Golf Tips | River Bend Golf Club

Importance of Practicing Properly & How to Practice Properly

Are you practicing properly or do you know how to properly practice? If you think you are, analyze the most recent practice session you've had and continue reading.

Proper Putting Posture

The best way to set yourself up for success when it comes to putting is first to get into a solid putting stance. To do this we are going to focus on three key components: grip, eye position, and posture.

Connect Your Golf Swing to Previous Learned Motions for Faster Improvement

One of the biggest challenges for a teacher of any kind is finding the best way to convey a necessary concept or feeling to a student. Often times...

How to Get Out of Greenside Bunkers With Ease

After a mild winter across much of the Midwest and a decidedly wet spring, many courses are coming back to life quickly and with a potent greenside defense...

How To: Short Game Shots from Deep Rough

The greenside bunker shot has quickly become one of the most overly-complicated "simple" shots in golf. This is mostly due to a lack of knowledge about how the club should interact with...

How to Hit Your Hybrids Effectively

When the first long-iron hybrids came on the scene in the mid to late 90's they were a saving grace for many golfers who had a tough time hitting their longer irons.

Using a Gateway Drill for More Accuracy

One of the most common complaints I hear from new students is an inconsistent starting direction, especially on the longer clubs. Getting the ball started in...

How to Play Out of a Fairway Bunker

Fairway bunkers tend to be one of the most misunderstood type of lies for most amateurs. When playing with a student I'll often make sure we throw a ball into a fairway bunker just to...