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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.

Launch Angle in Golf: How to Optimize It

July 2, 2026June 26, 2026 by Golf Guidebook Staff

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

September 12, 2026June 26, 2026 by Golf Guidebook Staff

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

September 12, 2026June 25, 2026 by Golf Guidebook Staff

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

September 12, 2026June 23, 2026 by Golf Guidebook Staff

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

September 12, 2026June 23, 2026 by Golf Guidebook Staff

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 Golf Guidebook Staff

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

September 12, 2026June 17, 2026 by Golf Guidebook Staff

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

September 13, 2026June 15, 2026 by Golf Guidebook Staff

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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TPC Sawgrass Hole 17: How to Play the Island Green

September 13, 2026May 27, 2026 by Golf Guidebook Staff

The Island Green at TPC Sawgrass is golf’s most photographed par-3. Here’s how to play hole 17 like a pro — club, wind, target, and nerve all in one.

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Royal Portrush Hole 16: How to Play Calamity Corner

September 13, 2026May 24, 2026 by Golf Guidebook Staff

Royal Portrush’s 16th hole, Calamity Corner, is golf’s most intimidating par 3. Here’s how to play the chasm, Bobby Locke’s Hollow, and the green.

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