Ray Dingledine Only between 2% – 5% of golfers in the world can break 80. If you learn how to break 80 in golf you can safely say that you’re amongst the greats. But striving to break 80 is a difficult goal. It is hard to accomplish – but not impossible. Breaking 80 won’t happen overnight. If … Read more
All golfers want to get better in some way or another, but most don’t know how to reach their golf goals. Reducing your golf handicap starts with building a golf practice routine that is customized for how you play the game. You need to do more than just smack range balls if you want to … Read more
How well do you understand your golf equipment? Do you know the difference between a 7-iron and a 5-iron? Do you know when you should use them, and why? Well, if you want to be any good at golf, you kind of should. Being knowledgeable about your golf clubs can do wonders to help you … Read more
The rules of golf are complex. A red stake vs. a yellow stake. Options when you have an unplayable lie. How to handle hitting the wrong ball . . . Eventually, you will need to learn them all, but amongst the most crucial are the golf out of bounds rules. Out of bounds is the … Read more
Author Peter Dobereiner once wrote, “Half of golf is fun; the other half is putting“. It sounds like Peter needed some putting tips. We love this quote for two reasons. First, it highlights how frustrating putting can be – you can play a perfect hole and throw it all away with bad putting. Second, Peter … Read more
Getting started in golf can be intimidating. From the tricky rules and swing techniques to the unique etiquette and golf terminology, it’s no surprise that many of those new to the game can feel a little lost. . . . And that’s without even mentioning all the golf equipment out there. There are few sports … Read more
The term golf course management describes the set of choices that you make during your game, at every hole, every shot, and every swing. It’s all the decisions that you make to execute your game strategy and to achieve your golfing goals. Many golfers are overly focused on perfecting their swing. However, bad decisions can … Read more
Bunker shots strike dread and fear into many golfers – but by keeping a few simple tricks up your sleeve, they can be much easier than you might think. Professional and scratch golfers prefer bunker shots over playing from the rough – so, what do they know that you don’t? That’s what we’re here to … Read more
All golfers want to shoot lower scores, but sometimes it can feel like you’ve tried everything with little success. Setting golf goals is a simple and effective way to improve your game, yet few have tried nor know how to set them. Practice and golf lessons can of course help – but how do you know if … Read more
The future of golf will always lie with the next generation of players, but how can you get kids interested in golf? The trick? Let them learn at their own pace and make the learning fun. With this, they will fall in love with the game in no time. What I’ve learned over time is … Read more
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