Tips
Carton Academy
For tips from GUI Head Coach, Neil Manchip, about how to enjoy your golf, check out the Irish Times article on the National Academy at Carton House.
Irish Times Sport
The Perfect Swing?
Does a junior have to have a perfect swing to make a champion golfer? Check out Philip Reid's article in the Irish Times Academy.
Philip Reid's 'Hold the backpage', 15 Jan 2011
Bur remember quality coaching can make a big difference to a junior's enjoyment of the game. Check out the PGA pro at your club for Junior Golf Ireland lessons - perhaps your pro can help you with your game!
Nurturing Talent
For tips on nurturing talent check out the Coaching Ireland article, including interview with Richard Hill, former English rugby player and now mentor to the youth at Saracens Rugby Club.
Coaching Ireland Article
Repairing Pitch Marks
It's important to leave the course as you would like to find it, that is, in good condition! Therefore you should always repair your pitch mark and then have a look to see if you could repair another one that someone else has missed.
The right way to repair the pitch mark is to insert the tool just outside the back of the ball mark. Pull the turf toward the centre of the hole. Repeat this same motion on all sides of the hole. Then gently tap the repaired area with your putter, which helps to stretch undamaged turf over the ball mark ensuring instant recovery.
Copyright 2007. All Rights Reserved.