Tag Archives: Instruction

Buying a Game

Posted on May 25, 2009 by John Rogers

A Look at Golfer’s Priorities October 13, 2006 In a world where golf club manufacturers daydream about things like coefficient of restitution and moment of inertia to make clubs that hit the ball farther and straighter; in a world where … Continue reading →

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About Trajectory

Posted on May 25, 2009 by John Rogers

An Angle for Every Occasion October 28, 2005 Golf is a game of angles; lots of angles. There are shaft angles, spine angles, clubface angles, angles of approach, and many others, including launch angle, which basically determines the trajectory of … Continue reading →

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Learning the Game

Posted on April 14, 2009 by John Rogers

Learning Alone Might Not Be the Way to Go December 1, 2004 The young man, about sixteen years old, was a cart boy and snack bar attendant at a municipal golf course in Maryland. He had a mess of sandy … Continue reading →

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Playing the Odds

Posted on April 9, 2009 by John Rogers

Good Math on the Course Means Less Adding Later October 20, 2004 Here is a common scenario on the golf course: Mr. Thinblader, a 30-handicapper, stands on the first tee with his Supercharged, 2000cc, Titanium Tomahawk driver, and takes an … Continue reading →

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Kiss Three-Putts Goodbye

Posted on April 9, 2009 by John Rogers

How to Learn Distance Control in Putting October 27, 2004 “There is no point in taking a putting lesson,” I have heard people say. “It is an individual thing,” they say. While I agree that there are many different styles … Continue reading →

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Patience is a Virtue

Posted on April 6, 2009 by John Rogers

Game Improvement is a Long-Term Investment October 5, 2004 In a world of fast food, DSL, and guaranteed overnight deliveries, improving the golf game can seem like a long and difficult process; especially when a golfer wants to turn his … Continue reading →

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The Long Ball

Posted on April 6, 2009 by John Rogers

Distance Versus Course Management September 29, 2004 I remember a story about Tommy Armour, the great player and golf teacher. Several members at his club turned their lounge talk into a significant wager on one of the prominent businessmen in … Continue reading →

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Tale of the Tape

Posted on April 6, 2009 by John Rogers

One Student’s Way to Better Golf September 22, 2004 Robert Nanton made his appearance today. Mr. Nanton has been coming down from Fort Washington, Maryland to vacation at Massanutten Resort for years, and for years he has showed up at … Continue reading →

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Going Au Natural

Posted on April 6, 2009 by John Rogers

Thoughts on Natural Golf and Bad Backs September 8, 2004 I received an email recently that brings up a couple of interesting issues having to do with learning and playing golf. Stephen, from Waynesboro, Virginia wrote: I would like you … Continue reading →

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With Confidence Comes Success

Posted on March 25, 2009 by John Rogers

How the teacher learned a lesson August 25, 2004 It is always a bittersweet experience when one of my junior golfers achieves a level of golf that he can beat me on the course. The competitor in me does not … Continue reading →

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