Golf is a game built on tradition, honor, and respect — for the course, for your playing partners, and for the groups around you. Unlike most sports, golf largely operates on a system of self-regulation. There are no referees following you around, no yellow cards for bad behavior. Instead, the game relies on each player … Read more
The slice is the most common miss in amateur golf. That frustrating left-to-right ball flight (for right-handed golfers) robs you of distance, accuracy, and confidence off the tee. But here’s the encouraging news: a slice is caused by a predictable set of swing faults, and every one of them can be fixed. Once your slice … Read more
Golf is often called the most mental sport in the world, and for good reason. Unlike team sports where action is constant and there is little time to think, golf gives you minutes between shots to dwell on mistakes, worry about what could go wrong, and talk yourself out of confidence. The four-hour walk between … Read more
The draw is one of the most sought-after shots in golf. A well-struck draw starts slightly right of the target (for a right-handed golfer), curves gently back to the left, and lands with extra roll. It looks beautiful, adds distance, and demonstrates real control over your ball flight. But for many amateur golfers, the draw … Read more
Most golfers try to improve their scores by hitting the ball farther or making more putts, but there is a faster path to lower numbers that does not require a single swing change: better course management. Course management is the art of making smart decisions on every shot, playing to your strengths, avoiding unnecessary risks, … Read more
If you want to lower your scores quickly, your short game is the place to start. And within the short game, understanding the difference between chipping and pitching is fundamental. These two shots may look similar to beginners, but they serve very different purposes, require different techniques, and knowing when to use each one can … Read more
The PGA Tour heads to Texas this week for the Texas Children’s Houston Open, with 156 players teeing it up at Memorial Park Golf Course from March 26–29. As the final full-field event before the Masters, the Houston Open has long served as a proving ground for players looking to sharpen their games ahead of … Read more
Tiger Woods made his first competitive appearance of 2026 on Tuesday night, suiting up for Jupiter Links in the TGL Finals against Los Angeles Golf Club. But the return to competition did little to clarify the question on every golf fan’s mind: will Tiger play the Masters on April 9–12? After his team’s 9-2 defeat … Read more
Matt Fitzpatrick delivered one of the most dramatic finishes of the 2026 PGA Tour season on Sunday, draining a 13-foot birdie putt on the 72nd hole to win the Valspar Championship at Innisbrook Resort’s legendary Copperhead Course. The victory — his first on the PGA Tour since 2023 — came after a bogey-free final round … Read more
You hit your tee shot and watch it sail toward the trees. It might be out of bounds. It might be lost in the rough. You are not sure. Do you walk all the way down the fairway to look for it, only to trudge back to the tee if you cannot find it? Or … Read more
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