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Playing the Wrong Ball out of a Bunker! 2008-02-24 19:15:29 I was out playing with a few students and one of my students hit my ball out of the greenside bunker. He proceeded to walk up to the ball on the green and realized the ball was not his, what is the Ruling?
A. One stoke Penalty, play the ball where it lies.
B. Two Stroke Penalty, [...] Read more:Bunker
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What to know about Golf Schools? 2008-02-16 10:07:29 When you are deciding to attend a Golf School, their are a few things to keep in mind. The best thing to do is ask around and see if any of your friends have ever attended a golf school. Also, think about what region you want to go to, keeping in mind that weather needs to [...] Read more:Schools
Knock Down! 2008-02-12 19:38:59 Are you ever in the woods and need to keep the ball low and punch it out? How about hitting into the wind? Well, the shot is called the “knock down shot.” Try taking a 7 iron and play the ball in the center of your stance, make sure at address your weight is on [...] Read more:Knock
Uneven Lies…. 2008-01-31 19:21:01 The first rule of thumb when you have an uneven lie is to think about club selection. Also, when you have an uphill or downhill lie, you always need to make sure that your shoulders are paralell with the contour of the slope. An uphill lie we always want to take an extra club. Downhill [...]
Tee It High and Let It Fly…. 2008-01-24 21:22:12 Notice these days everyone sells or uses those long tees? If your not using them, something is wrong. Today’s technology with big heads and deep faced drivers dictates longer tees. That is not the only reason you need to use a long tee.
In order to make sure you hit your tee shot on the upswing, you [...]
What Happens When Your Ball Moves? 2008-01-21 19:52:28 A player replaces his ball on the putting green and the ball is at rest. Before the player addresses the ball, a sudden gust of wind blows the ball right next to the hole. The player putts from the new location and holes the putt. Is this okay?
A. No, the player must correct his error [...]
Why Can’t I Do That Everytime? 2008-01-15 20:05:01 How many times have you hit that fabulous golf shot and said to yourself; …“why can’t I do that every time?” Well, the answer is simple, because you are not making a repeatable golf swing. What happens with the majority of players is that they try to make it happen rather then let it happen. [...] Read more:Everytime
How to Shave 5 - 10 strokes off your score! 2008-01-14 16:10:39 One way to lower your score by 5 to 10 strokes is around the green. If your ball lies just off the green on the collar, fringe or apron (some people call it one or the other), you need to get that ball up and down!
The first thing you need to determine is club selection. [...]
Welcome to IGS Blog! 2008-01-12 15:15:28 Welcome to our new blog site. We will soon be adding news and articles to keep you updated on what’s happening in the world of Golf Instruction, Golf Camps and Golf in general. Hilton Head Island Golf School and Junior Players Golf Academy of Hilton Head wish you a happy and prosperous new year in [...] Read more:Welcome
Video Analysis 2008-03-16 19:44:46 Whenever you take a lesson, you need to make sure video analysis is incorporated into the lesson. Many times when students take a lesson, they are able to see and hear what the instructor has to tell them. The key to learning about your own swing is to actually see it for your own eyes [...] Read more:Analysis
Club Fitting 2008-04-20 19:49:58 Just think, if you are not scoring as well as you want to, one of the reasons may be your clubs. About 75% to 80% of players are playing with clubs that are not suited for there swing. The great majority of players are playing with clubs that are to flat for them. This means [...]
Mental Side 2008-04-26 10:31:44 This crazy game is arguably the best game of all sports! Not only does it take physical talent, but also metal strength. You could be playing the best golf of your life, but when you step up on the first tee in a tournament, things could change drastically!
A couple things you need to focus on when [...]
Chip It In To Win! 2008-05-29 12:30:48 Over half of the shots you hit per round are played from within 30 yards of the green, making the short game a critical element to your ability to score. Unfortunately, most amateurs spend more time working on their full swing than on their short game.
When you are faced with a shot right around [...]
Father’s Day Golf School Pakages 2008-05-30 10:36:03 Father’s Day is quickly approaching and you still don’t know what to buy Dad. Instead of another boring tie, why not book him a golf school package with The Island Golf School
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The Island Golf School is offering a special golf school packages just for Dad. During the month of June, make a reservation for any one of our Multi-day Schools and [...] Read more:Father
Fried Egg 2008-06-03 09:09:56 You just hit your ball into a greenside bunker and see that it is completely buried in the sand. This is what is commonly referred to as a “Fried
Egg.” Since you probably don’t carry a spatula as one of your 14 clubs, extricating your ball from this type of lie seems near impossible. Don’t [...]
Know the Rules! 2008-06-02 09:15:30 How often do you get up to a par 3 and find that the tee box looks like a bombing zone with divots the size of craters?! Reluctantly, you tee up your ball, stand in the divots left by the players before you, and hit a horrible shot. Knowing the Rules
of Golf [...]
Lag Putting 101 2008-06-04 09:40:44 Ever wonder why you have so many three-putts? Most likely, it is due to a poor first putt. When you are faced with a lengthy putt, the key to getting out of there in two is proper distance control with the putter.
Poor distance control usually stems from focusing too much on the line and [...] Read more:Putting
A Chance To Attend The 2009 Masters’! 2008-06-09 14:44:49 This Father’s Day we are offering a special golf school package for a Father and Son to attend one of our Three Day Golf Schools with Accommodations and have a chance to attend the 2009 Master’s with DAD!
Our Golf Schools are located on Hilton Head Island, Daufuskie Island and Charleston, South Carolina. We offer the finest [...] Read more:Masters
Windy Conditions 2008-06-13 08:27:37 Whether competing in a nationally-ranked tournament, club championship, or within your weekend foursome, being able to play well in less-than-ideal conditions can give you the edge you need to come out on top.
Here are a few things to remember when playing in the wind:
Into the wind – depending on how hard the wind is [...] Read more:Windy
Line ‘em Up 2008-06-16 09:20:28 If you are having trouble starting your putts on line, most likely it is your alignment, not your stroke. To improve your alignment, try drawing a line on your golf ball to help you aim.
Make sure that you first establish a pre-shot routine where you stand behind the ball on the line that you wish [...]
Playing Lessons 2008-06-17 09:19:10 You may know how to swing the club, but do you know how to play?
Golfers often have trouble taking their swing from the driving range to the golf course. First-tee jitters and indecision can reek havok on your golf game. Playing lessons are a great way to get your game on the fast track to [...] Read more:Lessons
Keep it Smooth 2008-06-18 09:35:01 Finding the right tempo for your golf swing is more important than seeing how hard you can hit the golf ball. Swinging harder often creates tension in your grip and arms which actually slows down your clubhead speed and increases the likelihood of off-center hits. The resulting shot is shorter and more off-line than if [...]
Pin Placement 2008-06-24 09:33:24 The pin placements on most greens will vary from front to middle to back. Based on the given location, you have two decisions to make: (1) How far do I want to carry the ball? and (2) What type of trajectory does this shot require? Now, you don’t have to be a tour player to [...] Read more:Placement
Flop Shot 2008-06-23 09:27:46 Phil Mickelson is known for his incredible short game, specifically his flop shot. While the flop shot can be fun to hit, it is difficult to predict how the ball will react to the clubface. Therefore, unless you know how to properly hit this shot, you should use the flop shot as a last resort.
When [...]
Group Clinics 2008-06-20 09:37:54 Group clinics are a great bargain for all types of golfers. Beginners can especially benefit from this type of atmosphere. There is low intimidation and plenty of personal attention. More importantly, you can receive valuable instruction for an affordable rate.
Most clinics run anywhere from 30-60 minutes in length. This is plenty of time for you to [...] Read more:Clinics
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Tee It High 2008-06-19 09:25:28 With the latest driver technology producing clubheads 460cc in size, teeing the ball too low can be costing you major distance. Unlike the irons which have a sweetspot in the middle-center of the clubface, the driver’s sweetspot is located in the top-center of the clubface. This means that you will maximize your distance only if [...]
Happy Fourth of July! 2008-07-04 12:17:06 From all of us at The Island Golf School, we would like to wish everyone a Happy
Fourth of July!
Don’t forget that the holidays are a perfect opportunity to improve your golf game. We offer a variety of golf school programs to accommodate the needs of any golfer. We offer top-notch instruction at an affordable rate. [...]
TV Lessons 2008-06-27 09:46:24 Most people who watch golf on TV simply watch for the enjoyment of the game. This is fine. But if you are looking to improve your game, you might want to pay closer attention to what you are watching.
The tour professionals are the best in the business. They have spent countless hours in an effort to [...] Read more:Lessons
Good Putting Costs $0.25 2008-06-26 09:51:01 Some golfers are streaky putters - some days they make everything and other days they can’t buy a putt. It could be that they move their heads during the stroke because they are too anxious to see the ball go in the hole. If you watch the best putters on the PGA Tour, notably Tiger Woods, you will see [...] Read more:Costs
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Be Target-Oriented! 2008-07-22 13:35:21 Many of the poor shots we hit are a result of focusing too much on the golf ball and not enough on the target. Golfers who are more target-oriented will spend most of their time visualizing the shot the want to hit and seeing the ball land near their target. The resulting shots are usually [...] Read more:Oriented
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