Matt

Setting achievable golf goals is key if you want to become a better golfer. Goals give you a target to aim for. When you have a target to aim for, you can work backward to figure out all the steps you need to take to hit it. This is a deliberate, systematic approach to improving your golf game. You’re more likely to see results from this approach compared to crossing your fingers and hoping your … Read more

Being as this is a golf blog, I have every excuse to buy golf gear for “research and testing purposes.” But my state locking down in early 2020 due to Covid-19 gave me another excuse. So, what did I buy? I bought the Perfect Practice putting mat. I was thinking about building my own putting green, but I’m tight on space as I live in an apartment and my garage has to serve more than … Read more

Are golf lessons worth it? Are they worth your time and money? The first time I wrote this article, I said that the answer is obvious – golf lessons are worth every penny. And I had my reasons why. A few years ago I was into powerlifting. Several years prior to that I played online poker. I had a coach for both hobbies, and I’m glad I did. There is no way I would’ve lifted … Read more

I came across a forum post on The Sand Trap titled, “Want to improve my putting.” The original poster said he had tried many putters and, lo and behold, none of them improved his putting. Imagine that. He said he figured the problem was him and then asked for putting drills and advice. Several people replied but I think the forum owner posted the best response – here is what he said. Great putters: These … Read more