Ray Dingledine Strange things happen on the golf course. Your ball can get stuck in a tree or end up next to a dangerous animal. The good news is that the rules of golf cover it all. Today we are going to focus on the accidental double hit in golf. It is hard to believe it ever … Read more
Knowledge is power and understanding the rules of golf can help you shoot lower scores. The most important rule to know is when you get free relief in golf. A free drop can be the difference between a birdie and a double bogey. Just to be clear, free relief in golf means that you get … Read more
Were you recently invited to play in a captain’s choice with your buddies or your boss? We want you to be prepared and understand the golf scramble rules. Yes, golf terminology can be tricky and yes, a scramble and a captain’s choice are the same thing! We will get you ready to perform. A golf … Read more
Do you ever wonder about your golf ability? Are you an above-average player? How do you compare to other golfers? We want to help you understand your current playing level. This information can help you set personal golf goals and improve your game. The best way to assess your ability is your golf handicap. There … Read more
It is a terrible feeling. You tee off with a Titleist AVX, but when you mark your ball on the green you see a Callaway Chrome Soft. It isn’t a magic trick. This is what happens when you play the wrong ball in golf. It is easy to make mistakes when you play golf. Duck … Read more
The rules of golf can be complicated, but you can learn them. You don’t need to be intimidated, we can help! Today we are going to take a look at how to handle a lost ball in golf. How you put a new ball in play and how it impacts your scorecard. Learning how to … Read more
The golf we play today barely resembles the game played by Scots in the 13th and 14th centuries. The same can be said of the golf balls we use as well. The history of the golf ball is an interesting journey – innovation over hundreds of years has taken us from a wooden ball to … Read more
We love when we hear a golfer tell someone that their average driver distance is 300 yards plus! Why do we love it? To be honest, it is funny. It simply isn’t true. Unless you are at a party with Jon Rahm or Kyle Berkshire, we are willing to bet your neighbor doesn’t hit it … Read more
Distance with your driver comes down to 3 key factors. Quality of your golf swing, fine-tuned equipment, and swing speed. We can fix your swing and check out your equipment, but where do you fall on a golf swing speed chart? Are you fast, slow, or somewhere in the middle? If you aren’t happy with … Read more
Golf clubs are not “one size fits all”. It would be best if you considered several factors when figuring out where you fall on a golf club size chart. Buying your clubs “off the rack” without considering their length is risky. They are a significant investment and you should take some time to do your … Read more
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