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1 month ago | 
golfmonthly.com | Barry Plummer |Ben Emerson
If your game is anything like mine, relating to the best players in the world can be tough.
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1 month ago | 
golfmonthly.com | Barry Plummer |Ben Emerson
Let me start by saying, I feel your pain. I too have spent round after round zig-zagging around the course trying to put together a respectable score - often spending most of the time well away from my playing partners who regularly occupy the fairway. Before, I never really grasped how an oversight in my pre-shot routine, specifically relating to my shot selection, was negatively impacting my ability to not only navigate my way around the golf course but also score well.
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Jan 31, 2025 | 
golfmonthly.com | Michael A. Weston |Ben Emerson
Many club golfers struggle with their short games at the best of times, but when the wind is howling around the green, it can strike fear into the hearts of even the most confident of players. However, with just a few simple set-up changes and some chipping drills to improve your feel and technique, you can overcome the elements and get up and down from anywhere. On the subject of playing golf in windy conditions, I'd also recommend these tips for putting in the wind.
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Sep 23, 2024 | 
golfmonthly.com | Ben Emerson
Putting on slow greens is something that becomes particularly useful when conditions take a turn for the worse, or when you come across a track with putting surfaces that require slower speeds to keep the course playable. Managing pace when putting is often something that can catch amateur golfers out, increasing the importance of practicing your distance control on the practice green or a putting mat.
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Sep 18, 2024 | 
msn.com | Ben Emerson
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Sep 18, 2024 | 
golfmonthly.com | Ben Emerson
Learning how to putt on fast greens will not only save you shots when you encounter slick surfaces, but it will also help you to deepen your understanding of speed when putting. Distance control is king on the greens, so setting aside time to practice putting drills is paramount. You don't even need to traipse over to the local golf club to put in the work either, as the best putting mats and putting aids now provide the perfect opportunity to take your practice home.
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Jun 14, 2024 | 
golfmonthly.com | James 'Jim' Jankowski |Barry Plummer |Ben Emerson
It wouldn't be US Open week without an influx of reaction to the speed of the greens, and this week the heat appears to be on AimPoint. A viral video, shared on social media by Gabby Herzig, appeared to show two players surveying their putt using the popular green-reading method – and there was plenty of strong reaction. In the post, Herzig explained "I've been anti-AimPoint since my junior golf days, when girls would stomp all over my line to read their 4-foot putts.
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Mar 21, 2024 | 
golfmonthly.com | Ben Emerson
Despite all of your practice and research of the best golf tips, it's almost inevitable that you will eventually hit the odd bad shot. When you do, it's rare you get a lucky break, and more likely you will find your ball tucked behind a tree or some other inconvenient obstacle. Knowing how to shape the golf ball can really save your scorecard in this situation, especially if you don't have a direct line to the green and need a shot to get you out of trouble.
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Mar 18, 2024 | 
golfmonthly.com | Ben Emerson
Topping the golf ball has to be one of the most frustrating shots in golf and can be the result of a few common swing faults for amateurs. It’s generally followed by someone saying 'you’ve lifted your head' or 'come up on the ball'. Sometimes, that isn’t actually the case. Players can easily top the ball without lifting their head, so there is clearly another element that encourages this shot, too.
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Jan 18, 2024 | 
golfmonthly.com | Ben Emerson |Barry Plummer
For any player wanting to improve their golf game, adding distance to the driver is always high on the priority list. With distance being such an important aspect of the modern game, especially after the contentious golf ball rollback decision, we've drafted in Golf Monthly Top 50 Coach Ben Emerson to share a couple of key fundamentals which will help increase your length off the tee... How Do You Hit The Ball Further?
