In golf, there are times when it is beneficial to play the ball both high and low.  For example, when the wind is howling in your face you are going to want to play a shot with a low flight path. On the contrary, if the wind is blowing hard from behind you might want to get the ball up in the air to get maximum distance from your shot. With that being said, how the heck do you do that?

Here are some tips that will help you flight the ball how you want to depending on the situation:

* For a Low Shot – You need to really take your set up into consideration when playing a low shot. For starters, play the ball back in your stance, and get your hands out in front so the shaft is leaning forward. This will deloft the club, essentially turning a 8 iron into a 6 iron. On your swing, you will want to take a shorter than normal back swing, and an even shorter follow through and finish. Ideally, you will stop your swing with your hands in front of you, where you can see them. This type of shot is a great shot to have in your bag, and can be used not only in windy conditions but when you are under trees and need to keep the ball low as well.

* For a High Shot – We have all been there, a tall tree stands in the way of the green and you need to get over the top. Opposite of the low shot, play this shot forward in your stance, but to far so making good contact with the ball first comes into question. Let your back shoulder hang lower than the front, so your spine is tilted away from your target. For this shot, put more weight than normal on your back foot. Find a comfortable and athletic stance, and swing big, really let this one go. Make a full finish with your swing, so your hands go above your head, and your back shoulder passes the front shoulder.

Being able to play both of these types of shots can help you navigate the course more efficiently. One of the best players to watch shape shots like this on tour is Bubba Watson. He has every shot in his bag, and uses them to avoid trouble.

If you work on these things you will be able to use these shots to your advantage on the course too!

In golf, having a good posture can make a big difference as to how well you can play. In almost every sport you will hear the importance of having an athletic stance. Golf is no different.

What a lot of players do while setting up is bend their knees and squat down as if they were taking a seat in a chair. Setting up like this will make it very difficult to hit a good shot.

Here is something you can try to get in a more athletic position while golfing:

* Start by using no club for this drill, and start off by standing tall. Grab your belt above your zipper with both hands. Then start to push your belt downward into your hip socket and lean forward. Once you feel the muscles in your leg engage you stop. At this point you should feel as though your feet are gripping the ground solidly, and even if a 60 mph wind were to blow though you would be okay.

While in this position, let go of your belt and let your arms hang. This is the perfect posture for golf, and the one you are going after.

Work on this drill a few times until you feel comfortable with it. It will train you to understand that that a good golf stance will come from your hips tilting forward, not from the bending of your knees and waste.

This simple drill can help you achieve a better and more athletic posture on the course. If you can get in a position to put a good swing on the ball, it will drastically increase your chances of doing just that.

We hope you have foudn this short article helpful. Be sure to stop back often as we are planning on adding lot’s of helpful golf articles that can help you to start shooting lower scores right away.

Good news for golfers around the Lake Geneva area.  Lake Lawn Resort is back open for golf during the 2012 season!  As an ex member for 6 years, I was definitely excited to hear this.  In fact, I even got out and played 18 there today (3-20-12), and the weather was awesome, over 80 degrees in March!  The wind was howling, but to be playing golf in March in shorts and and short sleeve golf shirt was really nice.

For the month of March, you can play Lake Lawn Resort any time for $20.  This is great deal, so be sure to stop out there and check it out.

To add to the enjoyment for their golfers, the Clubhouse is undergoing a complete makeover.  Anyone who played there in the past knows that this is something that was long overdue, and much needed.  Once completed, you will be able to belly up to the bar for a drink on the 19th hole, or enjoy some time out on the new front patio overlooking the 1st tee box.  The area has some great golf accommodations, and Lake Lawn is trying to make sure they keep pace to enhance the overall experience for the customers.

They are also offering some solid deals on memberships for the upcoming season, so give them a call at (262)728-7950 and ask for the pro shop for more details.

Or you can visit their website HERE.

George Williams Golf Course in Williams Bay Wisconsin has decided to shut down due to difficult economic conditions. This is big news for locals, because of the history surrounding the course.

The course was first created as a project for some of the professors at Yerkes Observatory of the University of Chicago. In 1900 it opened with just 1 hole!

Then, the creator of the game of basketball, Dr. James Naismith created another 6 holes. These would be the only golf holes Dr. Naismith ever designed. In 1902, the course became public, and was open for anyone to play.

The course evolved to 9 holes by 1906, and 18 holes by 1918. The course was said to be designed for beginner and intermediate level players. It truly was a great course for less skilled players, and also for juniors wanting to learn the game.

In fact, it is where I learned to play the game, along with my 2 brothers, and all of my friends. It was what we did when we were kids. We would ride our bikes to the course, with our clubs on our backs and disappear for hours and hours, honing our skills so one day we could play the game at a higher level.

When I was in High school at Williams Bay it is where we played out matches. Sure, it was not the nicest course on the stop, but it was one that we all knew very well. It was the ultimate home court advantage!

Here at LakeGenevaGolf.org, we feel that George Williams Golf Course provided an invaluable resource to the community, and we hope that they can figure out a way to make it work out, and open it back up for play in the future.

As far as we know, they plan to maintain it somewhat so it does not become unmanageable in case they decide to re open the doors.

Feel free to leave a comment, or share your story about golfing at George Williams College.

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