Q. I am hitting the ball reasonably well but when I am within 10 yards of the green my wedge always lets me down and I take three or four shots to finish the hole—any suggestions? A. Try using a No. 7 or No. 8 iron using a putting stroke. Most golfers watch the pros…
Tag: Pro’s Corner
Sports, June 2015
Pro’s Corner
Peter Boyce and Jason Whitehill Q. How many rounds will my golf ball last? A. Well, it depends on the number of times it is being struck. The best way to determine if your ball will still perform properly is to inspect it for abrasions, indentations and most importantly, the edges of the dimples. If…
Sports, May 2015
Pro’s Corner
Peter Boyce and Jason Whitehill Q. When my ball is on an upslope near the green it goes higher than normal when I use my wedge and is tough to judge how hard to hit it. Any suggestions? A. Many golfers forget that when they are advancing the ball up a slope, the position the…
Sports, April 2015
Pro’s Corner – April 2015
Jason Whitehill and Peter Boyce Q. I hit my nine degree driver well but extremely high which results in what I feel is a loss of distance. My club head speed is approximately 85 to 90 mph so I have a regular flex shaft. Any suggestions? A. Go to an experienced club fitter or to…
Sports, March 2015
Pro’s Corner – March 2015
Peter Boyce, resident and Canadian PGA member, and Jason Whitehill, Director of Golf Q. I know I have to practice to improve my game, so how many balls should I hit in each session? A. It, of course, depends on the amount of time but if you have lots, between 80 and 100 balls would…
Sports, February 2015
Pro’s Corner – February 2015
Putting Tips Peter Boyce Putting Tips 1. The ball must be struck in the center or sweet spot of the putter head. Most short putts are missed by off center hits rather than face angle at impact. Remember a putt can be hit two inches off line and still go into the hole. 2. Feel…
Sports, January 2015
Pro’s Corner – January 2015
Peter Boyce and Ronnie Decker Q. My driver has developed a slight rattle that comes and goes. Does this affect its performance? A. No. Usually this is a small piece of golf club shafting epoxy that has broken loose and fallen into the head cavity. It sounds a lot bigger than it really is and…
Sports, December 2014
Pro’s Corner – December 2014
Peter Boyce and Ronnie Decker Q. I am having trouble keeping my hands soft and relaxed on the little chips beside the green. Is there a fix for my hard, jerky swings? A. Try using the reverse overlapping grip with the left forefinger running down the side of the grip. This grip is normally used…
Sports, November 2014
Pro’s Corner – November 2014
Ronnie Decker, EN Golf Pro and Peter Boyce, resident and Canadian PGA member How do I get my swing started? This may seem like a simple question but it is an important one because many times I see a player set up in a perfect address position only to destroy it with a terrible, unplanned…