Sports Archives - Hilton Head Sun

To improve, you must first accept that golf is a difficult game

by Tom Dorsel | Jan 4, 2023 | Sports | 0 |

For some reason, non-golfers often get the crazy impression that golf is easy. Even some seasoned...

Getting ‘fit’ for golf clubs: Is it better indoors or outside?

by Jean Harris | Jan 4, 2023 | Sports | 0 |

I hear all the time from students that they “aren’t good enough” to get a club fitting. That is...

Topping the ball most common error for beginning golfers

by Jean Harris | Dec 6, 2022 | Sports | 0 |

Most all beginner golfers start out topping the ball because they think they have to help get the...

Do the curves in your drives remind you of a banana?

by Jean Harris | Nov 1, 2022 | Sports | 0 |

The most common error for the recreational and beginner golfer is a slice. It is a ball that curves from left to right for the right-handed golfer. In this article we will be addressing the right-handed golfer, so a lefty will...

Come watch McIlroy defend the CJ Cup at Congaree Golf Club

by Jean Harris | Oct 4, 2022 | Sports | 0 |

I love to watch the professionals play golf, especially in person. If you are a golfer, you’ll...

Be nice to your clubs, and they will be nice to you

by Tom Dorsel | Sep 6, 2022 | Sports | 0 |

When watching junior tournaments, and even some professional events, I see players abusing themselves (slapping their leg, hitting themselves on the head) and abusing their clubs. They drop, pound or throw down their clubs, ram...

Celebrating my friend Dana Rader, a driving force in golf

by Jean Harris | Sep 6, 2022 | Sports | 0 |

I have been so fortunate to know Dana Rader for more than 40 years. She has been an inspiration to...

New, different golf tour causing upheavals in pro golf world

by Jean Harris | Jul 6, 2022 | Sports | 0 |

Professional golf is about to enter a new era. The LIV tour has taken the world by storm. The LIV...

Getting the right grip makes a difference in your golf game

by Jean Harris | May 3, 2022 | Sports | 0 |

Why is the grip so important when we play golf? The grip is your only physical contact with the...

How to enjoy watching a golf tournament live or on TV

by Jean Harris | Apr 5, 2022 | Local News, Sports | 0 |

People who don’t play golf think that watching the game on TV for hours is boring. They don’t...

Play ready golf for more enjoyment and a steady pace of play

by Jean Harris | Mar 1, 2022 | Sports | 0 |

Playing golf is much more enjoyable when the group in front of you keeps up with the group in...

Consistent good putting can improve your golf score

by Jean Harris | Feb 1, 2022 | Sports | 0 |

Golf can be a frustrating game. The best way to improve your score is to improve your putting. Remember that a 3-foot putt counts the same on your score card as a 300-yard drive. Putting accounts for approximately 40% of all...