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.
Florida is a world-class golf destination, home to over 1,000 golf courses and offering year-round play in a subtropical climate. From the island greens of the Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass to the pristine layouts at Streamsong, the Sunshine State attracts golfers from around the globe. Whether you’re looking for a championship test, a resort … Read more
America is home to more than 16,000 golf courses — more than any other country on earth. From the windswept links of the Pacific Northwest to the sun-baked desert layouts of Arizona, from the championship venues that have hosted generations of major tournaments to hidden public gems that cost less than a nice dinner, the … Read more
The complete guide to the Ryder Cup: its origins, how foursomes, four-ball and singles work, team selection, and the greatest moments in the competition’s history.
Explore what makes a great golf course design. The principles of strategic architecture, golden age designers, routing, green design, and how to read courses you play.
Strokes gained explained for golfers of all levels. Learn how this revolutionary stat measures performance across every phase of the game and how to use it to improve.
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
Slow play is the number one complaint among golfers worldwide, and it is easy to understand why. A round of golf should take about four hours for a foursome, but on busy days at many courses, five-hour (or even six-hour) rounds have become disturbingly common. Slow play drains the enjoyment from the game, frustrates the … Read more
In an era where golf carts are the default at many courses, the simple act of walking 18 holes has become something of a lost art. Yet walking the course is not only the traditional way to play golf, it also offers a remarkable range of health, performance, and experiential benefits that riding in a … Read more
The scramble is the most popular team format in recreational golf, and for good reason. It is fun, fast-paced, social, and accessible to golfers of all skill levels. Whether you have been invited to a charity tournament, a corporate outing, or a casual weekend scramble with friends, understanding how the format works and how to … Read more
A well-organized golf bag might seem like a minor detail, but it can genuinely improve your experience on the course. When every club has a designated spot, you spend less time rummaging and more time focused on your next shot. An organized bag also protects your clubs from unnecessary wear and makes it easier to … Read more
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