GOLF INSTRUCTION

  Hitting Into the Wind: The Bump-and-run and The Knockdown Shot
On what couldn’t have been a more blustery day, Golf on Cape Cod magazine met with Pinehills Golf Club PGA Teaching Professional, TJ Valentine, to discuss what every golfer has to deal with, especially on the ocean side courses of Cape Cod - “the wind problem.” <more>

  Mastering the Short Game: The “Five W’s” and “Bearly-On” Approach
Golf on Cape Cod magazine met with Sue Kaffenburgh, PGA/LPGA teaching professional, at the Hyannis Golf Club to discuss what all golfers, both high and low handicappers, need to focus on. <more>

  How to Hit in Windy Conditions
We asked Gene Mulak, Head Golf Professional at the Vineyard Club in Edgartown, to demonstrate for us what players need to do when playing in windy conditions. <more>

  DISPELLING THE GOLF MYTHS
We went to the very back portion of the tee box of the 14th hole to meet with the easy- going and affable head pro Dennis Hoye at Cranberry Valley Golf Course in Harwich. This spot was selected because this tee box is rarely used in regular play and because the back portion overlooks the 10th fairway. The lesson began.. <more>

  Why We Block Shots
A push, a block, a shove - the shot that is solidly hit by a right-handed golfer but starts its flight to the right of the target is our subject. Although not as common as a pull, this shot can ruin your otherwise pleasant walk through the beautiful links of our golf world. <more>

  The Set-Up: Just because it feels natural doesn't mean it's right
One of the inherent contradictions of golf is that there is no substitute for regular play and practice, for hitting balls hour after hour, day after day, but there is little progress to be made if you're doing it wrong from the start.

  When it's Breezy, Swing Slow and Easy
It is hard to know just when Bob Miller's name became synonymous with "golf instructor", but it is easy to see why.

  Hitting the Ball Higher
During a normal round of golf there will be times when you will need to hit the ball high. For example, you may find yourself behind some trees at the corner of a dogleg hole. Being able to hit over those trees may enable you to reach the green. Here's how to do it.