Time for a cliché…

Well, that's Augusta done for another year and whilst the famous back nine didn't produce the type of drama it has done in years gone by, that was because 21-year-old Jordan Spieth refused to play any part in making it tense. What a display it was.

There was much to admire about his game, but at the risk of boring you with a cliché, 'It's all about the short game'! Yes, he was long and accurate off the tee and his putting was fantastic. However, the shots slip away very quickly at somewhere like Augusta and it wasn't just Spieth who scrambled well when he had to; that final leaderboard was ultimately a list of golfers who, during the week, had that unerring ability to get the ball up and down time and time again.

We can't promise you a Green Jacket but spend some time with us to work on your short game and you won't half notice the difference in your scoring. You know where to find us...or click here to book your lesson.

Sam's top tip of the week

Get rid of the pull shot

The ball starts to the left of the target line and continues to fly straight along that line. This often happens with short irons.

Check this list of possibilities to see where you are going wrong: 

- Aim: Clubface not normally a factor.

- Grip: Both hands could be twisted too far round the right on the grip causing the clubface to close at impact.

- Ball position: The ball may be too far forward in the stance causing the shoulders to aim left.

- Stance: If the stance is too narrow the shoulders will dominate the forward swing.

- Body alignment: The feet, hips and shoulders are aiming too far left.

- Posture: Maybe a bit top heavy where you don't have enough knee flex.

- Arms: Your arms are too close to your chest.

- Golf coach tip: Check your grip and your clubface position, making sure it's not closed. Try and rotate the clubface through the ball like a swing door in a western. Make sure it opens on the way back and closes after you've hit the shot.

Friday 24th April - Games Night

Which includes competitions and prizes. Games include Darts, snooker, crazy golf and more.