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Beginner's Guide to Golf Club Selection: On Course Advice

[fa icon="calendar'] Oct 23, 2015 8:52:17 AM / by Mayor Bennett

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A lot of beginner golfers have questions surrounding what club they should use at which time.  Here are 5 tips that serve as the beginner's guide to golf club selection

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Conceptualizing a Golf Swing to Make it Easier

[fa icon="calendar'] Oct 20, 2015 10:36:24 AM / by Mayor Bennett

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For beginners, sometimes the hardest thing is to understand what contact is supposed to look and feel like at impact. So I am about to do what Benny the Jet Rodriguez did in "The Sandlot" for Smalls when he taught Smalls to throw: relate it to something that is seemingly unrelated, but really is. 

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What to Know When Buying Equipment as a Beginner Golfer

[fa icon="calendar'] Oct 19, 2015 12:25:35 AM / by Mayor Bennett

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A big step in every golfer's life is when they come to the realization that new golf equipment is the only thing holding them back from being on tour.... and they are absolutely correct.  Here are a few things to keep in mind before pulling the trigger. 

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5 Tips On How a Beginner Can Fix a Slice With Your Driver, Woods, and Hybrid

[fa icon="calendar'] Oct 15, 2015 2:01:17 PM / by Mayor Bennett

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Ah.. the dreaded slice (or power fade as we like to drunkenly call it), the common mistake for former baseball players and those who love taking hell hacks.  So how can a beginner fix a slice with your Driver, Woods, and Hybrid clubs? All have similar swings, so try the advice on all three. Now like with most swing problems there could be a multitude of issues, but here are 5 common mistakes that you can focus on:

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Benefits of Using Virtual Golf Lessons

[fa icon="calendar'] Oct 14, 2015 10:46:46 AM / by Mayor Bennett

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When golfers think of lessons, most think of learning from a crusty old pro from a country club that the golfer cannot afford, or doesn't actually know how to contact.  

With technology  being how it is, the benefits of using virtual golf lessons are quickly making the decision a no brainer.  

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How to Set Up Reliable Drill For Crisp Contact When Chipping Around the Green

[fa icon="calendar'] Oct 13, 2015 11:16:03 PM / by Mayor Bennett

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 Having touch around the green is one of the hardest concepts to grasp for the beginner golfer.  One second you are hitting it too soft, the next second you are skulling it across the green.  Here is a reliable drill for crisp contact when chipping around the green. 

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How to Get off the Beach: Sand Trap Advice

[fa icon="calendar'] Oct 12, 2015 9:39:26 PM / by Mayor Bennett

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The sand trap - every beginner golfer's worst nightmare

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