Author Archives: Fred Griffin

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The Masters is the one golf event where I park myself in front of the television and watch the broadcast for five hours on Sunday afternoon.  I started my professional career in Augusta as an assistant pro at West Lake Country Club.  I have been fortunate to play Augusta National Golf Club on a couple…

In this month’s blog, we’re exploring the importance of becoming a great iron player.  A crucial aspect of the game that separates the good from great. I will start by highlighting some of the professionals known for their exceptional iron play.  Take Jack Nicklaus, for example, whose legendary precision with irons has left a memorable…

For all the approaches used to improve performance, there’s a fundamental strategy that stands above the rest – it’s a better full swing.  It’s the pathway to hitting the ball straighter, farther, and with more consistency.  While mastering the short game and putting can shave shots, relying solely on those will be limiting at some…

Hitting longer drives is discussed frequently in golf articles, social media, television broadcasts and on most driving ranges.  To provide context the average PGA Tour drive carries approximately 280 yards, and the average male golfer carries it approximately 225 yards.  The average LPGA Tour drive carries approximately 225 yards, and the average female golfer carries…