| Advice & Tips A gentleman’s game: Rules and tips for golfers new and old
The dawn of another golf season means another crop of new players attracted to the fast-growing game will be venturing onto the links for the first time. Monday, April 25, 2005 Commonsense ways to speed up play
I am a proponent of playing “Ready Golf,” that is, always being ready to play when it’s your turn. Monday, April 25, 2005 Get a grip: Tee off to a good start with proper grip and posture
It’s tee time.
Those who continually go the distance know this requires adherence to a few basics. Monday, April 25, 2005 Learn the lingo
Birdie — a score of 1 under par on a hole. Monday, April 25, 2005 It’s a mind game: Golf psychologist stresses focus, concentration
By Tod Leonard
Copley News Service
The Ladies Professional Golf Association Tour player called her golf psychologist, David Wright, from the road, her voice choked by tears. Monday, April 25, 2005 Practice, practice, practice: Personal putting greens give golfers an edge on the course
A player steps unto the green, lines up his shot and putts his ball into the hole perfectly. Monday, April 25, 2005 Getting to know the club - Knowledge is power along the fairway
Just as a chef will not try to dice tomatoes with a spoon, neither should a golfer try to sink a putt with a wood or tee up with a putter. Monday, July 26, 2004 Proper measurement takes golfers farther
Every mechanic knows that he must have the proper tools to do the job right. Monday, July 26, 2004 Gear up for the season with lessons
With the sights and sounds of spring upon us, we golfers have at long last attained our endless winter dream of beautiful weather, green grass and the ultimate par-breaking round of golf. Monday, July 26, 2004 Tips to help golfers iron out their games
There’s nothing like a few tips from a professional golfer to help improve your game. Monday, July 26, 2004 Common sense ways to speed up play
I am a proponent of playing “Ready Golf,” that is, always being ready to play when it’s your turn. Monday, July 26, 2004 Go the distance - Stance and grip have big impact on tee time
It’s tee time.
Those who continually go the distance, know this requires adherence to a few basics. Monday, July 26, 2004 Don’t go splat! Analyze all the options when playing near water
Splat!
The sound of a ball hitting the water during a round of golf is not a good thing. Monday, July 26, 2004 Well-thought out play takes golfers back to the green
In the bunker?
Don’t worry! Think it out, then play it out, says Trent Eddy, PGA professional at Dixon Country Club. Monday, July 26, 2004 Learn to react - Trust those arms when putting on the green
When putting, don’t think — react. Monday, July 26, 2004 Professional instructors have a lot to offer
When someone wants to learn how to play piano, he hires a piano instructor. Monday, July 26, 2004 Golf guru: Instructor takes unconventional swing at teaching the game
If A.J. Bonar wasn’t sure how popular his golf videos had become across the country, he got a clear indication while on a business trip to New York City. Monday, July 26, 2004 Wood, iron, wedge, putter join the high-tech club
Golf club technology is advancing so rapidly that a golfer who uses drivers manufactured with today’s technology can hit the ball 20 to 25 yards farther than with a driver produced four years ago. Monday, July 26, 2004 Get fit for a successful swing
A golfer must be fit to achieve par. Monday, April 28, 2003 Tips from a pro - Get a good grip, then putt, chip and drive it home
GRIP
The grip is to the golf swing as a steering wheel is to a car. Monday, April 28, 2003 Driving ranges help golfers get the most out of their game
If practice makes perfect, than hitting balls at a driving range should be more popular than playing a round of golf. Monday, April 28, 2003 Proper etiquette makes for better play
Respect your partners — stay quiet during shots. Monday, April 28, 2003 Professional instructors have a lot to offer
When someone wants to learn how to play piano, he hires a piano instructor. Monday, April 28, 2003 Equipment innovations provide golfers with lower scores
Nike, a household word when it comes to basketball and track and field, has moved further into the world of golf with the introduction of a line of golf clubs. Thursday, May 16, 2002 Golf school helps players hone their skills
Players can prepare for a new season of golf by honing their skills. Thursday, May 16, 2002 Tips from a pro -- on the course with Chris Schram
Focus on the fundamentals: Grip, posture, stance and alignment
Chris Schram is the assistant golf professional at PrairieView Golf Course in Byron. Thursday, May 16, 2002 However you do it, count all those strokes
Q. What is the proper way to count strokes? I insist that golfers should always know what they are laying. Thursday, May 16, 2002 Proper fittings make for a better game
Every mechanic knows that he must have the proper tools to do the job right. Thursday, May 16, 2002 Work out the kinks on a driving range
Driving ranges are places where golfers can get all the ?kinks? out of their game before they hit the golf course. Thursday, May 16, 2002 Golf has two big obstacles — The ball and the brain
Golf is a game of obstacles. Wednesday, May 15, 2002 Tips from a pro - on the course with Matt Hasley
Matt Hasley has been the golf pro at Emerald Hill Golf and Learning Center in Sterling for four years, having returned to the sport after working on the police force in San Antonio for several years. Wednesday, May 15, 2002 | 