PGA players rely on one particularly invaluable tool—perhaps above any other—for acing each swing and upping their overall game, and his name starts with “Coach.” But despite the omnipotence of swing coaches today, coaching in general is relatively new to the golfing world—one factor that significantly separates us from other like-structured professional sports like tennis and cricket.

Updated 2/28/17 Clock Drill Photo Credit:thegratefulgolfer.com Place three balls in a line at three, six, and nine feet away from the hole in a pattern similar to the three, six, nine, and twelve positions on a clock. Goal is to make twelve in a row. If you miss, go back to the beginning and start over.

Ouch! About 40% of amateur golfers get injured on the course, and over half of the professionals have had to stop playing due to injury. In fact, what you don’t know can hurt you, so read on to learn about common golf injuries—and how to avoid them.

When it comes to driving range tips, warming-up is just the tip of the iceberg. Become the ultimate golf-course ranger on the driving range with this take-two on some of our favorite tips.

Just because outdoor golfing may have gone south for the winter doesn’t mean you can’t maintain your skill. While playing golf in your living room might not be the best idea, there are exercises for your golf muscles that you can do at home—without breaking the bank or a vase. Stay in and stay in shape for golf by creating your own daily workout routine from our favorite golf exercises. Wrist Flex

What tricks do you have in your golf bag? In the world of golf today, many players look to instructors to help them analyze their swing and to learn new tricks through practice techniques and technology—turning a high handicap golfer into a scratch golfer. While knowledge about the swing is useful, practice is the ultimate key to shaving strokes off of a round! To up your golf game, we’ve put together some useful tips to help you get the most out of your time at the driving range: To start, loosen up! Before swinging your first club, always take the time to stretch. Stretching helps you avoid developing tense muscles that can lead to back aches and cramps in your hands or feet. Here are a few suggestions for your stretching routine: rotate your shoulders, flex your joints, stretch your back, and roll your wrists and ankles. For more inspiration, check out this one-of-a-kind warm-up routine from 21-time European Tour winner and stretching enthusiast, Miguel Angel Jiménez.

As our contest for tickets to this year’s Masters Tournament comes to a close, we have a few tips to help you get back into tournament shape, yourself. Have you entered yet? Click the link for a chance to win: Masters Tournament Ticket Giveaway.