them from far away in no time!

The Wedge Putt

We see the pros do it all the time. When the golf ball is sitting on the green but against the rough. They pull out the wedge and putt with it. How do they do that? Watch to find out how!

Learn How to Make Those Short Putts

In this episode, Joe Beck teaches you how to successfully sink that four foot putt, or what Joe calls the circle of friendship

The 40 Foot Two Putt

How to hit a 40-foot putt to ensure that you two-putt the hole.

See it, Stroke it

A simple drill for much better putting.

Putting Procedures

Simple tips to get your putting in check before you reach the golf course.

Putt for Perfection

Here’s a great drill for the green to make sure your putter face is square at impact.

Putting Drill 3

Kevin Scheller provides a drill that will help you control both putting speed and distance.

Puttng Drill 2

Learn how to use a yardstick or shaft to help you sink more putts.

Putting Drill #1

Learn this simple drill for consistently striking the center face of the putter, drastically improving your putting.

Putting: Straight Vs. Arc

Learn how your body reacts to two different putting strokes: straight back and through or the arcing putting stroke.

How To Putt A Golf Ball Conclusion

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How to Hit Fairway Woods and Hybrids Videos

Below, you will find all of the best Internet videos on How to Hit Fairway Woods and Hybrids. Simply click the links to launch the video in its own window. Enjoy the shows!

Hitting with a Hybrid

The hybrid is the latest must-have club in your golf bag. Joe explains the advantages of the hybrid club and why it makes other clubs obsolete– as well as the right technique to use.

Hitting the Fairway Metal

Whether you are on the tee on a short dog leg hole, or gunning for that par 5 in two shots, you need to know how to hit the fairway metal. Joe Beck teaches viewers how to hit a fairway metal, with examples of common mistakes amateurs make and how to correct them.

How to Hit Fairway Woods and Hybrids: Conclusion

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Golf: How To Improve Your Wedge Game Videos

Below, you will find all of the best Internet videos on How To Improve Your Golf Wedge Game. Simply click the links to launch the video in its own window. Enjoy the shows!

Golf: How To Get Backspin

We see the pros do it all time, but can you get backspin on the ball? See how to achieve backspin in this video!

Golf: How To Setup Your Shot For A 50 Yard Pitch

In order to score well, you must learn how-to hit shots between 30-70yds–the half wedge shot.Learn how to hit the 50-yard pitch in this video.

The Short Wedge Shot

This shot will bring down your score like no other–the 50 yard wedge shot. Many a book has been written about this shot to decrease your scores. Watch Joe as he breaks down the main points and shows you how to improve your game in the short run.

The 90 Yard Shot

Should you fly it there or hit a lower shot and bounce it to the hole? Watch this video to learn.

Mirror The Back and Through Swing

Great tip for improving your wedge game. Mirror your back and through swing.

Make It Dance: How To Spin the Ball Like the Pros

Learn to get action on the ball like the pros do!

Golf: How To Improve Your Wedge Game: Conclusion

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Golf: How To Improve Your Short Game Videos

Below, you will find all of the best Internet videos on How To Improve Your Golf Short Game. Simply click the links to launch the video in its own window. Enjoy the shows!

Chipping From a Good Lie

This has oft been a bane in my golf existence. I tend to stub it…like Constantino Rocca in the British Open against John Daly. Watch this vid to prevent “the stub”.

Golf: How To Improve Your Chipping Technique

Success is in the short game!

The Long Chip Shot

Host Joe Beck teaches viewers how to hit a long chip and get the ball close to the hole. Joe helps viewers select the right stance and correct amount of loft to complete this shot.

The Short Chip Shot

Joe describes how to maneuver high grass with the correct ball position, stance, and angle of your club staff to make the perfect short chip shot.

Learn How-To Hit the Flop Shot

Ever seen Phil Mickelson hit the flop shot over Dave Pelz head when he is standing 2 feet in front of him. It’s amazing! From stance, swing, rotation speed and ball set up, learn how to make the perfect flop shot in this video.

The Bump and Run Golf Shot

Host Joe Beck teaches you how to complete one of the most important shots — the bump and run — by reviewing common mistakes players make and how to correct them.

Hit the High Lob Shot

Great instruction on the high lob shot!

Pitch the Golf Ball Better

Becoming a good pitcher of the golf ball will drastically lower your scores. Learn the proper pitch technique.

Flop It Soft

Ken Duke illustrates how to hit a high lob shot with no spin.

Learn Two Different Types of Flop Shots

Learn how Fred Couples and Tiger Woods hit their flop shots…and hit them very differently.

High Soft Pitch

Instructions on the high soft pitch.

Consistent Chipping

Learn the secret to solid, consistent chipping.

Chip Control

Utilize a single method for mastering the art of chipping a golf ball.

Ladder Chipping

Learn the ladder drill to improve your feel with chipping.

Hybrid Chips

Learn how to use a hybrid for chipping.

Way Up and Down

Learn to hit a high lob shot to an uphill pin.

How To Improve Your Golf Short Game: Conclusion

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Chipping From a Good Lie

This has oft been a bane in my golf existence. I tend to stub it…like Constantino Rocca in the British Open against John Daly. Watch this vid to prevent “the stub”.

Golf: How To Improve Your Chipping Technique

Success is in the short game!

The Long Chip Shot

Host Joe Beck teaches viewers how to hit a long chip and get the ball close to the hole. Joe helps viewers select the right stance and correct amount of loft to complete this shot.

The Short Chip Shot

Joe describes how to maneuver high grass with the correct ball position, stance, and angle of your club staff to make the perfect short chip shot.

Learn How-To Hit the Flop Shot

Ever seen Phil Mickelson hit the flop shot over Dave Pelz head when he is standing 2 feet in front of him. It’s amazing! From stance, swing, rotation speed and ball set up, learn how to make the perfect flop shot in this video.

The Bump and Run Golf Shot

Host Joe Beck teaches you how to complete one of the most important shots — the bump and run — by reviewing common mistakes players make and how to correct them.

Hit the High Lob Shot

Great instruction on the high lob shot!

Pitch the Golf Ball Better

Becoming a good pitcher of the golf ball will drastically lower your scores. Learn the proper pitch technique.

Flop It Soft

Ken Duke illustrates how to hit a high lob shot with no spin.

Learn Two Different Types of Flop Shots

Learn how Fred Couples and Tiger Woods hit their flop shots…and hit them very differently.

High Soft Pitch

Instructions on the high soft pitch.

Consistent Chipping

Learn the secret to solid, consistent chipping.

Chip Control

Utilize a single method for mastering the art of chipping a golf ball.

Ladder Chipping

Learn the ladder drill to improve your feel with chipping.

Hybrid Chips

Learn how to use a hybrid for chipping.

Way Up and Down

Learn to hit a high lob shot to an uphill pin.

How To Improve Your Mental Golf Game Videos

Below, you will find all of the best Internet videos on How To Improve Your Mental Golf Game. Simply click the links to launch the video in its own window. Enjoy the shows!

Tee Shot Strategy

When you are starting a hole, make sure to think it through before swinging the golf club.

The Second Shot on a Par 5

Listen to the proper way to think yourself through the 2nd shot on a Par 5.

How To Improve Your Mental Golf Game: Conclusion

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Golf: How To Hit Your Irons, Video List

Below, you will find all of the best Internet videos on How To Hit Your Irons. Simply click the links to launch the video in its own window. Enjoy the shows!

How to Cut Your Iron Shots

Do you need to bring the ball in from the side? The only way to make this happen is to cut it. Professional golf instructor Joe Beck shows how it’s done.

Hitting Out of the Rough

You’ve landed in the rough. Don’t fret. Take Joe’s advice and get outta there! It happens to every golfer at some point in their game, but there’s a way to get out fast and not risk the rest of your round. Even Joe knows the stuck-in-the-rough blues!

Hitting The Golf Ball Off a Downhill Lie

Check out Joe’s answer to an uneven lie down a hill. You’re gonna want to hit it lower and longer, but you’re also gonna want to listen up to Joe’s pointers on how to do just that!

Hit the Knockdown Shot

I love the knockdown shot! This low shot, into the wind, keeps the ball low and in control.

Hit the Golf Ball from an Upslope Lie

If you’re on the upslope of an uneven lie, you’re gonna want to follow Joe’s advice. After showing what NOT to do, Joe demonstrates the correct form and follow through to get your shot as close as possible to its destination.

The Hook Shot

One of the toughest shots to master, yet Joe has it in the bag. You can too. With some simple pointers, Joe relays how to take aim and curve the ball over to where you want it to go. Comes in handy in the face of obstacles and oddly shaped courses.

Hitting the Ball Out of a Divot

Don’t panic, Joe will get you out of a divot. Putting a few important pointers into practice can help you avoid getting stuck in these common golf course annoyances.

The Iron Tee Shot–Master Par 3’s

Learn how to master a mid iron on a par three — how to hit down on the ball, how much to tee up the ball, and how to make a perfect divot for this shot.

The Punch Shot

Host Joe Beck teaches viewers how to successfully complete a punch shot. Joe helps viewers select the right iron and the correct amount of loft to use for this shot.

Golf: How to Hit Your Irons Conclusion

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Golf: How To Correct A Slice or a Hook Videos

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Golf: Avoid Slicing

Have that dreaded slice in your game? It happens to most of us. Watch this video from VideoJug to see if you can get rid of that nasty slice in your game.

How to Correct a Slice

Many golfers slice their entire lives without realizing that by making a few simple adjustments to their swing, it can be easily corrected. Try theses tips to correct slices on the green.

Golf: Why You Hit Fat

Ever hit the ball fat? This drastically reduces your scores. Fix it by watching this video!

Open Face Slice

Learn how to cure the open face slice!

Takeaway Your Slice

Take a look at a simple and fun drill to put your sliced shots away once and for all!

Intentional Hook

Fix that slice forever by learning how to hit a hook!

How To Correct A Slice or a Hook: Summary

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How To Escape a Sandtrap or Bunker in Golf: Videos

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Golf: The Greenside Bunker Shot

Learn to hit out of the bunker from the edge of the green. This video addresses many of the common errors with greenside bunker shots.

The Plugged Bunker (Sand) Shot

Did you land in the bunker? Don’t despair, Joe Beck will get you out. It’s easier than you might think, there’s just a few common mistakes you must avoid to get back on to the green.

The Bunker - Getting out of a sand trap

Host Joe Beck teaches you how to maneuver out of a steep bunker- from club selection to ball position and stance.

The Buried Bunker Lie

The greenside sandshot that is buried in a “fried egg” lie? Don’t open the club face like you normally would.

Bunker Play Basics

Learn how to hit the bunker shot/sand shot. The pros love the sand, but amateurs fear it. Learn how to master the bunker shot.

How To Escape a Sandtrap or Bunker in Golf: Conclusion

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