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Pay attention to: The length of your backswing How far the ball flies and rolls Where you intend the ball to start versus where it actually goes Many golfers focus on distance and ball flight but overlook direction during practice. Direction matters just as much on the range as it does on the course, and intentional alignment work builds habits you can trust under pressure. https://www.9irongolf.com/blog/mastering-your-short-game-part-3 monthly 0.5 2026-01-18 https://www.9irongolf.com/blog/mastering-the-short-game monthly 0.5 2026-01-18 https://www.9irongolf.com/blog/the-importance-of-mastering-the-short-game-first monthly 0.5 2026-01-18 https://www.9irongolf.com/blog/all-the-small-things monthly 0.5 2024-09-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d1d49c6611ec0cdfd41a70/c398a96f-0cc7-48c8-8b05-32aa4e78b0f9/IMG_7454.jpeg Sweet Spot Golf Blog - All The Small Things - 2. Fixing Your Divots A divot is a chunk of turf that gets displaced when you hit the ground during your swing. Properly repairing divots is crucial for maintaining the fairways and greens. Why It Matters: Unrepaired divots can create poor lies for other players and take longer to heal and for new grass to grow. How to Do It: If your course provides sand and seed mix, use it to fill the divot and smooth it over with your foot. Otherwise, simply replace the grass chunk you took out and press it down firmly. Replacing the displaced turf will often grow back and repair itself faster than divot mix. Some types of grass will not regrow as other as other species of grass so fresh seed is important to maintaining the course.. 3. Repairing Your Ball Mark When your ball lands on the green, it often leaves a small indentation, known as a ball mark or pitch mark. Repairing these promptly ensures the green stays smooth, green, and true for putting. Why It Matters: Unrepaired ball marks can cause bumpy greens and affect everyone’s putting experience. They also lead to brown or dead grass on the putting surface. How to Do It: Use a ball mark repair tool (or a tee if you don’t have one) to gently push the edges of the mark toward the center, then tap down with your putter to smooth it out. Avoid prying upward, as this can damage the grass roots. https://www.9irongolf.com/blog/berwick-invitational-part-2 monthly 0.5 2024-08-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d1d49c6611ec0cdfd41a70/70303f02-7c7f-4e15-a8f3-d2ca34ee0bb2/IMG_7451.jpg Sweet Spot Golf Blog - Berwick Invitational - Part 2 - Make it stand out Tee shot #10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d1d49c6611ec0cdfd41a70/a0cd3145-298b-408e-a327-2594dfb35c87/IMG_7139.jpeg Sweet Spot Golf Blog - Berwick Invitational - Part 2 2024 The Great American Getaway 400 at Pocono Raceway https://www.9irongolf.com/blog/berwick-invitational-golf-tournament-wtcwp monthly 0.5 2024-07-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d1d49c6611ec0cdfd41a70/9a940095-624c-42fd-adec-d3839d6a53e7/IMG_1624.jpg Sweet Spot Golf Blog - Berwick Invitational Golf Tournament - My biggest surprise of the tournament is always the golf ball designs by my children. I have always had my children mark my golf balls prior to any major tournament. The fun and creativity creations on my golf balls always make me smile. I find the Titleist golf ball ad campaign “How do you mark your Titleist?” funny since my kids have always made my competitive golf balls unique. I’ll continue to do this, even as they get older because the unique markings make my golf ball easily identifiable during competition. I am looking forward to see how creative my youngest is this year. https://www.9irongolf.com/blog/indoor-golf-lessons monthly 0.5 2024-04-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d1d49c6611ec0cdfd41a70/0e23c41e-b9f4-4fe4-8031-966d29419a71/IMG_5466.jpg Sweet Spot Golf Blog - Indoor Golf Lessons at Dogleg Golf - 1. Weatherproof Learning Environment: Say goodbye to weather-related cancellations or cancellations due to quickly fading daylight! One of the biggest advantages of the indoor golf simulator facility is that it offers a controlled environment where you can practice and take lessons regardless of the weather or season outside. No more rainouts, scorching heat, darkness at 4:30pm or chilly winds disrupting your practice sessions. 2. Advanced Technology for Real-Time Feedback: Dogleg Golf’s state-of-the-art Trackman golf simulators are equipped with cutting-edge technology that provides real-time feedback on every aspect of your swing. From clubhead speed and ball trajectory to launch angle and spin rate, our simulators capture and analyze key data points to help you understand your strengths and areas for improvement. With instant feedback and visual analysis, we can make adjustments to your swing technique on the spot, leading to faster progress and better results on the course. 3. Enhanced Focus and Concentration: In a distraction-free indoor environment, you can fully focus on your golf game without any external interruptions. Unlike outdoor driving ranges or golf courses where noise, crowds, and other distractions can interfere with your concentration, Dogleg Golf’s indoor facility offers a serene and quiet setting conducive to learning and skill development. Your choice of range or “on-course” practice at Dogleg provides an amazing atmosphere to work on your game. With enhanced focus and concentration, you can maximize the effectiveness of your lessons and accelerate your learning curve. https://www.9irongolf.com/blog/swinging-into-spring monthly 0.5 2024-03-11 https://www.9irongolf.com/blog/how-many-lessons-for-a-beginner monthly 0.5 2024-03-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d1d49c6611ec0cdfd41a70/1690225082211-DK977IDWVN1XDH3BLIZ0/IMG_2285.jpg Sweet Spot Golf Blog - How many golf lessons do beginners need? - As a beginner stepping onto the golf course, you may be eager to learn the foundational skills needed to master this complex sport. Taking golf lessons is undoubtedly a wise decision, but you might wonder how many lessons are required to gain the necessary skills to confidently navigate the fairways. In this blog post, I will provide insights into the ideal number of golf lessons beginners need to lay a solid foundation for their golf game. Before going any further, I have to share that with my golf instruction for beginners, I prefer to start with the short game (and I’ll share some insights to that below). The Value of Professional Instruction Before I share my recommended number of lessons, let me first emphasize the value of professional instruction. While YouTube videos and range sessions can provide some insights, nothing compares to the personalized guidance of a skilled golf instructor. 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The golf course becomes a classroom where values like patience, perseverance, honesty, and integrity are nurtured. Fathers impart not only the skills required to hit a golf ball but also the qualities that make individuals successful on and off the course. These invaluable life lessons become part of the legacy fathers leave behind. This year I’m teaching Liam how to caddy. He’s doing really well and he’s learning so much, not just about golf, but also about life from the golfers we’re serving. There’s discussions about business, about life, about airplanes, about money, and more. He’s becoming well rounded and experiencing so much! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62d1d49c6611ec0cdfd41a70/1658488576442-F30FALCV49D9B5RNYPKW/IMG_2093.JPG Sweet Spot Golf Blog - Celebrating Dads and Golf - Father's Day serves as an opportunity to express heartfelt gratitude to the fathers who have made a lasting impact on our lives through their love for golf. Whether it's a round of golf together, a heartfelt letter, or a small gesture of appreciation, taking the time to honor our dads shows them the depth of our love and appreciation for all they have done. On this Father's Day, let us celebrate the fathers who have shared their love of golf and enriched our lives through their guidance, patience, and support. The game of golf has served as a vehicle for creating lasting memories, teaching valuable life lessons, and forging unbreakable bonds. To all the golf-loving dads out there, thank you for being the guiding force in our golf journeys and for the unwavering love and support you provide. May your Father's Day be filled with joy, laughter, and the shared love of the game. 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