Peter Thomson: Keep it simple

Australia’s legendary five-time Open champion Peter Thomson was not above offering a barbed opinion, be it of a golfer, a golf course or the golf swing. Of Tiger Woods, he once said, “I wish he’d smile more. He injures his image by being morose and petulant. There is also very little consideration for the fellow Read more…

Tiger’s tips

Back in 1997, he began giving our readers advice on how to play.

Ten tips nobody tells you about becoming a scratch golfer

The allure of becoming a scratch golfer is strong among the amateur ranks. It’s the ultimate goal for many, and a universal sign of respect. The thing is, a lot of golfers, even many who aspire to get their handicap down to scratch, have some misconceptions about the whole thing – both what it means Read more…

Butch Harmon: Stop pulling your shots

I know it feels powerful, but this miss does more harm than good. One move a lot of golfers make to create power is using the upper body to start the downswing. The problem is, it causes the trail shoulder to shift outward, and the club goes with it, setting up an out-to-in path. The Read more…

No more banana balls

There are several ways to go about combating a persistent slice, each with its pros and cons.

Tour tip: Keep it simple

The chip shot every amateur needs to know how to hit, according to Evian Championship winner Grace Kim.

Tour tip: Consider all your options

Instead of trying to advance the ball as far as you can every time, Ashleigh Buhai says it’s smart to consider all your options.