Friday, July 31, 2009

Golf Ball Marker Rules

It's important for golfers to mark their golf balls on the green, because if a golf ball is hit by another ball, there is a two stroke penalty. Find out how to move a golf ball marker if it is in the way of another golfer's shot with help from a member of the PGA National Teaching Committee in this free video on golf ball markers.

Thursday, July 30, 2009

Golf Tips for Hitting Irons With No Offset

In golf, an offset refers to the club head being slightly behind the shaft when the shaft is straight, and this naturally encourages the golfer to have the bottom of his swing on the target side of the ball. Learn about starting with the hands in front of the ball with a golf club that has no offset with help from a member of the PGA National Teaching Committee in this free video on hitting irons.

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

How to Use a Golf Gap Wedge

In golf, a gap wedge is used to hit shots similar to shots that are taken with a sand wedge or pitching wedge. Find out how a gap wedge splits the distance between a pitching wedge and sand wedge with help from a member of the PGA National Teaching Committee in this free video on gap wedges.

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

What Do the Numbers on Golf Balls Mean?

The number on a golf ball exists so that people know the difference between their balls, because golf balls can be indistinguishable. Discover how golfers put marks on their golf balls to make them unique with help from a member of the PGA National Teaching Committee in this free video on golf balls.

Monday, July 27, 2009

Golf Driver Tips

When hitting a driver in golf, the most important thing is to keep the ball in play, and this may mean teeing off with a 3-wood or a long iron. Find out how to play a natural shot with a driver with help from a member of the PGA National Teaching Committee in this free video on golf drivers.