Address The Ball

Hey y'all, welcome back to another post of Address The Ball.  This week we'll dive into golf swing fundamentals for new golfers. We'll give you insight on ten quick things to remember; whether you are just getting started with golf or you've been around the block (course) a few times.  Mastering the golf swing is something that we as players all dream of. That unobtainable goal, that we just try to dig out of the dirt on ranges early in the morning, late into the night, and often in our dreams. The best advice I ever received regarding my swing was to "Keep It Simple".  Now that is a great thing if you're overly technical, and need to reduce the noise. But, if you need to know where to start, here's a good jumping-off point to get you on the right track. Grip – A proper grip is your first point of contact with the club. Ensure your hands work together, with the “V” shapes formed by your thumb and index finger pointing toward your trailing shoulder. St...

  Today we will take a deep dive into the do's and don'ts of golf etiquette and give you all a crash course on golf etiquette. Whether you are new to the game or have been playing for years, it's always good to get a refresher on how to act when you get that phone call to play at a nicer course than the 9-hole muni.  Growing up, my "crash course" on golf etiquette came from my grandfather. As a kid, I grew up playing and practicing at Leo. J. Martin. You know the deal with that place if you're local to Boston. If you're not, I'll spare you the details. At Leo J, basic golf etiquette is all you really need. Let's arm you with a little more than the basics to remember when you play with a client, your boss, or your father-in-law.  Golf etiquette is a crucial aspect of the game, these bylaws are designed to ensure that everyone in your group, and on the course enjoys their round while maintaining respect for the course, your fellow golfers, and the sp...