Welcome to our Chapman golf format guide! While being amongst the lesser-used golf formats, the Chapman and modified Chapman are challenging, great fun, and can be played by golfers of various abilities. The Chapman golf format was born in the USA, which remains one of the only countries to play this format regularly. However, now … Read more
There are two basic ways to keep score in golf – stroke play and match play. Stroke play is what you watch the PGA tour play 95%+ of the time. The rules of stroke play are simple, but match play golf rules can be tricky. In stroke play, you count your “strokes/swings” for each hole … Read more
Golf can be a simple game when you are hitting fairways and greens – we all want to live our “golf life” in the short grass. For some golfers, however, this can be hard to achieve if you struggle with pulling golf shots. It is difficult to hit your target when your shot never starts … Read more
Welcome to our guide on the best golf putting aids! ‘Drive for show, putt for dough’ is one of the biggest cliches in golf. But it’s true. On average, you’ll take 30 putts per round (hopefully less). This makes it the most used club in your bag. Conversely, you’ll hit your driver a maximum of … Read more
The best golf training aids – what’s the point? There’s a common misconception that practice alone makes perfect. However, just because you practice doesn’t mean you’ll get better. The more accurate statement is “practice makes permanent.” If you practice the wrong way, your mistakes become habits, and you won’t improve. While it is true that … Read more
The rarest of birds. A double eagle. 3-under par. These are all various terms that golfers use to describe an albatross in golf. So, what is an albatross golf shot? The most simple definition: an albatross is when you score 3-under par on a hole. It is quite hard to accomplish. There are three achievements … Read more
Welcome to our golf ball compression chart guide! Golfers should not underestimate how much the golf ball you choose can affect your game. Selecting the right golf ball can help you achieve distance, accuracy and, ultimately help to lower your score. In other words, playing the right golf ball optimizes your performance. The first key … Read more
Welcome to our guide on the average golf handicap by age! You get to the first tee and meet up with your playing partners. After introductions, the first question will be ‘What handicap are you?’ This is always the start point to getting a match organized. Delving into the dark and murky world of golf … Read more
Do you fight a nasty slice? Do your golfing buddies call you “Chiquita” because your shots curve like a banana? For some of us, learning how to hit a draw in golf can be a real challenge. Scratch players know how to hit a draw in golf and we’re here to share their secrets with … Read more
“I tried to cut the dogleg but ended up in a penalty area.” “I hit a decent drive, but it rolled into the first cut.” Do you ever listen to golfers talk about the golf course layout and feel like they are speaking a different language? The terms used to describe the golf course layout … Read more
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