Follow Suzann Pettersen’s example Suzann Pettersen is a prime example of how to get backspin on a golf ball. Her shots at the Solheim Cup were very impressive. Backspin is all about ball-turf contact. Suzann Pettersen would’ve used a sand iron or possibly a 60-degree wedge to hit the ball and she had the courage […]
Becoming older doesn’t mean you become a bad golfer – just look at Tom Watson and Gary Player. However, if you’re a senior golfer you need to make minor adjustments to maintain a good distance and strong overall game. Here are Bernard Gallacher’s top tips for senior golfers to help increase their distance. Use technology […]
Shane Lowry is the 2019 Champion Golfer of the Year after winning The Open in sensational style with a six-shot victory. We got Bernard Gallacher’s thoughts on the Irishman’s performance, and some of the other talking points from Royal Portrush. Let’s start with Shane Lowry and what a magnificent showing it was. What did you […]
Brooks Koepka has retained his US PGA title in dramatic circumstances, but he didn’t have everything his own way. What did you make of it? Brooks really showed his teeth on the final day. Everybody spoke about how tough Bethpage is and it was very difficult to hit the fairways when the winds whipped up […]
Concentrate on the fundamentals The four key fundamentals are the grip, aim, stance and posture. These should be at the top of any amateur golfer’s checklist. Professionals take their grip very seriously and never underestimate how important it is in binding the swing together, whereas most amateurs go wrong by not placing enough attention on […]
Tiger Woods won the 2019 Masters in dramatic style, 14 years after his last triumph at Augusta. We get Bernard Gallacher’s thoughts on the thrilling tournament. 14 years after his last Masters win, Tiger Woods has finally won again at Augusta, his 15th Major. What did you make of his sensational victory? It was a […]
