September 17, 2024 7:02 pmPublished by Nick WakeComments Off on Enjoy putting like you used toWe are in an age of technological analysis. But that doesn’t mean we need to turn the art of putting into a scientific exercise. If you, like me, were lucky enough to start playing golf as a 9-year-old kid, then you will have spent plenty of time putting. Both on the practice putting green and the golf course. In my... View Article
August 26, 2024 3:09 pmPublished by Nick WakeComments Off on Should golf be an Olympic sport?There have been some great finishes to golf tournaments this year, but few have offered the excitement of the last round of the Olympics. Scottie Scheffler came from behind to grab the glory and nudged our plucky Brit, Tommy Fleetwood, into the silver medal position. It was a fitting end to an enthralling competition. But the question still rumbles on:... View Article
August 12, 2024 5:47 pmPublished by Nick WakeComments Off on Short game, Short game, Short gameWhether you are Rory McIlroy or a new beginner player, 66% of your shots will be taken on what we call the short game: chipping, pitching, bunker shots and putting. Yet none of us ever spend anywhere near 66% of our practice time on this vital area of the game. At World of Golf London, I’m afraid we can’t offer... View Article
July 22, 2024 7:27 amPublished by Nick WakeComments Off on Fail to prepare, prepare to failI always drilled into my daughters the old adage of the 5 P’s, Perfect Preparation Prevents Poor Performance. They used to hate me saying it, but in golf, like most sports, it unfortunately is very true. If you plan your round, you will perform better. Now, I know you don’t have the time like the professionals and their caddies do... View Article
July 19, 2024 7:29 amPublished by Nick WakeComments Off on Exercises for dealing with outer hip painWorld of Golf London’s resident physiotherapist, Pat Gilham, takes you through some simple exercises to deal with outer hip pain Pat Gillham, Director and Specialist Golf Physiotherapist, Driving Performance Golf Ltd, based at World of Golf London pat.gillham@drivingperfgolf.co.uk
July 17, 2024 4:11 pmPublished by Nick WakeComments Off on How to order from Costa while practicing on the rangeOrdering refreshments from Costa while practicing on the range has never been so easy. Tap, order, pay and they’re on their way. How’s that for service!
June 24, 2024 4:05 pmPublished by Nick WakeComments Off on 40% extra free range creditIt’s our hottest ever offer: Top up your range card with £250 and we will give you an extra £100 of free credit – that’s £350 credit for which you pay just £250.
June 1, 2024 5:05 pmPublished by Nick WakeComments Off on Avoid the self fulfilling prophecy!Expect Failure and you Rarely Disappoint Yourself This is one of my favourite mantras. I only wish I was as good at adhering to it as I am at advising on it. How many times have you stood on the course, looked at the water hazard in front of you and thought: “I bet I smack this ball into that... View Article
May 13, 2024 8:42 amPublished by Nick WakeComments Off on Range enhancements completedA big thank you to all our customers for bearing with us as we have completed a number of enhancements that will maintain our reputation as one of the best golf centres in the world. Further to the upgrade of the Toptracer technology at the end of last year, we have now opened our two brand new Simulator suites, a... View Article
May 1, 2024 7:49 amPublished by Nick WakeComments Off on Stay in the MomentStay in the Moment This is one of the great pieces of advice for sports people. In football it is always, take one game at a time and in golf it really is take one shot at a time. I have certainly many times been guilty of thinking “all I have to do is to par this hole ….” And... View Article
