How to Golf

Golf Club Selection Made Easy ​Walk into any golf store and you'll see enough variety and models of golf clubs to make your head spin. ​If you are an experienced golfer, you probably know your way around the aisles and at least have a fighting chance of finding the right golf club. ​But if you're a beginner, good luck. ​We're here to help. Whether you are looking for a new driver or new set of irons... Keep reading below to find the right golf clubs for you.

Fat shots are the definition of momentum killers. ​ ​Nothing can be more frustrating than laying the sod over the ball ​ ​after hitting a killer drive! ​ ​ ​We've got a few keys that might help you eliminate the fat shot from your game.

Caddy Daddy First Class Travel Bag: Protection for the Long Haul ​Are you looking for a high-quality travel bag to protect your golf clubs? ​If so, you'll love this Caddy Daddy First Class travel bag review. We've talked about traveling with golf clubs a lot at the Left Rough because we know the stress it can bring.

Onto the Next Hole: How to Bounce Back in GolfGolf is hard. Even on your good days, all it takes is one bad swing to ruin the hole. And if you aren't careful, it can escalate to more holes and eventually, the round. It's important to remember that even the best players in the world hit bad shots.

Golf isn't a game of perfect. We all make mistakes from time-to-time and are forced to get creative to escape a bad situation. ​Recovery Shots are an important part of the game. The ability to recover well can save a great round by eliminating those big numbers. ​Not to get negative, but there are a lot of different ways to get into trouble on a golf course. You know that.

Want to shoot lower golf scores and finally see your handicap drop? Learn the seven essential golf skills every player needs to master for better consistency, accuracy, and distance. Whether you’re working on your short game, swing mechanics, or mental focus, these golf improvement tips will help you level up fast. Perfect for beginners and mid-handicap golfers looking to build confidence, lower scores, and enjoy more consistent rounds.

Hybrids vs Utility Irons: What to ConsiderDoes your long game need help? Are you terrified of hitting your long irons?If so, you need to consider an alternative club to help with these tricky distances.Which leads to the debate of hybrids vs. utility irons... which one is the right choice?Today, I'll outline the pros/cons to both types of clubs and help you find the right one(s) for your game.

Another secret to scoring? Hitting your wedge and short irons the correct distance everytime. Here is how to control your distance and lower your scores.. ​ ​#theleftrough #approachshots #golftips

One of the most useful shots to have in your bag? The low trajectory high spin wedge shot, a mighty weapon to have at your disposal, here's how to hit it... ​ ​#theleftrough #golftips #shortgamelesson

If you want to make more short putts and avoid costly three putts, you must improve your contact. If you're missing the sweet spot and hitting on the toe or heel, you'll never get your handicap as low as you want. ​Never forget, putting is 30% or more of all shots during the round. ​Even if you're a great ball striker, you need to learn how to hit solid putts. ​Otherwise, your speed control will lead to more three putts and miss some of those easy, short ones.

When it comes to improving your game, most golfers think it's an equipment issue. ​It's just what we golfers do - blame equipment not fundamentals. Don't get me wrong, while equipment does play a big role, the answer to lower scores might be something that you are completely overlooking. ​The answer might actually be in your hands.

Horrible Golf Advice to AvoidThe 10 Worst Pieces of Golf Advice ​Do you want to play better and lower your handicap? If so, you need to ignore the worst pieces of golf advice that might be hurting more than helping your game. ​As this great game continues to evolve, it's important to revisit old myths and use technology to our advantage. Because chances are, some old tips you might have heard 10 or 20 years ago might be outdated and making it harder to score to your potential.

Golf Bag Necessities: How Prepared are you? ​What should a golf bag have? How do you stock your golf bag for the course? ​Today, I'll recap the golf bag necessities you need to show up ready to go. From ball markers, to alignment sticks, training aids, and everything in between.

Consistently Lower Scores: How to Hit More Greens in Regulation ​If you want to shoot lower scores, you need to learn how to hit more greens in regulation. ​More greens equals more birdie putts and fewer chances of making big numbers than missing the greens. Sure, the occasional three putt bogeys will happen, but they're still a lot better than blowup holes that can happen after missing the green.

Do you think that you have hit more fairways to shoot lower scores? ​While it's easy to think that fairways and lower scores are directly correlated, Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson disagree. Between the two of the amazing golfers, they have 100+ wins on the PGA Tour. Funny enough, they both also have some of the worst driving accuracy stats on Tour. The reason these guys score so well is their amazing work around the greens and pure talent.