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How To Pitch A Golf Ball

By Blog, Golf

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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How To Overcome The Pitching Shanks

By Blog, Golf

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

And… Read More

How To Overcome Pressure While Putting

By Blog, Golf

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

And… Read More

How To Increase Golf Swing Speed To Increase Your Driving Distance

By Blog, Golf

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

And… Read More

How To Hit Out Of Wet Packed Sand In A Bunker

By Blog, Golf

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

And… Read More

How To Hit The Golf Ball Low Into The Wind

By Blog, Golf

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

And… Read More

How to Hit A Fried Egg Out Of The Bunker

By Blog, Golf

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

And… Read More

How To Hit A Flop Shot

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Few situations are as nerve-wracking and difficult as the flop shot. Fortunately, there are ways to overcome this challenging golf shot.

As part of Golf University’s weekly “Tip from the Pro” I videoed 2011 One Asia Order of Merit winner Andre Stolz at Kooindah Waters Golf Resort where he teaches us:

  • Which clubs are the best for playing a flop shot
  • How to properly set up your stance for the flop shot

And… Read More

How To Get More Distance & Swing Speed Whilst Maintaining Control And Consistency

By Blog, Golf

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

And… Read More


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