Best Golf Tip you've received

[breaks80]

Releasing the putter through impact with
the face rotating to the left (right
hand golfer).
This has help me tremendously with distance
and direction control. The tip is 'how to
determine if you're releasing the putter'.

Place two golf balls beside each other (about
a 1/4 inch between them). Place putter
behind them, and move putter forward till
balls are lined up(make sure there's still
a small space between them). Now make your
normal putting stroke for a 10-15 foot putt,
striking both golf balls centered on the putter.
Does the right hand ball shoot forward
faster, and go farther than the left one.
If not, you're not releasing the putter.
Give it a try

[dH]

Best I've had is stop listening to tips when you find somethng that works stick with it.

[jvincent]

The best tip I have received is; "Just hit the damn ball."

[Golfbum]

Best tip I have received? Have fun while playing the game. Afterall you are not out here to make a living.

Best tip I have given? QUIT AND GO HOME

[LobWedge]

Hit the ball hard. Generate as much clubhead speed as you can while still being in balance.

[Started2k3]

Not really a "tip" but more fundamentals for my (and many other's) golfswings:

FLW and BRW

[spackler]

The best tip I ever heard was the old Arnold Palmer quote:

'You're not good enough to get mad. Enjoy the round.'

[davevandyk]

the best tip i have ever gotten was... Keep your head down until about 2secs after you hit the putt. I, along with many others, lift their head too early and that leads to inconsistent contact. I for one am always anxious to see the ball almost as soon as i hit it, especially on short putts. But i have learned to keep my head down, just that extra second and it has made a big difference for me.

[breaks80]

I agee. The objective is to have fun, and part of the fun for me is trying out different things(I seem to be always working on my game).
Moe Norman says: "To play golf well, you need to be in a focused state of indifference."

[ironmaster15213]

Always be aware of your timing,rhythm and balance during your swing and while making any changes.

[jeffc]

From my dad....

"You're never going to make a living doing this so you may as well enjoy it!"

[Hacker]

Best tip ever came from the best golf movie ever - Caddyshack.......

The Character: Ty Webb

The Quote: "I'm going to give you a little advice. There's a force in the universe that makes things happen. All you have to do is get in touch with it. Stop thinking. Let things happen...and be...the ball."

That's all there is to it people, just BE THE BALL

[Hacker]

From my dad....

"You're never going to make a living doing this so you may as well enjoy it!"

You have a smart Dad

[ironmaster15213]

Best tip ever came from the best golf movie ever - Caddyshack.......

The Character: Ty Webb

The Quote: "I'm going to give you a little advice. There's a force in the universe that makes things happen. All you have to do is get in touch with it. Stop thinking. Let things happen...and be...the ball."

That's all there is to it people, just BE THE BALL

.......Ah oh, that's not good news for me cause I'm getting too round as it is.

[Hacker]

.......Ah oh, that's not good news for me cause I'm getting too round as it is.

NICE!!!

[Golfbum]

.......Ah oh, that's not good news for me cause I'm getting too round as it is.

Glad to hear you are finally getting into shape.
Afterall, ROUND IS A SHAPE

[jeffc]

You have a smart Dad

and an honest one. Luckily he told me this AFTER I had a career outside of golf.

[MusicMan]

best tip would be from a pro buddy of mine.

"Don't listen to anyone that isnt a scratch +/-"

"Pinch the ball, dont swoop the ball"

[jeffc]

how bout:

"you're standing too close to the ball. After you hit it."

[breaks80]

Here's a sure way to add 20 yards to your drive. Hit the ball and back up 20 yards.

[jonf]

best tip I've received: Check out the ottawagolf forum if you're in the market for new clubs

[Rapture Man]

"Every Shot Must Have A Purpose" PIA NILSON - Annika's coach

[Powerdraw]

from my lady:

''i'm glad you get pissed about your swing once in awhile, that way i know you will work harder on your game and get better...example: so you had your personnal best 25 putts??? well, good, but next time out i want 23.''

not really a tip but a way to say always aim for more and you will progress.

[Wknd_Warrior]

not conventional wisdom these days
"Listen for the short putts to fall"

[rhh7]

you can not hit the ball with your conscious mind

[Hacker]

you can not hit the ball with your conscious mind

or your subconscious mind for that matter........last time I checked it was best to use a golf club

..............Sorry - but I couldn't stop myself

[NoBack]

not conventional wisdom these days
"Listen for the short putts to fall"

This was THE best tip I ever got about golf.

[larry]

Don't quit your day job.

[breaks80]

Great tips everyone! I have two more:
- Always stretch before
- never play in the group following Sergio

[rokoroko]

great video tips are on golfy.tv too