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The Lost Art of The Short Game Episode 3: 7 or 8-iron?

The bump and run can be one of the most effective shots in golf, but which iron is best to use for it? Gary Nicol has teamed up with National Club Golfer and Callaway to create a special series of short game videos. Buy your copy of The Lost Art of the Short Game by […]

The Lost Art of The Short Game Episode 1: Your Story

You wouldn’t let a playing partner talk you into a bad shot, so why do it to yourself? Gary Nicol has teamed up with National Club Golfer and Callaway to create a special series of short game videos. Buy your copy of The Lost Art of the Short Game by clicking here.

Thoughtful Thursday: What does 2022 hold for you?

With The Masters only a few short weeks away, thoughts are turning towards the season ahead for golfers around the world. What does 2022 hold for you, both on and off the golf course? Do you have dreams and ambitions for what you would like to achieve? This may sound a little presumptuous but if […]

Who are you scoring for?

It may seem a strange question to ask about your game, but it is one we would like you to consider. Who are you scoring for?  Over the years we have seen so many players (including ourselves), fall into the trap of confusing golf as something you are, as opposed to something you do. When […]

What is the true potential of your short game?

The power of perspective can give your short game the freedom to become unrecognisably different in the future  What could YOU focus on that would give you more enjoyment, regardless of the score? What do you need to learn, which if you did, would have the biggest impact on your game? Really consider the questions […]

How do you know which shot to play – and when?

Shot selection is a fundamental element of the short game. How often are you selecting the right shot at the right time?  For the vast majority of golfers, statistically, the most important shot on most holes isn’t necessarily the tee shot or approach shot but the third shot. That might come as a bit of a surprise […]

How should you approach your next short game shot?

How to be task-orientated – and ensure that every time you step into a bunker you are ready to embrace the task at hand  For as long as we can remember, we have been told that the 40-yard bunker shot is the hardest shot in golf – and because we have all been told it is […]

How can you stop your short game ruining your score?

You have the power to control the destiny of your short game. By doing so, the outcomes might just change for the better    Think about when you play golf and you are very score focused. You want to make lots of pars and some birdies and above all, avoid bogeys and doubles. That is your focus. To […]