Golf 101

Golf 101: Guides and Information For All Golfers

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Royal Portrush Hole 16: How to Play Calamity Corner

Matt Callcott-Stevens

May 24, 2026

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Carnoustie Hole 18: How to Play the Barry Burn

Matt Callcott-Stevens

May 23, 2026

Golf ball on green near the iconic island green hole at TPC Sawgrass PLAYERS Championship

TPC Sawgrass Hole 17: How to Play the Island Green

Matt Callcott-Stevens

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.

May 27, 2026

Urethane vs Surlyn Golf Balls: Cover Materials Explained

Matt Callcott-Stevens

May 22, 2026

Bridgestone’s Black TOUR B Balls Sold Out In Under An Hour

Adam Blackwell

May 21, 2026

Pinehurst No. 2: How to Play the Crowned Greens

Matt Callcott-Stevens

May 20, 2026

The Stimpmeter Explained: How Green Speed Is Measured

Adam Blackwell

May 18, 2026

How Forged Irons Are Made: From Billet to Bag

How Forged Irons Are Made: From Billet to Bag

George Edgell

How Launch Monitors Measure Your Swing: The Tech, the Numbers, and What They Mean

Club Fitting Explained: What Actually Happens — and Whether It’s Worth It

Neil Hay

Golf Trip To Pebble Beach: A Complete Planning Guide For The Monterey Peninsula

Golf Trip To Pebble Beach: A Complete Planning Guide For The Monterey Peninsula

Britt Olizarowicz

PGA Championship 2026 Field At Aronimink: Who's In, Who's Out, And How They Got There

PGA Championship 2026 Field At Aronimink: Who’s In, Who’s Out, And How They Got There

Britt Olizarowicz

Callaway USA 250 Collection Lands May 1: Quantum Drivers, Freebird Putters, Opus SP Wedges

Callaway USA 250 Collection Lands May 1: Quantum Drivers, Freebird Putters, Opus SP Wedges

Matt Callcott-Stevens

Scottie Scheffler's Masters 2026: The Numbers Behind the Favourite and His Augusta Game Plan

PGA Championship 2026 Preview: Aronimink, Scheffler’s Defense, and a Stacked Field

Fred Garratt-Stanley

Best Golf Courses in Florida: A Complete Guide

Best Golf Courses in Florida: A Complete Guide

Adam Rabo

Forged vs Cast Irons: Whatu2019s the Difference and Which Should You Play?

Forged vs Cast Irons: What\u2019s the Difference and Which Should You Play?

Adam Blackwell

Graphite vs Steel Shafts: A Complete Guide for Golfers

Graphite vs Steel Shafts: A Complete Guide for Golfers

Katelyn Tocci

How Golf Simulators Work: The Technology Behind Indoor Golf

How Golf Simulators Work: The Technology Behind Indoor Golf

Jomar Jones Jnr.

Golf Ball Rollback Rules Explained: What's Changing and Why

Golf Ball Rollback Rules Explained: What’s Changing and Why

Clint McCormick

Best Public Golf Courses in Texas

Best Public Golf Courses in Texas

Adam Blackwell

How to Watch the 2026 Masters: Complete TV and Streaming Guide

How to Watch the 2026 Masters: Complete TV and Streaming Guide

Adam Rabo

Golf Trip Planning Guide for Myrtle Beach: The Ultimate Golf Vacation

Golf Trip Planning Guide for Myrtle Beach: The Ultimate Golf Vacation

Clint McCormick

Best Public Golf Courses in Arizona: Desert Golf at Its Finest

Best Public Golf Courses in Arizona: Desert Golf at Its Finest

Jomar Jones Jnr.

Golf Nutrition: What to Eat Before, During, and After Your Round

Golf Nutrition: What to Eat Before, During, and After Your Round

Adam Blackwell

How Golf Ball Construction Affects Performance: A Complete Guide

How Golf Ball Construction Affects Performance: A Complete Guide

Matt Callcott-Stevens

Golf Ball Rollback Likely Pushed to 2030: What It Means for Your Game

Golf Ball Rollback Likely Pushed to 2030: What It Means for Your Game

Patrick Stephenson

Fun Golf Games And Formats:

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How To Play A Scramble In Golf: Rules, Strategy, And Tips

Matt Callcott-Stevens

wolf golf game explained

Wolf Golf Game Explained: How To Play Wolf In Golf

Patrick Stephenson

nassau golf game

Explaining The Nassau Golf Game: What Is A ‘Nassau’ In Golf?

Clint McCormick

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What Is Four Ball In Golf? 4 Ball Golf Explained

Ray Dingledine

golf scramble rules

The Complete Golf Scramble Rules: How To Play & Win A Captain’s Choice!

Ray Dingledine

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What is Calcutta Golf? The Calcutta Golf Guide

Clint McCormick

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How To Use A Pitch And Putt To Improve Your Game – 4 Great Benefits

Adam Blackwell

Golf 101 7

Night Golf – Play A Memorable Round After sunset

Clint McCormick

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How To Play Best Ball In Golf: 6 Strategies To Win

Ray Dingledine

Chapman Golf Format Rules Strategy Modification And More 8

Chapman Golf Format: Rules, Strategy, Modification And More

Simon Lawrence

How To Play Skins In Golf What is a Skins Game 5

How To Play Skins In Golf And Win: What is a Skins Game?

Simon Lawrence

Spice Up Your Golf 10 x Fun Side Bets For Every Golf Game 7

Spice Up Your Golf: 10 Fun Golf Side Bets For Every Game

Simon Lawrence

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Texas Scramble Golf Guide: Rules, Strategy and More

Simon Lawrence

13 Fun Golf Games For Wide Range Of Handicaps 5

13 Fun Golf Games For Wide Range Of Handicaps

Simon Lawrence

How To Play A Foursome In Golf Foursomes Fourball and Alternate Shot All Explained 3

What Is A Foursome In Golf? + Differences Vs. Fourball

Simon Lawrence

The 8 Best Golf Betting Games 7

The 8 Best Golf Betting Games

Ray Dingledine

Random and Fun Golf Stuff!

Golf Triva

Golf Trivia: 15+ Questions, Answers and Fun Facts

Clint McCormick

Is Donald Trump A Good Golfer?

Is Donald Trump a Good Golfer? We Assess Trumps Handicap, Golf History, And Cheating Allegations

Jomar Jones Jnr.

Three men stand holding golf clubs with the words "10 best golf nicknames of all times" in the foreground.

The 10 Best Golf Nicknames In The History Of The Game

Patrick Stephenson

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90 Great And Funny Golf Instagram Captions

Jomar Jones Jnr.

Best Golfers In Wind And Rain

The 3 Best Golfers In Wind And Rain + Tom Watson’s Top 8 Tips For Rainy Conditions

Patrick Stephenson

Five golf balls sit on the grass with the words "What is the rarest golf ball" in the world?

What Is The Rarest Golf Ball In The World? We Chart 5 Contenders For The Title

Neil Hay

10 best golf movies of all time

The 10 Best Golf Movies Of All Time

Clint McCormick

funny golf puns

68 Lofty Golf Puns: Quick Quips To Pull Out On The Course

Ray Dingledine

happy gilmore swing

The Happy Gilmore Swing: Does It Work? + How To Do It Well

Patrick Stephenson

A yellow golf ball has landed on a car windshield, cracking the glass. With the words can a golf ball kill you in the foreground.

Can A Golf Ball Kill You? 6 Key Considerations To Be Aware of

Neil Hay

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What To Do With Old Golf Clubs: 7 Ideas For Reusing And Repurposing Old Golf Clubs

Ray Dingledine

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How Fast Do Golf Carts Go? + How To Increase Your Golf Carts Speed!

Ray Dingledine

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How Many Hole In Ones Does Tiger Woods Have? + 5 Other Interesting Tiger Stats

Clint McCormick

Three golfers stand on golf course talking and laughing, with their golf carts next to them.

50 Best Golf Quotes Of All Time

Clint McCormick

Why Do Golfers Yell Fore?

Why Do Golfers Yell Fore?

Ray Dingledine

Does Mini Golf Help Putting

Does Mini Golf Help Putting? Here’s How + 4 Tips To Test Out

George Edgell

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60 Funny Golf Team Names For Your Next Team Game

Tommy Devoy

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Here Are The 10 Golfers With The Most Majors Wins

Clint McCormick

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