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  • Golf 101
    • Golf Rules
    • Golf Games
    • Golf Fitness
    • Random and Fun
    • Golf Lingo and Terms
    • Golf History + Facts
    • Travel Guides
  • Golf Instruction
    • Beginners Advice
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    • Golf Swing Improvement
    • Troubleshooting Shots
    • Short Game
    • Putting
    • Golf Shot Types
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Golf 101

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.

Golf Ball Position: A Complete Setup Guide

July 8, 2026July 1, 2026 by Matt Callcott-Stevens

Where to play the ball for every club, from driver to wedge, and how ball position controls contact, launch, and start direction.

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Smash Factor in Golf: How to Boost Ball Speed

June 27, 2026 by Matt Callcott-Stevens

Smash factor measures how efficiently you turn clubhead speed into ball speed. Learn the ideal numbers by club and how to improve yours for more distance.

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Launch Angle in Golf: How to Optimize It

July 2, 2026June 26, 2026 by Matt Callcott-Stevens

Launch angle controls your carry distance and ball flight. Learn what it is, what affects it, optimal numbers by club, and how to dial yours in.

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Golf Ball Compression Explained

July 9, 2026June 26, 2026 by Matt Callcott-Stevens

What golf ball compression means, how it interacts with your swing speed, and how to match the right ball to your game.

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How to Hit a Bump and Run in Golf

July 1, 2026June 25, 2026 by Matt Callcott-Stevens

Learn how to hit a bump and run: the right club, setup, putting-style stroke, a landing-spot method, and drills for crisp, repeatable greenside contact.

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The Open 2026: New Last-Chance Route to Royal Birkdale

July 5, 2026June 23, 2026 by George Edgell

The road to Royal Birkdale is officially open. On Monday, June 22, more than 2,000 golfers teed it up across 15 venues in Regional Qualifying for the 154th Open Championship — the first rung on the ladder toward golf’s oldest major. But the 2026 Open arrives with a twist: a brand-new “Last-Chance Qualifier” staged on … Read more

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3 New Srixon ZXi RKT Drivers Debut at the Travelers

July 2, 2026June 23, 2026 by Matt Callcott-Stevens

Srixon unveiled three new ZXi RKT drivers — standard, LS and Max — at the 2026 Travelers Championship. Here is what the new RKT Face means for your game.

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How to Hit a Hybrid in Golf

July 6, 2026June 23, 2026 by Matt Callcott-Stevens

Learning how to hit a hybrid in golf can transform your long game, turning intimidating approach shots into confident, repeatable strikes. The hybrid is the most forgiving long club in the bag, yet many golfers swing it like a fairway wood or a long iron and rob themselves of its benefits. This guide covers the … Read more

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Golf Ball Rollback Delayed to 2030: What It Means

June 24, 2026June 17, 2026 by Matt Callcott-Stevens

The USGA and R&A have delayed golf’s controversial ball rollback until at least 2030, scrapping the 2028 elite deadline. Here’s what it means for your game.

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Wedge Distance Control: Master the Clock System

June 18, 2026June 15, 2026 by Matt Callcott-Stevens

Master wedge distance control with the clock system: build repeatable 7:30, 9:00, and 10:30 swing lengths to dial in every yardage inside 120 yards.

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