Chip Shots - May 23rd 2025
We are full swing into summer play. Kids are out of school and starting to fill up early tee times, I'm hitting my first shots at 6:30 in the morning with coffee in hand. This week it appears my tightness in hips/legs has led to injury with certain moves so I am healing up on that.
To the articles.
Monday
Understanding the Rules for Drivers in the USPGA
When it comes to professional golf, few pieces of equipment get as much attention as the driver. It’s the club that starts each hole on par 4s and 5s, and it’s often the most powerful weapon in a golfer’s bag. But in the world of the United
John Marc Hickey
Tuesday
Golfer’s Guide to Sharpening Your Game Anytime
Golf is a game of precision, consistency, and muscle memory — and none of those are built overnight. But if life keeps you from making regular trips to the course or driving range, building a dedicated practice area at home can keep your swing sharp and your game strong. Whether you
John Marc Hickey
Friday
Getting Your Kids Into Golf: A Parent’s Guide to Growing the Game and Building a Lifelong Bond
Golf isn’t just a game—it’s an investment in patience, confidence, focus, and quality time. If you’re a parent looking to introduce your kids to the sport, you’re not only setting them up for a hobby they can enjoy for a lifetime—you’re also creating
John Marc Hickey
Mastering the Short Game: How to Dramatically Improve Your Golf Scoring Inside 100 Yards
If you want to lower your scores without changing your swing or buying new clubs, focus on this one skill: your short game. It’s not flashy. You won’t win longest drive contests with it. But golfers who consistently shoot lower scores—from scratch players to weekend warriors—have
John Marc Hickey
Stretching Your Hips: Improving Comfort and Your Golf Game
If you’re a golfer looking to add yards to your drive, improve your consistency, or just play pain-free into your later years, there’s one part of your body you may be neglecting: your hips. While it’s easy to focus on grip, stance, and swing mechanics, the truth
John Marc Hickey
Interesting articles from the community
Scottish golf club ‘punching above its weight’ set for centenary celebrations
Bonnybridge urging members to wear tartan and even kilts for milestone tournament
Martin Dempster
Memorial Tournament bag policy: What you can, can’t bring to Muirfield Village Golf Club
Here’s what patrons can and cannot bring to the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club.
, The Columbus Dispatch
How West Wilson of ‘Summer House’ turned ‘Golf FOMO’ into an invitational
Bravo TV’s breakout star is trying to figure it out on the course … and not fall out of a golf cart again.
Greg Gottfried
Thank you for reading, see you next week for more golf!
