Plain, short golf tips from Tyler Olson, PGA Associate, for golfers in Orem, Vineyard and Utah County. A new one each week.
A beginner does not need a full set. Here is the short list of golf clubs to start with, why to borrow first, and when getting fit makes sense.
Learn how to hit out of a greenside bunker: open the face, hit the sand behind the ball, and finish the swing. Plus one drill to practice.
Hit your driver straighter by fixing tee height, ball position, setup and tempo first. Plain tips for beginners and adult amateurs in Utah County.
Putting tips from a Utah County golf instructor: why speed control comes before line, a simple putting routine, and one drill you can do this week.
Driving range practice that actually helps: pick a target every shot, hit fewer balls, and walk in with a plan. A routine for Utah Valley golfers.
Learn how to chip in golf with a simple beginner setup, the right ball position and one drill you can practice this week in Utah County.
Golf etiquette for beginners in plain terms: keeping pace, staying safe, where to stand, and caring for the course so your first rounds feel easy.
Why golfers top the ball: the club bottoms out before the ball or the body rises. Here are the posture and low point fixes, plus one drill that helps.
Why a golf slice happens, how to tell what is causing yours, one simple drill to try, and when it makes sense to get a lesson in Utah County.
