Written by TG Instruction Editor on Wednesday 7 January 2009
Ever wondered how the top golf pros on Tour have such a consistent golf swing, to the point of almost becoming robotic?! Sure, hitting thousands of golf balls each week plays a big part but they also find ways of simplifying their own games to make each different golf shot much easier to learn and drill. So who better to teach you...
Written by TG instruction Editor on Wednesday 28 January 2009
Your most important golf lesson… The ultimate step-by-step guide to building a sound, repeatable golf game. Many golfers say that the most important golf lesson they ever take is the first one. The lesson where a PGA professional shows you how to hold the club, stand to the ball, make a swing and with a bit of luck hit the shot. These basics...
Written by TG staff writer on Wednesday 14 January 2009
Reigning US Masters champ Trevor Immelman was quite literally all at sea during his rather unusual preparations for the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship which starts tomorrow. Etihad Airways, main sponsor of the event, has once again made the headlines on the eve of the European Tour event by hosting another of its innovative challenges, this year involving South African Immelman. The inaugural...
Written by Adrian Fryer on Monday 13 July 2009
“Liam, you look like you have great talent for the game by the look of your positive swing. “Like many youngsters, I notice you’re using a mens full length driver and having to hold down. Sometimes a slightly shorter driver will hit it just as far because of the improved consistency of strike and greater speed. “The long driver also encourage you...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Thursday 23 July 2009
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Written by TG Instruction Editor on Tuesday 7 July 2009
To celebrate the start of The Open Championship at Turnberry in Scotland on July 16th we’re bringing you a series of Tour Pro video golf tips, in association with Nikon, Patron of The Open Championship… Here are the shots that English hopefuls Anthony Wall, Paul Broadhurst and Simon Khan will be hoping bring them success at the Open Championship, and how you can play them...
Written by Adrian Fryer on Monday 27 July 2009
“Well Paul, you do have a flattish backswing and a naturally quick rhythm but always remember you don’t hit it with the backswing. “Your downswing path and clubface are what control the direction of your shots so check your divots for evidence of which path the the club is travelling through impact and check your grip too as it has a...
Written by TG staff writer on Monday 1 June 2009
The Celtic Manor Resort Golf Academy has opened a new state-of-the-art all-weather practice facility – in the presence of golfing legend Arnold Palmer. The new short-game facility, now Wales’ National Centre of Excellence, was unveiled earlier this month during Palmer’s visit to the upcoming Ryder Cup venue. The practice area features three Huxley All-Weather Golf Greens and three large Huxley All-Weather Practice Tees enabling...
Written by TG Courses Editor on Monday 29 June 2009
Leading British actor Damian Lewis loves golf with a passion and the 12 handicapper has enjoyed many great golfing moments on courses all over the world. But nothing can quite compare, as he explains in this exclusive TG video clip, to the time he managed to put one over Ryder Cup hero Colin Montgomerie of all people. Lewis, star of Steven Spielberg’s...
Written by Adrian Fryer on Friday 5 June 2009
“Well dynamite, sort a couple of small faults out and you could be exploding it miles (sorry)! “You have a tendancy to adopt a rather ‘strong’ right hand position with the hand positioned too much under the handle. “If you interlock, be careful not to jam the fingers too much into each other. Aim to hold the club more in the fingers...
Written by TG Courses editor on Friday 12 June 2009
Oxford United Football Club are proud to be hosting their inaugural charity and celebrity golf day on Monday (June 15). The event will be staged at Studley Wood, one of Oxfordshire’s premier golf courses and a real hidden gem set in the area’s finest countryside. It is in aid of the Oxford Children’s hospital and the Geoff Thomas Foundation and the organisers have...
Written by Kit Alexander on Wednesday 11 March 2009
A trio of intrepid golfers will be embarking on an epic hike to the North Pole on March 29, and they’re taking their golf clubs with them. Iain Whiteley, who plays at Brocket Hall, John MacPherson, a Royal St Georges memeber, and Australian David Stanton expect to take around a month to cover the 400 miles to the pole. But they won’t face...
Written by TG Features Writer on Friday 29 May 2009
It’s never been easier to buy the best golf gear at the cheapest prices than with TG Golf Shop. This week on TG Golf Shop many of you have been turning to Callaway for rescue clubs and hybrids and PowaKaddy have been cleaning up in the trolleys section. Rescue clubs 1. Callaway FT Rescue 2. Callaway X Hybrid 3. Cobra Baffler TWS Wedges 1. Titleist Vokey...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 14 May 2009
La Manga Club in southern Spain will once again play host to a glittering array of footballing greats when the 2009 Footballers’ Classic gets underway on June 6. Now in its 13th year, the five-night extravaganza (6-11 June), will see more than 120 players compete in four competitive rounds to win the right to be crowned champions in both the amateur...
Written by TG staff writer on Friday 22 May 2009
To celebrate and raise awareness of its status as the Official Beer of The Open Championship, Pilsner Urquell is launching its very own ‘19th Hole’ events. The free outdoor events are open to everyone and will see golfers enjoy a virtual round at this year’s Open Championship venue, Turnberry, while enjoying a free pint of Pilsner Urquell. They will also have the...
Written by TG Features Writer on Thursday 14 May 2009
You guys are really raising the bar and showing what a bit of hard work and practice can do with some great returns on TG’s FREE Handicap Tracker. Don’t forget your improvements can win you great prizes courtesy of the TG Most Improved Golfer competition. Here are this week’s most notable performances: » Peter Braund shot an all time low 86 on May 10 to...
Written by Adrian Fryer on Friday 22 May 2009
Well Louis, for the amount of time I believe you have been playing you have developed a great swing. But two areas you need to improve are your posture and takeaway. If you tilt forward too much over the ball at set-up your weight can get too much in your toes affecting your balance and power, so set up a little...
Written by Adrian Fryer on Thursday 28 May 2009
“Jules, it looks like you’ve worked hard on your action. It’s difficult to be totally subjective without seeing your ball flight but it’s a great swing. “I feel your right hand grip creeps a little ‘under’ or strong and your hands set back. This means you have to create a little too much roll or hand action in your backswing to...
Written by Adrian Fryer on Monday 18 May 2009
Well this is a great example of using a Moe Norman like action. Norman was an interesting character with great talent. Perhaps, like the Frosby flop, there is another ‘non-traditional’ way of getting the job done that is just as good or even better! The single axis swing and preseting your impact are great concepts and if a golf swing can...
Written by TG Features Writer on Thursday 7 May 2009
It’s been another stellar week for you guys on our free Handicap Tracker service. Four golfers in particular are showing good progress in pursuit of the Most Improved Golfer crown. » David Hall shot an 88 for a 1.2 handicap reduction and followed this up with an 84 the very next day for a further cut of 2.5. He dropped from 23...