Ever given much thought to how your internal hip rotation affects your golf swing? Probably not, but this is just one example of how physical limitations can seriously damage your swing.

A common fault among amateur golfers is their inability to align themselves correctly on the tee, something which often amplifies their existing swing faults.

The Mole’s human mate (friend, that is...) has decided to get his golf game back in shape for summer. So, the Mole is going to give you an “inside the ropes” experience (for those you who have not already done your game the favour of lessons with a PGA teaching professional) of sorting out one’s game. Expect instruction tips and an urge to go for a lesson yourself.

Inconsistent direction and loss of length are just a few of the problems you may have experienced when playing along the windy South African coast, but these tips should have you cheating the wind next time you stand up on the tee.

Many players try to scoop the ball with a wedge in an effort to hit pitches high and land them softly. But making that scooping motion causes the clubhead to bottom out too early. The result is often a chunked shot or one hit in the teeth.

The Mole wonders if he actually did this for real, it is most probably just CGI. But one thing is for sure, the next time the Mole stays in a hotel, the clubs are coming to the room!

The key to great putting is to consistently control the pace of your putts. One of the main reasons why most golfers cannot control their pace on the greens is that they do not hit the sweetspot of the face consistently.

We've all tried it before, but does the Happy Gilmore swing actually work? Fox Sports Net show, Sport Science, put it to the test using none other than Padraig Harrington. It produced some interesting results, watch the video if you don't believe me!

When it comes to chip shots around the green, you need some to stop quickly with a softer landing and others to run on a bit after hitting the green. There’s a simple trick to getting it right, and it all comes down to the line of your backswing.

Compleat Golfer has just released its May issue dedicated to putting, and the Mole reckons you should get yourself a copy! But first, here's a little instruction video to get you in the mood...

It’s easy… Just line up your eyes to make more putts. We show you how.

One of the trickiest shots is the approach from a downhill lie, but with a bit of help, you should be able to master this shot. Here are a couple of pointers to remember:

The Mole is fortunate enough to have been selected for his club's league side, first challenge though it may be. But, after shooting 74 two weeks in a row and...

Here's a swing to inspire you for today's game...

Believe it or not, the words “Keep your head down!” could really do more harm than good. Instead, keep your eyes on the ball!

Picture the scene: tough par four, you smoked your drive, career-best 3-wood, just off the green, pin invitingly in the middle, just four metres of semi to carry…

Many amateurs struggle to turn the upper body in their swing, but rather get by just using their arms.