Master the foundations of golf. These Golf 101 guides break down core concepts every golfer should understand, from how scoring works and what each club does to the rules of the game and essential course etiquette.
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
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
It looks great on TV! Play golf every weekend on the best courses in the world and get paid large sums of money when you play well. As you have probably guessed, learning how to become a professional golfer is quite challenging. If it was easy, everyone would do it. It is a long road. … Read more
Golf nerves can be a real problem. What is it about this great game that makes us feel tense? The situation doesn’t matter. Your weekend foursome, your club championship, a local amateur event, or the US Open. Golf nerves cans strike at any time. Our favorite golf nerves quote comes from hall-of-Famer Lee Trevino. “Pressure … Read more
Playing golf may look like little more than a slow walk on a grassy expanse with occasional swings and putts, but golf actually requires a lot of strength, endurance, flexibility, muscle control, and mental focus. As such, in many ways, the overlap between golf and yoga is more significant than you might think. Moreover, because … Read more
Golfers like to use the term “chamber of commerce” day to describe a day with the perfect weather to be on the golf course. Unfortunately, we aren’t always that lucky. If you love the game, eventually you will have to learn how to play golf in extreme conditions. Weather conditions can affect your equipment and … Read more
A perfect putting stroke won’t help if you don’t know how to read greens. You can’t hit the bullseye if you don’t know where to aim. Want to save more strokes on the greens? Yes, you still need to practice your putting, but you also need to work on understanding the break. Professionals and scratch … Read more
The rules of golf can be tricky. Even experienced PGA tour professionals often call in an official to ensure they don’t make a mistake. We want to help you play the game the right way. Today we are going to focus on how to handle a hazard in golf. The first thing we need to … Read more
Welcome to our ‘parts of a golf club’ guide! The simple definition of golf is that you hit a ball with a stick and try to make it in a hole. This is how the game started in Scotland back in the 15th century. We have come a long way since those days. What were … 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
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