Only between 2% – 5% of golfers in the world can break 80. If you learn how to break 80 in golf you can safely say that you’re amongst the greats. But striving to break 80 is a difficult goal. It is hard to accomplish – but not impossible. Breaking 80 won’t happen overnight. If … Read more
All golfers want to get better in some way or another, but most don’t know how to reach their golf goals. Reducing your golf handicap starts with building a golf practice routine that is customized for how you play the game. You need to do more than just smack range balls if you want to … Read more
How well do you understand your golf equipment? Do you know the difference between a 7-iron and a 5-iron? Do you know when you should use them, and why? Well, if you want to be any good at golf, you kind of should. Being knowledgeable about your golf clubs can do wonders to help you … Read more
Golf can be a pretty time-consuming activity, even for the most talented players. The good thing is, those hours on the golf course are a great opportunity to unwind and have a laugh with friends, acquaintances, and enemies (depending on whether or not they beat you, of course). For that reason, we’ve compiled 23 funny … Read more
As a self-confessed golf nut, I just can’t get enough of the game. When I’m not playing it, I’m reading about it, watching it . . . or listening to podcasts about it. And when it comes to golf podcasts, there’s a huge variety of content out there. Whether you’re all about staying up-to-date with … Read more
Greetings and welcome to our whistle-stop tour of the 13 oldest golf clubs in the world! Golf is a time-honored sport steeped in tradition, heritage, and history, going as far back as the 13th century. And for almost as long as golf has existed, so have golf clubs – or golf societies as they were … Read more
The rules of golf are complex. A red stake vs. a yellow stake. Options when you have an unplayable lie. How to handle hitting the wrong ball . . . Eventually, you will need to learn them all, but amongst the most crucial are the golf out of bounds rules. Out of bounds is the … Read more
There aren’t many professions out there where you meet someone for the first time, to then spend the next four hours or more at their beck and call – but for a golf caddy, this is a standard day at the office. Golf caddies are there to assist and serve the needs of their assigned … Read more
Author Peter Dobereiner once wrote, “Half of golf is fun; the other half is putting“. It sounds like Peter needed some putting tips. We love this quote for two reasons. First, it highlights how frustrating putting can be – you can play a perfect hole and throw it all away with bad putting. Second, Peter … Read more
Getting started in golf can be intimidating. From the tricky rules and swing techniques to the unique etiquette and golf terminology, it’s no surprise that many of those new to the game can feel a little lost. . . . And that’s without even mentioning all the golf equipment out there. There are few sports … Read more
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