Keegan Bradley made Masters history on Wednesday — and this time, it had nothing to do with his PGA Championship victory or his Ryder Cup captaincy. Bradley became the first player in the 63-year history of the Par 3 Contest to make a hole-in-one in back-to-back years, adding another improbable chapter to one of golf’s … Read more
California offers arguably the most diverse and spectacular golf landscape in the United States. From the legendary oceanside links of the Monterey Peninsula to the desert masterpieces of Palm Springs, from the redwood-lined fairways of Northern California to the year-round sunshine of San Diego, the Golden State delivers world-class golf experiences across every budget and … Read more
Every golfer, regardless of handicap, has experienced the feeling: standing over a crucial putt with trembling hands, topping a drive when a group is watching from the clubhouse, or collapsing on the back nine after building a great front-nine score. Pressure in golf is unique because the sport gives you so much time to think … Read more
Golf is one of the few sports that you can genuinely enjoy and improve at well into your fifties, sixties, seventies, and beyond. But playing golf well after 50 requires acknowledging that your body has different needs than it did at 25 — and that smart, targeted fitness work can not only maintain your game … Read more
Golf is experiencing a remarkable surge in female participation, and the game has never been more welcoming to women who are just starting out. But the experience of learning golf as a woman can still feel intimidating — courses designed for a predominantly male audience, instruction that assumes a certain body type and swing speed, … Read more
Golf simulators have moved from the realm of high-end training facilities into living rooms, garages, and dedicated indoor golf venues around the world. But how do they actually work? Behind the screen and the rendered fairways lies a sophisticated combination of sensor technology, physics modelling, and software engineering that allows a golf shot hit in … Read more
What you eat and drink during a round of golf has a far greater impact on your performance than most players realise. Golf demands sustained concentration, fine motor control, and consistent physical output over four or more hours — yet many golfers fuel themselves with nothing more than a hot dog at the turn and … Read more
The putter is the club you use on every single hole. It accounts for roughly 40% of strokes for most recreational golfers. Yet despite its outsized importance, most golfers spend far less time choosing—and fitting—their putter than they do their driver. Understanding the difference between mallet and blade putters, and knowing which type suits your … Read more
Florida is one of the great golf destinations of the world. With more than 1,200 golf courses spread across the state—more than any other US state—and a climate that allows year-round play, it attracts golfers from every corner of the country and beyond. From the legendary resort tracks of Ponte Vedra and Sawgrass to the … Read more
Every golfer wants to hit the ball farther. There’s nothing wrong with that—extra distance opens up courses, makes par-5s more reachable, and simply feels great. But most golfers approach distance the wrong way, either by swinging harder (which produces inconsistency) or by chasing equipment solutions (which produce minimal gains without the mechanics to support them). … Read more
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