July 1, 2023 10:11 amPublished by Nick WakeComments Off on Quick Fix for HookingIf I open with the statement that I like hookers, I might get in trouble! Let me qualify that by saying, I like people that hit their golf balls to the left with curvature. For left handers, this would be …. to the right with curvature. Why do I like them? Well, these rare beasts are simple to cure as... View Article
June 21, 2023 6:18 amPublished by Nick WakeComments Off on Warm up before you tee offWhy should you warm up before you tee off? Well, you might be interested to know that 86% of low-handicap players warm-up before they hit balls, compared with only 29% of high-handicap players? Not only will a warm-up reduce your risk of injury, it can increase your carry distance by 4 yards, and driving accuracy by 6 yards. That could... View Article
June 8, 2023 3:33 pmPublished by Nick WakeComments Off on Marriage made in heaven…or hell?As soap operas go, the announcement of the merger of the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and LIV Golf was dramatic. What should we make of it all? Is this unbelievable greed and hypocrisy? Or conciliation and a major step forward for the future of golf? Like everything to do with this whole saga, there is no middle ground. You... View Article
May 10, 2023 12:35 pmPublished by Nick WakeComments Off on Toptracer just got more inclusive!We have some good news to share. Inclusive golf is touching down at the range. From May 16th every Toptracer virtual golf course will have a shorter tee box (a reduction of around 50% in distance). This will enable shorter hitters and beginners to compete with more experienced golfers. So, if you want to make a visit to the World... View Article
May 1, 2023 3:30 pmPublished by Nick WakeComments Off on How to use your golf watchThe wearable technology these days is magnificent. Even a dinosaur like me is getting to love it. In my day, you had to hope that the 100, 150 and 200-yard marker posts at the edge of the fairway hadn’t disappeared to have any idea of the distance to the flag. Nowadays the golf watch is making choosing the club so... View Article
April 21, 2023 2:27 pmPublished by Nick WakeComments Off on May nearest the pin competitionFeeling inspired by all those hole in ones at the Masters? Enjoy our lastes nearest the pin Toptracer competition. This time we’re at the 9th hole on the famous Pinehurst course. There are the usual three range credit prizes to be won. Will you be among the winners?
April 1, 2023 7:49 amPublished by Nick WakeComments Off on Being fitter and stronger means better golf!There’s a reason why the majority of touring professionals now work very hard on their gym fitness – it leads to significant performance improvements! It’s simple – the more force you can produce and the quicker you can produce it, the further and more accurate you can hit the ball. For every 1mph of clubhead speed you can produce, this... View Article
March 24, 2023 2:02 pmPublished by Nick WakeComments Off on April nearest the pin competitionEnjoy our third nearest the pin Toptracer competition of 2023, with three range credit prizes to be won. Will you be among the winners?
March 15, 2023 3:19 pmPublished by Nick WakeComments Off on The Masters 2023 – who’s in the hunt?The Masters 2023 at Augusta coincides with the UK Easter holiday weekend. Both are keenly anticipated. For golfers, The Masters signifies summer is just around the corner. The clocks have sprung forward too. Those glorious afternoons wading through knee high length grass searching for those errant drives, are not far away. One of the special joys of The Masters is... View Article
March 1, 2023 3:16 pmPublished by Nick WakeComments Off on Quick Fixes for the SliceAs 85% of golfers in the world suffer from the slice, I know I am onto a winner with this one. When you look at it there are only 2 reasons the golf ball will bend away to the right. Firstly if the clubface is aiming that way when you hit the ball and the other is if you are... View Article
