Golf Tips from Our Pro
Each week our Pro Wes Jones offers tips and tricks to help you improve your game.
To schedule individual lessons with Wes, please call the Pro Shop at 828.584.6911
What to do when you’re having “one of those days” where nothing is working…
You've probably been there before: You get to the course excited for a good round, but the moment you start swinging a club, it all just feels... off...like your body doesn't remember how to play golf all of a sudden! After a moment of puzzlement, most golfers in this...
Swing Easy When It’s Breezy
I played golf yesterday at the beach, and to say it was windy was an understatement. The wind was howling, and the challenge made it a real sport. My normal 6-iron goes about 175, and I found myself hitting 6-iron into the wind from 135 yards. The real key to...
Finding the Right Club Shaft Lean
How much should your club shaft lean at address and why? When addressing your iron shots, your club shaft should lean slightly towards the hole with your hands slightly ahead of the ball. Why? Because the iron is designed to strike the ball in a slightly...

Pro-Tip by Wes Jones
While giving some short game lessons this past week I noticed I was saying the same three things over and over. Narrow your stance, choke down and stand closer to the ball. Is it possible to stand too close to the ball? Yes is the short answer. However, most amateurs...