Justin Thomas Age: 24 Turned Pro: 2013 Career Earnings: $14 434 459.00 Official World Ranking: 4 2017 PGA Tour Wins: 5 How impressive is Justin Thomas. In a very short period this young man has risen to the top. He only joined the PGA Tour in 2015. OK, let me say this again! Joined the PGA tour in … Read More
Oakley
There are many varieties of eyewear that one can choose from but which is the best one for you! Whilst living in a warm sunny environment I personally believe that wearing the correct pair of sunglasses is vital to match your needs, whether you’re on the road, playing golf or even fishing. Oakley Prizm GolfThe PRIZM lenses have taken around … Read More
Chip and Run
The general rule around the green is that if there is no hazard or big mound between you and the flag, you should get the ball rolling as soon as possible.The technique is important but your strategy is just as important. You need to visualize the shot to make sure that you know exactly what it is that you are … Read More
New Technology
Putting is one of the most difficult aspects in golf and so is choosing a putter. There are so many to choose from these days with different shapes, lengths and weighting its hard to decide, especially when it comes to the price! But I might have one just for you… Introducing the Cleveland TFI 2135 Putter Range The TFI or … Read More
Using the 15th Club
We’ve all heard this saying in our golfing adventure, but what does it mean? One of the most common mistake in amateur golf is that people just play a golf shot, hoping that they will reach the green or chip it close without looking at what type of shot is required to hit the green or up and down to … Read More
Going Downhill
Downhill putts are very difficult, we would much rather have an uphill putt. More 3 putts happen because the down slope was not judged correctly. There are three ways to handle the downhill putt.1. Read the putt. Walk around the hole and look at the severity of the slope. Play maximum break.2. Hit the ball with the toe of the … Read More
Young Talent
Joan Pratt is one of our newest ladies we have welcomed into the golfing scene at St Francis Links playing for her first time with our regular lady members last Wednesday. Joan scored a fantastic 5 Pointer on the 5th Hole, Par 4, draining a beautiful birdie putt. Joan Pratt on the far left with her fellow Lady Golfers. She … Read More
Aiming
This weekend I played in a Pro Am event at Pezula, not an easy course to play in good weather, very difficult when the mist is so thick that you can’t see 20 meters in front of you. Vlam Michau, Yan Coesens and Mauro Nettl joined me as we soldiered through the course with zero visibility. When the group in … Read More
The importance of a good finish
Hold that pose – Snap, Click, Flash The most published photos of Professional Golfers are those of players that stare at the ball until it ultimately hits the perfect mark. This is not for media, it is to complete a good golf swing. The importance of the finish position is over-looked because of a players’ lack of confidence through the … Read More
Balance
The foundation of a good golf swing is balance. When you lose the tempo of your golf swing it is very difficult to deliver the clubhead to the ball. If you try to increase clubhead speed it is more difficult to keep your balance. How does balance during the golf swing work? 1. At adress, your weight should be ballanced … Read More