The Low Roller
When your ball is sitting up in grass just off the green, the low roller is an effective option that presents minimal risk.
First, select the lowest lofted club you can use and still land the shot on the putting surface. Set up very close to the ball, with the club up on its toe and the ball off your right instep. Bend both elbows slightly to promote a level, sweeping swing. From there, make a simple putting-type motion with the arms and shoulders. The ball will skip forward with virtually no backspin and roll to the hole.

50/50 Feeling For Good Balance
Canadian golf legend George Knudson dedicated an entire instructional booklet to the importance of good balance. All good players and top instructors agree that without balance throughout the swing (both physical and emotional) you have no chance of producing good shots consistently.
For good static balance, I suggest feeling your body weight for 50/50 back to front (heel to toe), and 50/50 side to side (front foot to back foot). Assuming you have a correct spine angle at address, your weight back to front will tend to favor the balls of your feet-which is why you need not over emphasize this sensation. Conversely, if you over emphasize weight on your heels, you may lose your spine angle, and this will throw you out of balance to the rear.

The 50/50 feeling side to side is very easy to achieve, because it is, indeed, "just a feeling." In reality, if you have your upper body positioned properly behind the ball, your body weight will naturally follow, meaning your weight will favor your back foot.

Accuracy First, Then Distance

With spring just around the corner we will all be getting ready to hit our favorite local courses and some of us will not have played for a few months. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned golfer this next tip will provide all of you with a great starting point for the season ahead.
What is the easiest shot in golf that all beginners can properly execute? It's the "gimme" putt. As the distance between the cup and the ball becomes greater, the tougher it is to make a shot.
Start Small.

Beginning with this idea in mind, you will see that when honing your golf skills it makes sense to start with smaller swings, then build up to the full swing. This is the reason why a person just learning the sport will learn and teach the body the correct motions in developing an accurate and powerful swing by starting with the short swing. Trying to learn the full swing first makes it much more difficult to learn the correct muscle coordination that the full swing requires.

Learning to hit for distance and then accuracy is putting the cart before the horse. It works the other way around. Ultimately, accuracy will create distance.

Playing in the Rain

Just because the forecast is for rain, there is no reason to not tee it up, just be prepared and the following tips will help:
If you wear a glove make sure you bring a couple of spare ones so that you will always have a dry one. You can keep the gloves in the bag but a better place is to hang them under your umbrella and in this way you will keep them as dry as possible when you switch gloves. I find that if you are careful 2 to 3 gloves will last you 18 holes. It is also a very good idea to also hang a couple of dry towels in the same way and keep a couple of spare ones in your bag to keep yourself dry.
Another key is to keep your grips and clubs as dry as possible. We all try and dry the grip before we hit the shot and then we simply put the club back in the bag after we have used it. The problem with this is the grip and club are now wet and are much harder to dry the next time. A better idea is to dry the grip before and after the shot which will help to keep the inside of the bag dry as well.

If you use these tips, golf in the rain will be more enjoyable and who knows the sun may come out at any time. Also remember that if a lightening storm is in the area, get off the course and back to the clubhouse or into a shelter immediately.

Buying the Right Clubs
When you next venture out to buy your next set of irons there are several things that you must consider; playing ability, club-head type, shaft flex swing weight and most importantly the overall comfort of the clubs. If you do not like how the irons look and feel, then no matter how good the irons are supposed to be you will probably never feel totally comfortable with your new clubs.
Remember to consider your playing ability and how many times a week you play, when making a buying decision. A new set of irons will cost roughly $300 to $1000 and if you only play casually you really do not need the most expensive set. What you do want to look for is a set of irons that you can actually hit. If you are just starting, look for a good set of Cavity back with a larger, more forgiving sweet spot. For the better players look for a good set of blades or forged irons from some of the higher end club makers.

You will also want to make sure that you choose the right shaft flex and swing weight for your particular game. With today's modern technology it is also very worthwhile to get custom fitted for your new clubs. This will ensure that the irons you choose will be balanced to your own physical size and the type of game that you play. Make sure you do lots of research and try as many different irons as you can before you make the final decision. This extra research will ensure you find the club that is right for you and will help you to enjoy the game even more
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