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One of the great things about golf is that it allows skilled players to compete with not-so-skilled players on a level playing field, all through the wonderful [...]
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It’s time for some more golf terms for beginners. Previously, I have done editions on club anatomy, ball flight patterns, the golf course, and bad shots.
The swing itself is a fairly simple action with a LOT of complexity in the actual movements. Sometimes beginners don’t even understand what it means to stay on plane. For this installment, we’re going to take a look at the idea of swing plane and some of the concepts surrounding it.
Swing Plane
Once [...]
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This is a latest in a series of posts to help beginners understand the vocabulary of golf. Previously I covered ball flight patterns, club anatomy, and bad shots.
This time, I’m going to cover the golf course. We’ll cover everything you’re likely to see out there. I think you’ll be surprised at the length of this list by the time we reach the end. Golf seems like a simple game and in basic principle it is, but [...]
This is the newest installment in a series of golf vocabulary posts to help players (mainly beginners) understand the words used in the game.
Previously, I did editions covering words that are used to describe ball flights and the anatomy of a golf club. Today, I’m going to tread on territory that no golfer likes to face: bad shots. We’re not talking slices and hooks here. We’re talking about really bad shots.
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In the previous edition of this series of posts on golf terminology, we talked about words that describe ball flight. This time, I’d like to break down the anatomy of the golf club.
Sometimes when I describe something relating to a club, I get questions about the terms that are typically used. After a while, all the words seem simple to understand, but really, how is a new player supposed to have any idea what a “hosel” is?
Again, this [...]
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I’ve heard reading greens referred to as a combination of art and science. I disagree.
I think green reading is mostly art. Sure, it involves scientific principles from geometry and physics. But without instruments handy to take accurate measurements, we’re back to the art of guessing.
How many degrees does the green slope? How much friction is present between the ball and the grass on fast greens? How many degrees right or left are you going to [...]
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My name is Mike Gray and I'm a software engineer pursuing my dream to become a golf pro.
Life in the Rough is a chronicle of my journey. It covers my progress, my successes, my setbacks. I'll share everything I learn and do along the way, including reviews and tips. Maybe what I learn can help you too.
