Ray Dingledine We all know the best way to shoot better scores is to make more putts, but finding time to work on your short game can be hard. That’s why it is important to practice putting at home. We have some ideas to help you improve your stroke without leaving your house. You can practice putting … Read more
We have all heard the joke. It is called “Golf” because all of the other 4-letter words were taken! So why do people like golf? Sportscaster Mike Greenberg famously said, “Golf is a game of endless failure and frustration”. We are still wondering, why do people like golf. It is a funny question, but we … Read more
Golfers spend a lot of time hitting, watching, and even talking to golf balls, but how often do you think about the engineering behind them? For example, why do golf balls have dimples? How many dimples on a golf ball? What is golf ball compression? All great questions, but today we want to focus on … Read more
Golfers love to get creative with their terminology. You can quickly get lost listening to two players discuss their recent scores. This doesn’t only apply to describing shots. There are many different golf sayings for good luck as well. We want to help you sound like a professional on the first tee. It is common … Read more
Playing a round with a golf caddy is an awesome experience. Getting advice on every shot from a golf expert will certainly help you shoot lower scores. Unfortunately, unless you are on the PGA Tour the majority of the rounds will not include a golf caddy. Most golf courses do not have a golf caddy … Read more
Your golf equipment does require periodic maintenance, but do golf balls go bad? The grips on your clubs need to be changed every 2-5 years depending on how much you play. The grooves on your wedges wear down over time. Golf gloves either rip or get holes in them. It is always a good idea … Read more
Do you ever watch a golf lesson on TV or listen to a podcast and get confused by the terms? Spine angle, stay on plane, cover the ball, shallow out, etc. This article will help you understand one of them. How to maintain spine angle in your golf swing. This may sound like a strange … Read more
What does an average golfer look like? They probably don’t have a perfect golf swing like Adam Scott, but what is their average golf score? One of the great things about golf is the numbers don’t lie. You can measure yourself against other players from across the world. Any two players can compete if they … Read more
Your golf backswing is one piece of the puzzle. It is one part of a complicated sequence that starts when you address the ball and ends with your follow-through. Your golf backswing sets the stage. It allows you to store energy that you will hopefully deliver back to the ball. Golfers get very focused on … Read more
Do you ever feel like golfers are speaking a different language? Golf terminology is a bit crazy! Fried Egg. Up and Down in golf. Got the Shanks. Breakfast ball. Fighting the Yips. Dormie. Sandbagger. Cover the ball. It can all be a bit overwhelming. You want to sound like an experienced player, but don’t want … Read more
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