Walking the Greens

Golf is an age old game that continues to affect the lives of each generation. Golf provides many benefits for improving one's quality of life. The game challenges you physically and mentally, but the true gift of the game is the mental clarity found in walking the greens. Learn how a little walking can bring joy back to your game.

If I think about my greatest days spent on a golf course, the most memorable are always when I've played on foot. Nearly every round as a kid was enjoyed walking and now as I get older, I've re-embraced the notion that a "rolling stone" gathers no moss. This, of course, wasn't always the case. Somewhere between then and now, I became either tired or lazy. It was too easy to drive my car to the course, only to throw my clubs onto a tinier car, which was then often restricted to the cart path. If someone in my group suggested walking, my excuse was always that my large Staff Bag would be unreasonable to carry. It's safe to say I went the better part of a decade riding out of what I thought was convenience. In reality, all I was doing was robbing myself of the gift of playing the game the way it was meant to be played. To really soak all you can out of anything, you've got to be present. Nothing allows you to slow down and take notice on a golf course better than walking. 

— Jeff Ritter

A Peek Inside Erik Compton's Bag

Do you want to know what's in Erik Compton's golf bag? So did we. Luckily, Golf Digest did too so they asked for peek inside his big bag of goodies. The contents may surprise you but mostly they'll inspire you to improve your game and sharpen your skills.

Anytime you have a chance to talk to a great at the top of his profession, you should do it. I've chatted with athletes ranging from Jack Nicklaus to NBA shooting guard Ray Allen about competing under pressure. And I've used what has worked on the golf course. If you look at any athlete at the top of his game, he has the technique and the mental side figured out. That's not an accident. 

— Charles LaBerge

Summer Time Golf Tips

It's summer time and according to Keegan Bradley that's the best time to work on your golf swing. Since relocating to Jupiter, Fl he has settled in to the year round summer season that's perfect for golfers. Here he shares a few tips and tricks to make the most of your summer and whip your swing into shape.

When it's deep into the season and you're not playing well, it's frustrating. This is when it's time to revisit some basics. To me, the basics are driving and chipping. If you can do those two things well, you'll be hard to beat. It's rare to mess up a short iron from a fairway that badly. And if you can chip the ball to a foot, your putter doesn't matter.

— Keegan Bradley

Hitting the Green with Martin Kaymer

Martin Kaymer is teaching us the tips for getting great results on the green. He's hitting on some of the most common amateur problems that golfers face and was generous enough to share how to improve it. Read this article to increase your success so for hitting the greens.

From what I see, many amateurs should improve their fairway woods. I think it's one of the biggest problem areas. Why? You don't let the club do its job. These clubs are designed to hit the ball high and far and find greens from long range, but only if you use them correctly. I think you'll have more success hitting greens with fairway woods if you play a fade. That's my stock ball flight. It's just an easier shot to control. 

— Martin Kaymer

Sharpen Your Skills with Lexi Thompson

Want to sharpen your golf skills? Lexi Thompson, LPGA's newest champion, shows us how to smash it on the green. She serves up some great advice for lowering your score and improving your game in this Golf Digest article. Read more to learn her moves and how you can make them your own.

To turn better, feel like you're stretching your front shoulder behind the ball. And stay relaxed. See Lexi (right, top): She's fully back but doesn't look rigid. The worst move is to grip tighter or lunge forward as you start down. It's important to note that Lexi sets up slightly open to the target, especially with her short irons. Her natural shot is a draw, so the open stance keeps her from getting the club too far to the inside and encourages a straighter swing path. She takes the club back nice and wide, which gives her that great high-hand position at the top

— Jim McLean

Golf Tips with Bill Horschel

Are you ready to improve your swing? This tutorial shares great tips for achieving greater distance and laser focused results on the green. Check out Golf Digest's instructional blog for improving your game. Want to hit like Bill Horschel? Here's how.

Most swings on the PGA Tour are built for either big distance or hitting lasers down the sprinkler line. And they're not hard to peg. Bubba Watson makes a giant backswing and really drives his legs. Result: 350-yard bombs. Zach Johnson stays centered over the ball and swings way shorter. Result: three out of four fairways. But sometimes we see a player like Billy Horschel who's a bomber and a control guy. Let's see what Billy does to keep up with the big boys and also keep the ball in play. Pick which tips you want, or be like Billy and take them all.

— Todd Anderson