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Two tips to add distance to your tee shots

Every golfer is itching to hit the ball farther off the tee. Adding just 10 to 15 yards, you would enjoy hitting more greens in regulation. If you hit the green more often, your handicap would go down. After all, your opening tee shot sets the tone of the rest of your game. The emotional lift you get from your tee shot influences the rest of your shots. Try these two tips to ...

Golf | 2017-09-20 16:41

Korean golfers' grand slam pursuits falls short in France

Korean golfers’ bid to win the LPGA Tour’s last major championship went up in smoke Sunday after Anna Nordqvist claimed the Evian Championship title. The LPGA Tour’s fifth and last major event took place at the Evian Resort GC in Evian-les-Bains, France, where the Swede, Nordqvist, defeated Brittany Altomare of the United States at the first extra hole for her eighth LPGA Tou...

Golf | 2017-09-18 16:44

Korean golfers seek grand slam record at Evian Championship

Korean golfers are all out for the grand slam record at Evian Championship, the LPGA Tour’s last major event of this season. The tour’s fifth major event will take place Thursday to Sunday at Evian Resort GC in Evian-les-Bains, France.

Golf | 2017-09-13 17:53

Hit a high draw, keep your distance for more distance

Every golfer aims for longer shots off the tee. A sure-fire way to increase your distance is curving your ball from right to left. Typically, hitting draws, you will send your ball longer. Distance also depends on your balance. Keeping your balance, you will hit your ball solidly on the sweet spot of your clubface.

Golf | 2017-09-13 17:03

World No. 1 Justin Thomas to compete in Korea

World No. 1 golfer Justin Thomas will compete at Korea’s first PGA Tour event in October. Organizers of the CJ Cup @ Nine Bridges said Thursday some of the world’s top ranked golfers including Thomas, Jason Day, Adam Scott and Kim Si-woo will take part in the event.

Golf | 2017-09-07 18:39

5 ways to unleash your power fully into your shot

Increasing distance is one of your major concerns as a golfer. To hit your ball longer, you first need to hit your ball on the sweet spot. More important, you need to deliver your club to your ball from slightly inside your intended target line. Then, you need to increase your swing speed as much as you can and unleash that power fully into your shot. Avoid swinging your driv...

Golf | 2017-09-06 18:45

Kim Si-woo earns Presidents Cup spot

Korean golfer Kim Si-woo, 22, earned a spot in the upcoming Presidents Cup. The Presidents Cup pits American golfers against international golfers (non-European). The biennial event, which took place in Incheon, Korea, two years ago, will be held at Liberty National Golf Club in New Jersey from Sept. 28 to Oct. 1.

Golf | 2017-09-05 18:07

5 tips helping you hit ball farther

Golf is a target game. But when you start learning to play golf, you need to discover first how to hit your ball far to your maximum. Once you find out ways to hit your ball long to your satisfaction, you can fine-tune your swing later to improve your accuracy. Huge tee shots are a great advantage over your competitors. Increasing your distance is no easy feat. Try out severa...

Golf | 2017-08-30 17:58

Parents' sacrifices led to Korean women golfers' reign

Ever since Pak Se-ri heralded the presence of Korean women golfers after winning the U.S. Women’s Open Championship in 1998, Korean women golfers have been consistently putting their names at the top of the leader boards at major championships.

Golf | 2017-08-30 17:48

Park Sung-hyun wins 2nd LPGA title

Korean golfer Park Sung-hyun shot a final-round 64 to win the Canadian Pacific Women’s Open, Sunday, the fifth straight victory for Korean golfers at LPGA events. The world No. 4, who had her first LPGA Tour win at the U.S. Women’s Open last month, won her second tour event after carding a seven-under 64 at the Ottawa Hunt and Golf Club, edging out fellow Korean Lee Mi-rim by...

Golf | 2017-08-28 17:47

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