One of the most frequent questions I get asked from students is how to play a shot when the ball is below or above your feet, or if you encounter a side-hill lie. The reason this is such a popular issue among players of all types is because it’s something we rarely practice, if ever....
Author: Seth Zipay (Seth Zipay)
Different Strokes for Different Folks
We all know there are two different models and categories of putters out there: blades and mallets. Besides looking and feeling different there is actually a method to their madness and why one or the other would suit you better when it comes to your game. It’s not as easy as personal preference…or is it?...
A Thankful Holiday for Callaway
Callaway Golf was indeed thankful this past Thanksgiving week as they were a dominant presence in the bags of all 4 superstar participants in The Match III and in the winner’s bag on the European Tour. Steph Curry and Phil Mickelson wheel a full bag of Callaway gear, except for one interesting choice for Lefty....
2020 Holiday Hot List
The hap hap happiest time of year has arrived and it couldn’t have come quicker. We all deserve some good cheer and warm spirits after the last 10 months and we all deserve the best gifts in golf under our tree. Even if you’re on the naughty list, the hell with it. Nobody and nothing...
DJ DOMINATION
Cam Smith became the first player in Masters history to shoot all 4 rounds in the 60’s. Tiger Woods shot his best opening round ever at Augusta with a 68. He also shot his biggest number ever on a hole at a major with a 10 on #12 on Sunday. He then went on to...
A Masters Unlike Any Other
A tradition unlike any other holds more true this year than ever before. But alas’ the greatest golf tournament on the planet is finally taking place this week. It’s a bonus because I’m getting into the holiday spirit and the Masters always feels like Christmas. The best thing about it being played in November is...
Playing in the Wind (revisited)
This week I revisit a blog post from back in April when the pandemic was new, and at a time when the thought of still wearing masks in November was hilarity. How to play in the wind is a question I get a lot from students and it’s something we have to deal with during...
Golf Horror Stories
Golf is hard. The highest score ever recorded on one hole in the history of the game is 23. Ray Ainsley scored +19 on the par-4 16th hole at Cherry Hills during the 1938 U.S. Open. Other notables that would probably prefer not be noted are Tommy Armour with his 23 on a par 5...
Around the World of Golf
After months of nothing there is all of a sudden a lot happening in the world of sports. And while fall is usually a quiet time for golf, it is currently anything but. Let’s take a look at what’s happening around the game. The Ping Success Train Rolls On Six of the top 12 finishers...
All Good in the Hood
Tyrrell Hatton called it a dream come true as he claimed victory at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth in England, the flagship event on the European Tour. It was his 4th career euro tour win and it moved him to #10 in the world golf rankings. But his victory also sparked headlines and debate...