GOLF coach Dave Pelz has built what has been dubbed the ‘world’s greatest backyard’, which includes four iconic golf holes.
The legendary coach has worked with some of golf’s greatest names, including Phil Mickelson and Patrick Reed as well as over 20 other major championship winners.
Legendary golf coach Dave Pelz has rebuilt four iconic golf holes in his garden
The garden spans four acres
One of the recreated holes is the 14th at Augusta
Pelz has taught golf stars such as Phil Mickelson on how to improve their short game
Pelz is considered one of the best short game experts in the world and charges players £25,000 PER DAY for coaching lessons.
The coach has written eight books on his specialist area of golf, including a No.1 best seller on the New York Times best-seller list.
He has now built a four-acre practice area in his own backyard in Austin, Texas, where he can carry out lessons for the stars so they are fully prepared for the biggest stages of golf.
He revealed that he had the idea for the build after becoming “tired” of travelling to meet his students.
On Golf Course Architecture, he said: “I was tired of travelling all over the country to meet my pros and help them with their games. I had an idea that if I could create the perfect space for them to practice, they would come to me.
“I didn’t have the time or attention to take care of a full short game grass facility here at home, so I turned to artificial turf – maybe it was possible to get it as good as the real thing?
“Back then, artificial turf for golf was in rough shape, but I saw the potential.”
The garden includes replicas of the 17th holes at Pebble Beach and TPC Sawgrass as well as the twelfth at Augusta, which was requested by Mickelson.
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Pelz has argued that the facility will allow people to try “every shot you can hit on earth from 100 yards and under”.
The former NASA rocket engineer worked with SYNLawn to create bespoke putting and chipping turfs.
They are expected to last 20 years as the SYNLawns HeatBlock technology helps keep the turf cool, helping with realism.
Pelz added: “The artificial turf was no benefit to me if it didn’t play like a real grass green.
The surface should last 20 years
This is due to HeatBlock technology keeping the turf cool as well as providing a realistic feel
“That was the majority of our work, to create a subsurface technology I developed which sits under the turf called ShotStopper.
“That coupled with the turf and gave us the most realistic bounce, spin and putting performance that my pros needed to practice.”
The 83-year-old specialised in the short game of golf after realising that it made up over 60 per cent of all shots in any given round of golf.
He then focused his efforts on improving his short game, and saw that professionals with the best short game were typically the most successful.
It has been called the ‘world’s greatest backyard’
There are also lily pad-like target greens to improve accuracy
His four hole creation has been dubbed the “world’s greatest backyard” by the Wall Street Journal.
Along with the replica holes, there are also lily pad-like target greens that are exactly ten yards, 20 yards, 30 yards and 40 yards from the shot spot.
These green diameters equate to the average PGA Tour pro accuracy from similar distances.
Pelz commented on the purpose of the greens: “If I can land the ball on each green each time, I’m doing better than the typical PGA Tour pro.”
Incredibly, Pelz is not the first person to have replica golf holes built in his back garden.
Football superstar Gareth Bale has had a three-hole course constructed at his Welsh home that are based on famous courses.
There is a replica of the TPC Sawgrass island green
The holes come complete with sand and water hazards
Pelz believes that the better someone’s short game the more successful golfer they will be
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average golf score for a weekend golfer?
An average score of a beginner golfer is about 100. As you get better at golf, your scores improve. You’ll most likely begin with 9 holes and progress to 18 holes.
Is it possible to earn money as a professional golfer?
It is possible to make a living as a professional golfer. It requires dedication and hard work. Pros can make millions each year.
Can I improve my golf game without practicing?
Practice is key to improving your game. Even if your time and resources are limited, you can still improve. You must remember to always put your best foot forward and practice what it is you are trying to do. To put it another way, if your goal is to play faster you should work towards playing faster. The same goes for if your goal is to hit the target further.
How can I improve my playing ability in just a few hours?
You can improve your game by practicing 20 minutes per day, three days a week. Practice consistently if your goal is to play well in every tournament. Practice makes perfect!
What makes pros playing better?
Watching pro players play makes you better at video games. Learning from the mistakes of other players can help you improve your game. It is also a great way to get inspired by professional gamers and learn how you can improve your game.
How can I reduce my golf score by five strokes
The first thing you must do is to improve your swing mechanics. You probably know how to hold the club correctly, but if you don’t feel comfortable swinging the club properly, you won’t get the proper feedback from your body. After mastering this step, you can work on your flexibility and strength. Begin slow and work your way up to faster distances. As you work towards better scores, you’ll notice that your game will become more consistent.
Statistics
- By adding 10 more yards to all their golf shots amateurs will increase the percentage of greens they hit by 8 – 10%. (golfinsideruk.com)
- Or that, on the greens, some 84% of putts over five feet also finish short of the hole? (todaysgolfer.co.uk)
- However, if you go in thinking that you will get all the way down to a 10, you will likely stunt your progress because your expectations are way out of line. (practical-golf.com)
- Shot Scope’s mapping data reveals 72% of danger is at the front of the green (sand or water), whereas there’s only 28% behind. (todaysgolfer.co.uk)
- Stats reveal 96% of golfers play right-handed. (todaysgolfer.co.uk)
External Links
troy.golf
amzn.to
golfdigest.com
shotscope.com
How To
Five easy exercises that will improve your golf swing
Golf is a very popular sport. To be a great golfer, you need to practice a lot. Practice is the best thing to do in order to improve your game. At least 2 hours should be spent playing golf each week. It’s not easy to find the time to play golf. You may be experiencing this problem and you can improve your game with these five simple exercises.
- Start from ground up: Stand straight, keep you back straight, hold your golf club straight, bend your knees slightly, then swing the club. Concentrate on the target. This helps you get into the right position to hit the ball.
- Maintain your balance – You need to stand straight, keep your feet apart, and make sure your weight is evenly distributed. Your weight should shift towards the front leg when you hit the ball.
- Bend your knees. To bend your knees, place the hands of your hips on the floor. Now, take a deep breathe and exhale, while gently bending your knees. This will allow your lower back to follow you as you swing the golf club.
- Relax your shoulders. Instead, allow them to move as you swing the club. This will allow you to generate speed and power without using excessive force.
- Focus on your target. Instead of looking down at your ball, concentrate on your target. Focus on the target and look straight ahead. Remember that if you look down at the ball, you won’t be able to see what you are doing wrong.
