Woods and hybrids can be difficult to use, especially if you aren’t used to hitting with them.

That’s why it’s important to understand the three main factors that can improve your woods and iron shots

As part of Golf University’s weekly “Tip from the Pro” I videoed Grant Field the Queensland PGA Teacher of the Year and coach of upcoming PGA Tour Superstar Cameron Smith at Riverside Oaks Golf Resort, in Sydney, Australia, where he teaches us:

• How to set up properly for your shot
• The best stance to use when laying the shot

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What you eat can drastically affect your golf game.

As you are probably already aware good food gives you energy, and junk food wears you out.

As part of Golf University’s weekly “Tip from the Pro” I videoed internationally renowned strength and conditioning coach, Alani “Storm” Mala at Riverside Oaks Golf Resort, Sydney, Australia, where he teaches us:

• How sugary snacks and beverages cause fatigue
• What the best thing is to drink while golfing

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In golf, you never want to rely on blind luck.

Instead, it’s important to implement a replicatable system before you play any golf shot.

As part of Golf University’s weekly “Tip from the Pro” I videoed Lawrie Montague the former Australian Women’s coach and co-coach of the Indonesian Team at Joondalup Golf Resort, in Perth, Australia, where he teaches us:

• The “5 L’s Method” as a great system to adopt for your pre-shot situation
• A quick way to evaluate your landing area and avoid course hazards

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“Skinnying,” or “topping,” the ball is a mistake many amateur golfers make.

They only graze their shot, causing it to travel a very short distance.

As part of Golf University’s weekly “Tip from the Pro” I videoed David Milne the two time PGA Teacher of the Year and co-coach of the Indonesian Team at Joondalup Golf Resort, in Perth, Australia, where he teaches us:

• How to check your ball position and make sure that it’s lined up effectively with your stance
• Why it’s important to control your upper-body during the shot

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Adding spin to your pitch shots will allow you to control the ball better and avoid overshooting your target.

As such, it’s a critical skill to master.

As part of Golf University’s weekly “Tip from the Pro” I videoed Matt Cleverdon the Director of Instruction at the world renowned Kingston Heath Golf Club & Victorian PGA Teacher of the year at Kingston Heath Golf Club, in Melbourne, Australia, where he teaches us:

• Why keeping your clubs clean plays a major role in adding spin to your shot
• The best way to swing your golf club (and why “chopping” doesn’t work)

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Adding some spin to your bunker shots is a great way to increase your ball control when hitting onto the green.

However, learning to add spin to your golf ball can be tricky.

Fortunately, there is help.

As part of Golf University’s weekly “Tip from the Pro” I videoed Matt Cleverdon the Director of Instruction at the world renowned Kingston Heath Golf Club & Victorian PGA Teacher of the year at Kingston Heath Golf Club, in Melbourne, Australia, where he teaches us:

• How to make sure that your equipment is capable of creating spin
• Why increasing wrist movement increases spin

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Have you ever hit an unlucky shot into the trees lining the fairway?

Don’t worry, there’s a quick and easy way to get you out of this situation.

As part of Golf University’s weekly “Tip from the Pro” I videoed Lawrie Montague the former Australian Women’s coach and co-coach of the Indonesian Team at Joondalup Golf Resort, in Perth, Australia, where he teaches us:

• How to assess your shot and find your best option for escape
• Why solid contact and trajectory are key for getting your ball out of the trees

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Playing out of the bunker can be difficult.

But there is a way to master getting out of the bunker and it involves understanding the fundamentals of your set up.

As part of Golf University’s weekly “Tip from the Pro” I videoed Matt Cleverdon the Director of Instruction at the world renowned Kingston Heath Golf Club & Victorian PGA Teacher of the year at Kingston Heath Golf Club, in Melbourne, Australia, where he teaches us:

• How to set up your stance for better impact
• Footwork for balancing your swing

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Mastering the fundamentals of pitching helps you to hit more consistently and confidently.

As part of Golf University’s weekly “Tip from the Pro” I videoed Matt Cleverdon the Director of Instruction at the world renowned Kingston Heath Golf Club & Victorian PGA Teacher of the year at Kingston Heath Golf Club, in Melbourne, Australia, where he teaches us:

• An effective training exercise that improves your pitching stance setup
• How to set up your ball position for maximum ball control

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Shanking the ball can be a frustrating experience that hampers an otherwise enjoyable round of golf.

As such, it’s important to know how you can overcome this problem and start making better shots.

As part of Golf University’s weekly “Tip from the Pro” I videoed Matt Cleverdon the Director of Instruction at the world renowned Kingston Heath Golf Club & Victorian PGA Teacher of the year at Kingston Heath Golf Club, in Melbourne, Australia, where he teaches us:

• The major factors that cause golfers to shank
• How good weight distribution prevents shanking

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Stress and pressure can hamper your golfing performance.

In fact, it’s one of the biggest issues that many golfers struggle with.

However there are ways to deal with this issue and eliminate it entirely.

As part of Golf University’s weekly “Tip from the Pro” I videoed Lawrie Montague the former Australian Women’s coach and co-coach of the Indonesian Team at Joondalup Golf Resort, in Perth, Australia, where he teaches us:

• A great physical exercise that helps your muscles relax
• How to mentally refrain your stressful situation into a non-issue

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What can you do to improve your golf driving distance?

As part of Golf University’s weekly “Tip from the Pro” I videoed Grant Field the Queensland PGA Teacher of the Year and coach of upcoming PGA Tour Superstar Cameron Smith at Riverside Oaks Golf Resort, in Sydney, Australia, where he teaches us:

• Why “hitting harder” won’t increase your golf driving distance
• How to reduce spin so that your shot goes further

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Hitting out of wet packed sand is one of the toughest bunker shots you can make.

That’s why it’s crucial that you know how to do it right.

As part of Golf University’s weekly “Tip from the Pro” I videoed Lawrie Montague the former Australian Women’s coach and co-coach of the Indonesian Team at Joondalup Golf Resort, in Perth, Australia, where he teaches us:

• How to adjust your stance to hit deep into the sand
• What lowering your club’s handle can do to improve your shot

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Learning how to hit your golf ball low and into the wind allows you to take long distance shots even when you’re facing a head on breeze.

As part of Golf University’s weekly “Tip from the Pro” I videoed Lawrie Montague the former Australian Women’s coach and co-coach of the Indonesian Team at Joondalup Golf Resort, in Perth, Australia, where he teaches us:

• Why you shouldn’t tee your ball lower than normal
• How to take low, sweeping swings

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A “fried egg” or buried lie is a situation where your ball lands in a bunker and gets partially buried in the sand.

It’s a tough shot to recover from, but there are ways to make it easier.

As part of Golf University’s weekly “Tip from the Pro” I videoed Lawrie Montague the former Australian Women’s coach and co-coach of the Indonesian Team at Joondalup Golf Resort, in Perth, Australia, where he teaches us:

• How to simplify your thinking to prevent stress
• Why you should bring two clubs into the bunker with you

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Would you like to drive the ball further without losing control of it?

Of course you would… we all would.

As part of Golf University’s weekly “Tip from the Pro” I videoed David Milne the two time PGA Teacher of the Year and co-coach of the Indonesian Team at Joondalup Golf Resort, in Perth, Australia, where he teaches us:

• A common mistake many golfers make (and what you can do to avoid this)
• An easy warm-up process that improves your back swing

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Reducing the number of putts you have during your round is a great way to improve your overall golf game. And to do this, you’ll need to need to consider several important factors.

As part of Golf University’s weekly “Tip from the Pro” I videoed Mark Gibson, the Head Pro at the RACV Royal Pines Golf Resort in Queensland, where he teaches us:

• How to play smart putts that aren’t too risky
• Why it’s important to use the right speed when making long putts

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Putting is all about control. When you’re in control of your shot, you’re able to putt the ball anywhere you want. But what about those of you who suffer from the putting yips.

As part of Golf University’s weekly “Tip from the Pro” I videoed Mark Gibson, the Head Pro at the RACV Royal Pines Golf Resort in Queensland, where he teaches us:

• What causes the yips
• How to properly follow-through when putting

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