Helpful Hint #2.....Alignment Rods

Working on the range is vital to improving your game. After the winter months go the first thing you want to do is get out and get some tempo back in your swing. Hitting wedges and smaller shots will help gradually improve you back into form. But I think one of the most important things to do is work on your alignment. So many players miss shots from their target lines, not because they made a bad swing, but simply because they were not aimed up properly. This is one of the first things to go after taking time off from the game. Most people will be missing their shots to the right of the target (if you are right handed) and vice versa for left handed players. My suggestion is taking a couple alignment sticks out to the range with you and doing some good drills to get you back in playing form. Place one running parallel with your feet at your selected target. The next stick should be pointed from your ball to your torso to show your ball positioning. These two helpful sticks will assure you are properly set up to the ball and ready to hit closer shots. The only thing you have to work on next is the swing itself, and I mean hey, how hard can that be? 

Helpful hint #1.....Picking the right grip

Too many times I see golfers coming into the shop buying grips that are not beneficial to their golf game or their wallet. Some people come in assuming that the 12 dollar grip is the best one for them because it is the most expensive and they see the advertisements on TV. (The number one grip on the PGA tour) well the key word to that is PGA and tour, those guys are professional and they tinker with a lot of different equipment. The grip they used is generally designed for golfers who play a lot of rounds, that does not necessarily mean that grip is going to last a while. Most competitive golfers change their grips once every 4 months or so, and on the PGA usually a lot more frequently than that. For the average guy out there, I would suggest going to your local pro or golf shop and get their honest opinion. If you have a larger hand you might want to look into a midsize or over-sized grip. These usually cost a little bit more but they are worth it if your hands are large enough. The opposite applies for a smaller hand or a woman, ladies grips are available and generally cost the same as the regular grips. Cord grips are better if you have trouble holding on to the club, but they do cause more damage to your glove and hand. The rubber grip wrap by golf pride I think is a great grip for the weekend warrior. It will last you all season and will only cost about 7 bucks a grip. Its certainly the best bang for your buck. Hope this helps your decision next time you are in picking your grips!