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Personal Lesson: Putt with hybrid from off the green
Most people reach for a wedge around the green but from uphill lies it can be difficult to get good, crisp contact with a lofted club because the leading edge can get stuck into the hill as you're playing through the shot. And while there are several clubs you could use, around courses with raised greens - and thus a lot of short shots from uphill lies - a hybrid is a great option, according to Head Professional at Pennant Hills GC, Neil Rolfe
17 Mar 2025
Video Lesson: Sweep the floor when chipping on tight lies
This drill, demonstrated and explained here by PGA professional and Director of Instruction at Kingston Heath, Tom Corker, will teach you to use the sole of the club to make solid contact with the ball – without necessarily striking it first.
30 Nov 2024
Video Lesson: Hit a stinger into the wind
Head Teaching Professional at Long Reef Golf Club in Sydney, Michael Infanti, offers up a quick tip on how to successfully penetrate a prevailing breeze.
30 Jul 2024
Video Lesson: Chipping to a tee, with a tee
Many golfers, as soon as they’re over the ball and about to chip, have it in their heads to “lift” the golf ball into the air.
17 Jul 2024
Michael Block commits to Australian Open
After becoming one of the biggest stories in golf in 2023, Michael Block has today been confirmed as part of the field for the ISPS HANDA Australian Open in Sydney, beginning November 30.
27 Oct 2023
Jordan, Min Woo and fans helping Block avoid reality a little longer
American club pro Michael Block is hoping to avoid a return to reality for as long as possible after his PGA Championship heroics.
25 May 2023
The Thing About Golf Podcast #5 - PGA Life Member, Tom Moore
Tom Moore is one of only 12 current life members of the PGA of Australia, and he has witnessed just about every imaginable significant change the game has seen.
12 Sep 2019
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