Mark Pearson

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How to Get your Golf Ball out of a Bunker

Golf would be relatively easy if we never went in a hazard. However, the hazards (basically water and sand bunkers) are put there to challenge us, and like it or not, sooner or later we all end up in a greenside bunker...but how often do you practice the right technique to get out of the sand? Most important action to take First and most important is to get out of the bunker! This may sound obvious, but... (posted by Mark Pearson 4 years 50 days ago.)
How to Play Golf Shots from Uneven Lies

Wouldn't be nice if all our golf ball lies were as level as they are on the driving range? Unfortunately they are not...and golf would not be as interesting if they were! We often find ourselves in situations where the ball is above of below our feet, or we are hitting from an up or down hill lie. All of these lies affect the way the shot is played and how the ball will fly. So how should you play these shots?... (posted by Mark Pearson 4 years 61 days ago.)
Hit Long. Hit Straight. How to Choose a New Driver to Improve Your Golf.

Wouldn't you like to hit your drives long and straight every time? If you have a driver that works well for you then you should be able to improve your drives significantly. However, choosing a driver can be a lot like choosing a putter. There is a lot of choice: Big drivers; Bigger drivers; Square Drivers; Deep Face Drivers; Drivers with adjustable weightingand so on. Drivers are... (posted by Mark Pearson 4 years 75 days ago.)
How to Hit a Golf Ball further…

Every golfer would like to hit their golf ball further. However, hitting the golf ball a long way isn't everything in golf. It won't guarantee lower scores, but... if you can hit the golf ball further you can make the game a whole lot easier! Just being able to add an extra 20 yards off the tee can mean the difference between an 8 iron and a wedge into the green. When you can use shorter irons for your approach shots, you... (posted by Mark Pearson 4 years 78 days ago.)
What is Moment of Inertia (MOI) and How Does It Affect Your Golf?

The latest buzz word in golf equipment manufacturing is "Moment of Inertia" or MOI for short. But what exactly is it and how does it affect your golf? What is MOI? Very simply, MOI can be described as a measure the resistance an object has to turning about its axis . What does MOI mean when applied to a golf club? There are several factors relating to golf clubs and MOI. 1)... (posted by Mark Pearson 4 years 81 days ago.)
How to Choose the Right Putter

Go to any pro shop or golf store and take a look at the range putters for sale. There is a bewildering array of club shapes, lengths and styles. There are more types and variations in putters than any other club in the bag. If you were to quickly look at what is on display you may come across any or all of the following (and possibly a few more) Here is a (non-exhaustive) list of what you may find: Long putters... (posted by Mark Pearson 4 years 81 days ago.)