Mastering every golf technique that you possibly can will work wonders in your golf game. We have previously reviewed techniques such as chipping, putting, positioning and putting. This week, The Oaks is offering advice on your punch shot. Your punch shot, like the many other shots you take during a match, can come in very handy!

The punch shot is a shot you would want to use when you find yourself below some low-hanging trees and want to keep your shot path as low as possible. Keeping your shot as low as possible in a situation such as this will reduce the chance of your ball getting caught in the branches of those trees. Getting caught in the branches, as you know, is a one-way ticket to a bogey or worse.

In order to use this shot technique correctly, you will need to use a long iron, such as a four or five iron. After choosing the right club, set the ball equal to your back foot and use your hands to choke down on the club farther than you normally would. Take a smooth, three-quarter-length swing at the ball – make sure it is no larger than that. Make sure to hit the ball with a downward, striking motion.

Using a punch shot can come in very handy when you are looking for a shot that will get you out of trouble and out from beneath the trees. Be sure to head to The Oaks to practice your punch shot this spring before golf season gets completely underway! 

Are you looking for a new hobby? Spring is right around the corner and golf is the perfect spring sport! If you want to pick up golf this year, check out the Get Golf Ready Clinic at The Oaks Course! At this clinic you can learn how to be a successful golfer in just five lessons.  

The Oaks Course is the best place to learn the great sport of golf! This beautiful course and friendly staff are the perfect place to start. The “Get Golf Ready Part 1” will not rush you and each lesson is equally as valuable as the next. This clinic will be held over 5 weeks starting on March 11^th. Every clinic will be held on Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The “Get Golf Ready Part 1” at The Oaks Course will be led by Gary Miller and will help you learn how to be a successful golfer through several tips and tricks. Getting on the course and learning a few techniques, such as learning the unique, golf lingo and learning correct swings, are just a few things that this clinic will teach you.

Learn more about the Get Golf Ready Clinic! If you are ready to make golf your hobby, call or stop by The Oaks Course today to sign up for this great opportunity! The Get Golf Ready Clinic at The Oaks Course is a great way to learn the in’s and out’s of golf and get ready for your first, successful golf season. 

The Oaks has one more tip to offer to its fellow golf lovers! Deciding how exactly to handle your ball on the course can greatly affect the rest of your match that day. Golf is a game filled with decisions. Every shot, every stroke, is a decision that can impact the rest of your current hole or even your entire round. 

Golf takes not only good technique, but a good mental mindset as well. During a match at The Oaks, you will likely find that a good swing alone will not give you the best result. It is better to mentally decide how you will approach the hole before swinging your club.

Deciding when to attack a tight fairway at The Oaks or a tucked away pin and when to layup or play towards the center of the green can make or break your golf game that day. It can be very tempting to first use your driver on every tee shot; however, that may not give you the result that you are looking for and you may end up in trouble.

For example, taking your driver to clear that creek crossing the fairway or trying to squeeze a shot between two deep bunkers can many times end in disaster. Instead, take a hybrid or a long iron and lay up before the hazards to leave yourself with a clear shot to the green instead of a trip to the beach or taking a penalty stroke out of the water. Positioning not only your shot, but your mindset, can result in a great golf match at The Oaks! 

Valentine’s Day is less than a week away! Are you looking for the perfect gift for your valentine? Take them to The Oaks Course on Valentine’s Day and spend the day together! Valentine’s Day falls on a Saturday this year and what’s a better way to spend your day than with your Valentine on a beautiful golf course?

The Oaks Course is known for its beautiful course and friendly staff, making it the perfect place to spend your Valentine’s Day! You and your Valentine can spend the day together practicing your golf game and enjoying the picturesque course and great Georgia weather. It may still be February but spring is right around the corner and the weather is just right for a day of golf!

After spending a day golfing with your Valentine, stop by our very own restaurant, Putters. Putters offers fun, delicious cuisine that is a perfect way to end a golf match with your better half. Putters offers a fantastic breakfast and lunch menu that will satisfy any craving after playing golf all morning.

If you don’t have time to spend the day golfing with your Valentine, stop by the Pro Shop at The Oaks Course. The Pro Shop has a variety of gifts that any golf lover will love! You will surely be able to find their favorite golf brand and the item they have been eyeing. Being the best Valentine this year isn’t too hard – just stop by The Oaks Course and get them the gift they really want!