The DIY Golfer Blog

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Explore a wide variety of topics including golf swing instruction, short game tutorials, mental game and course management, all the way to clubmaking and golf club restoration.

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Fairway Wood Buying Guide: How to Find One You Can Trust

Most golfers do not utilize their 3-woods effectively because they never took the time to buy one that they trusted.  I want to change that.

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5 Wood vs Hybrid vs Driving Iron: Which is Best for You?

When you're starting out in golf, it is often difficult to decide whether you should carry a 5-wood, 2-iron, or hybrid in the bag. Here's the best choice.

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Golf Impact Zone and Follow-Through

This post examines the most important part of the golf swing: IMPACT.

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Is Hitting Golf Balls off Mats Bad for your Golf Game?

When I first started playing, I often wondered whether hitting off mats was bad for my game? This post explores some of the upsides and downsides.

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Ian Poulter and the Ryder Cup

There is no better way to explain golf confidence than by looking at Ian Poulter's performance in the Ryder Cup.

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Off Center Contact with Wedges

Fix your off-center contact with the wedges with this quick tip.

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Swing Confidence vs. Real Confidence in Golf

If you are dependent on one piece of your game working exceptionally to shoot a good score, then you might be a victim of conditional confidence.

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Swing-Weight Adjustment Guidelines

Here is how different methods of swingweighting affects your clubs' swingweights.

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How to Save a Golf Grip the Cheap Way

Golf grips are expensive. Instead of cutting all your grips off, you can save them and your money!

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Golf Driver Buying Guide: What Should You Look for?

I've met far too many golfers who are terrified to take their drivers out of their bags.  It's time to change your relationship status with your driver.

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