Golf Talk

Written By: Tom Chillemi - tomsgolftours.com | Issue: 2017/08 - August

Did you know that how and where you tee your ball up is an easy way to avoid trouble and save strokes?

• Stay away from hazards and trouble – If the trouble is on the left side of the fairway, tee up on the left side of the tee box and aim away from the trouble.  If trouble is on the right, tee up on the right side.

• If you hit a draw or hook – Tee the ball up on the left half of the tee box.  Your landing area will be much larger aiming up the right side.  Reverse for a fader.

• For a dogleg – Tee up on the same side as the bend.  Left side for dogleg left and right side for a dogleg right.  This angle effectively widens the fairway, giving you much more room
for error.

• If you’re a fast swinger – Tee up with about one-quarter of the ball above the top line of your driver.  You will gain control without losing much distance.

• If you’re a slow swinger – Tee up with about three-quarters of the all above the edge. This helps “hit up” on the ball for more distance.

• On long par 3’s – Tee it up about three-quarters above the ground and sweep it off the tee.  It is an old “Nicklaus” trick.

Use these tips to increase your odds of a good shot.  Might as well use every advantage we can.

Ireland & Scotland: 

As most of you already know, I arrange wonderful golf trips to Ireland and Scotland. 

Over the years I’ve arranged many trips for Highlands and Cashiers golfers.

Drop me an email or give me a call if you are interested in one.

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