Golf is a game of many rules, some more confusing and surprising than others. When you’re on the course, especially as a beginner but even as a seasoned player, remembering and applying these rules can be a chore. But there’s another handbook of rules that can only be learnt from years of playing. The ‘unwritten … Read more
The 2010s was a great decade for golf. With the various departures from the sport, most notably Tiger Woods’ multiple hiatuses from the sport, and Lorena Ochoa’s departure after 158 weeks at the top, the stage was open for new and old faces to take the spotlight. And take it they did, there were some … 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
What is the proper putting grip? It’s a simple question with a complex and nuanced answer. When you watch professional golfers on TV you will notice similarities in their games. They all have the same impact position, the same swing plane, and they are always on balance. Take a moment and study their putting grips. … Read more
Golfers are all the same. They want to make more putts, shoot lower scores and hit their driver further. Today we want to help you learn how to hit a golf ball far. We want your tee shots to rocket off the face of your driver. Are you already a long bomber? You could always … Read more
We have never seen you play golf, but we are comfortable saying that early extension in your golf swing is impacting your ability to play better golf. How do we know? The Titleist Performance Institute studies golf swings and golfers’ bodies to design fitness routines to help you play better golf. TPI has identified that … Read more
Have you ever been asked the question “Is golf good exercise?” by someone not yet intiated in the world of golf? If you watch someone playing Golf from afar, it might not look like they’re doing very much. Golf is a sport that, when played well, looks seamless. Just watch the pros! This has led … Read more
We’ve all heard it before. “Is golf a sport?” comes the question time and time again and, while most of us would probably agree, the question does bring up some surprising responses. For anyone definitively on either side of the fence on this issue, hopefully, this article should clear things up a bit or at … Read more
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