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Eyes Wide Shut: Why Pro Golfers Sometimes Putt Without Looking at the Ball
Once in a while, a professional golfer will be seen putting with his or her eyes closed, or looking at the hole rather than at the ball. Why? And is there anything recreational golfers can learn from the technique?

Close Your Eyes for this Putting Drill
Here's a drill that lets golfers incorporate into their practice routine the eyes-closed-while-putting method sometimes employed by professional golfers.

Golf Equipment Choices Can Be Influenced by Course Conditions
Can the conditions of the course a golfer is playing influence his choice of equipment? Sometimes, yes.

Three Keys for Recreational Golfers to Add More Power to Their Games
What at the keys for recreational golfers who want to add power? Swing mechanics, golf strength and equipment each play roles.

Faults and Fixes Tip Sheets
Having a problem with your ball flight or with frequent mishits in your golf game? These Faults and Fixes Tip Sheets provide quick checklists that might help you diagnose and correct the problem.

Focus on Positive to Re-Program Your Mental Game in Golf
Take a lead from Jack Nicklaus to learn how to start re-programming your mental game

Mental Training for Golfers: Simple is Always Best
What's the best way to approach the golf shot? Keep it simple - quiet the mind and let your body do the work.

Don't Be Afraid to Try Lessons with a Golf Instructor
Instructor Perry Andrisen understands why many golfers have never tried a golf lesson, but he has some good reasons why most of us should.

Low Trajectory? Focus on Impact Position
If you are struggling getting your irons up in the air, these checkpoints will help you address the problem.

Avoiding Comfort Zones in Golf
Are comfort zones a good thing or bad thing in golf? Sports psychologist Patrick J. Cohn says comfort zones often cause the collapse of those rounds in which the golfer is scoring better than expected.

How a Longer Backswing Can Lead to Shorter Shots
Why does a longer backswing often mean a shorter shot in golf? Learn how a longer backswing can rob you of power on your golf shots.

Examining Tiger Woods' Swing Problems of 2004
Golf instructor Charles Calhoun, known to many through his participation in "The Big Break," examines Tiger Woods' swing problems of 2004 and spots a flaw in Tiger's hip turn.

Golf Tips: Practice Drills
Find great golf tips and online lessons from the About.com Golf Guide.

Venus Takes a Stance on Women's Golf Swings
Former LPGA touring pro and current teaching pro Debbie Steinbach explains why women need a wider golf stance than men.

Career Opportunities in Golf
Are you interested in a career in the golf industry? This brief introduction to the subject offers a little guidance.

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