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Mental tips with golf psychologist Karl Morris
Dr Karl Morris is one of Europe's leading MIND COACHES and in this article he delivers tips on the mental game of golf
Judge distances more accurately
Do your approach shots constantly land short of the green or sail past they flag? Are you frustrated by putts that regularly stop beneath the cup or slide by several feet? The problem may not be poor club selection or mechanics, but rather perception.
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Fixing Golfer's Elbow
Everyone is familiar with tennis elbow, but golfers can suffer from something similar. Golfer's elbow is an inflammation of the tendons in the inner part of the elbow. In this article we give you the facts and how to stop it.
15 Golf Tips from the Professionals
Don't tell unless asked is an unwritten rule of golf etiquette when it comes to offering swing tips.However, when the advice comes from a golf instructor, we'd be foolish not to accept it.
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What to do if rotator-cuff injuries keep you from enjoying golf
How to Fight Shoulder Pain: What to do if rotator-cuff injuries keep you from enjoying golf
Why Breaking 100 Has Nothing To Do With Making A "Perfect Swing"
Ah, that first milestone in every golfer's life; BREAKING 100! This is the Holy Grail amongst weekend golfers and legions of hackers. Chances are that if you are shooting below 100 then you are probably regarded as someone who knows what they are doing.
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2012 PGA Championship Facts
The PGA Championship is the last major of the year, which brings about mixed feelings for most of us. It's essentially the curtain raiser to the most important part of the golf season. We analyse some of the facts for the 94th US PGA.
Phil Mickelson - how he developed his short game
In this special feature, IntoTheRough speak to Phil Mickelson aka Lefty - one of the best short game players ever to have joined the pro tour. Phil's wide variety of short game tricks was just one thing we wanted to get to the bottom of...
Donaldson Fulfilling Promise
One man who wouldn't complain if Royal Portrush was added to the Open rota is Jamie Donaldson, who recently ended a 12-year wait for his first European Tour victory on the course
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Golf Fitness and Flexibility Drill
Flexibility is key to keeping your score and injuries to a minimum. Here's a test to determine yours. In this article we discuss the effect of flexibility on your game, and what you can do.
Golf's Six Deadly Sins: Too Many Three Putts
Golfers' tales of woe often revolve around the number of short putts missed. Sadly, this disguises the real cause of three-putting; namely, an inability to get approach putts close enough to the hole. In the final part of our guide, we look at three putts.
Golf's Six Deadly Sins: The Reverse Pivot
In part four of IntoTheRough's golf tips series, we look at another deadly sin - the reverse pivot. If you can't shift your weight and generate power effectively, this is the guide for you/ Try our drill to cure this wearisome shot.
Northern Irish eyes still smiling
It really is quite incredible how three Northern Irishmen, Rory McIlroy, Darren Clarke and Graham McDowell, dominated world golf between the summers of 2010 and 2011 with a major each and there was almost a fourth triumph when McDowell was beaten by a shot in the recent US Open.
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How much do the top golf coaches charge?
Thinking of improving your game like Nick Faldo, Nick Price, Tiger Woods and all the other greats of the game have? Unless you're already earning as much as they do, you may want to think again!
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Golf's Six Deadly Sins: Fluffed Chip Shots
In part four of our guide to the most deadly and common mistake in golf, we cover the fluffed chip. Not only costly but also embarrassing. We cover the causes as well as the cure.
100 Golf Tips To Break 100: Part 2
In part two of this guide, we continue with fantastic tips for golfers of all skill levels and how they can improve their handicap. Make sure to check out part one too.
100 Golf Tips To Break 100: Part 1
In this two-part guide, we give you 100 fantastic tips to help you lower your handicap. It's aimed for higher handicap players, but players of all skill levels will definitely find something to improve their game.
Golf's Six Deadly Sins: Curing The Hook
In part 3 of our guide to cure the most common problems in the golf swing, we focus on the hook - effectively the opposite of a slice. We look at the common causes as well as cures.
Golf's Six Deadly Sins: Too Many Skied Drives
In part two of six, we attempt to fix another common golfers' problem: hitting too many skied drives. We outline the problem as well as the cure.
Golf's Six Deadly Sins: The Persistent Slice
Welcome to part one of Into The Rough's guide to the deadliest sins in golf. In this article we discuss the persistent slice and how you can cure it.
Major names confirmed for Singapore
Major winners Phil Mickelson, Graeme McDowell, Louis Oosthuizen and Padraig Harrington will all play in next month's Singapore Open, despite the tournament clashing with the Australian Open.
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Kim grabs late Open slot
The withdrawal of Tim Clark from the British Open means that US golfer Anthony Kim has ascended from the reserves to Group 32 of the 140-year-old tournament. The Californian will tee off alongside Sandy Lyle and Rory Sabbatini at midday on Thursday.
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All eyes on Northern Ireland's Open trio
Much has been made in the media of Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy. The Ulsterman, who turned professional in 2007, has won the US Open, Dubai Desert Classic, and Quail Hollow Championship, despite being just 22-years-old.
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Adam Scott's Name was on the Trophy
Check out this great picture shared on twitter by cjzero which shows that the engravers made the bold decision to start tracing his name on to the Gold medal. Of course this isn't the Claret Jug, and it was only a trace but it shows how much of a choke Scott produced.
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Tiger confirms Open absence
Tiger Woods has revealed that he will not take his place in the field for this year's Open Championship, due to injury problems with his left leg.The 35-year-old has been sidelined since mid-May, when he was forced to withdraw from the Players' Championship with injuries suffered at the Masters.
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Donald looks to bounce back in The Open
World Number one Luke Donald believes his disappointing performance at the US Open was down to him being burned out after his almost constant play in his pursuit to become World Number one.
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US Open groupings announced
The groups for the opening two rounds at this week's US Open have been announced, with the world's top three players forming the stand-out grouping. Martin Kaymer, Lee Westwood and new world number-one Luke Donald will be the most followed group during the opening two days at the Congressional Club.
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Take the hook out of your bag
For many players, moving the ball from right-to-left isn't the issue; making sure the draw doesn't turn into a hook is. Here's how to make sure you transfer your weight fully to your left side and take the hook out of your bag.
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Tiger confident about US Open participation
Tiger Woods has maintained he is still fully confident of his participation at next month's US Open, despite the former world number one spending this week using crutches and wearing a protective boot.
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Mahan eyes US Open success
Hunter Mahan is shaping up nicely for this year's US Open competition, due to tee off at the Congressional County Golf Club on June 16th, and has been honing his skills by entering a number of tournaments.
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