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Smash Factor in Golf: Why does it matter?

If you’re like most golfers I’m sure you’ve asked yourself what is smash factor in golf? It’s a good question as most of us are concerned with club head speed, ball speed, and distance. While these are important in a game that heavily focused on distance, it’s not everything. The smash factor number you’ll see […]

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What is Smash Factor in Golf?

Driving Range Etiquette: The Unspoken Rules of the Range

Golf is booming since 2020 which means that courses and driving ranges are busier than ever. If you’re just getting started, it’s important to know driving range etiquette so you don’t anger (or endanger) other golfers. Today, we’ll help simplify basic etiquette for the practice area so you can have fun and respect others working

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Driving Range Etiquette 

Fried Egg in Golf: No Need to be Afraid

If you’re like most golfers, I’m sure you’ve asked yourself, “How do you hit a fried egg bunker shot?” Of all the bunker lies you can get, this is a tough one. When the ball lands in soft sand, it partially buries in a mini crater and makes a good challenge for the everyday player. Should

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Fried Egg Bunker Shot in Golf

Winter Golf Tips: 8 Ways to Play your Best in the Cold

Cold weather makes playing golf even more challenging. But if you’re an avid golfer like myself, you don’t let chilly temperatures stop you from playing this great game. Whether you are playing golf in the rain, playing in the wind, or playing golf in the snow, serious golfers are still trying to get their fix. Always trying

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Winter Golf

Hurry Up: 11 Tips to improve Pace of Play and Play Faster Golf

Have you ever wondered how long it should actually take to play 18 holes of golf? It’s a good question because a day at the golf course can take longer than we want sometimes. In a perfect world, golf should take between 4 to 4.5 hours with four players. Of course, that’s a perfect world

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How to improve Pace of Play in Golf

Are we really doing this? The Golf Ball RollBack Debate

Golf has been booming since 2020 which was much needed in the sport. According to the National Golf Foundation, 3.3 million people played golf on a course for the first time in 2022.  Not to mention Netflix’s Full Swing, LIV Golf in 2022, more purse money in PGA elevated events, PIF/PGA Tour merger, and now Tiger’s

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Golf Ball Rollback Rule

How to Make your Driver the Best Club in your Bag

Are you ready to finally learn how to hit a driver and start playing your best golf yet? Let’s get real, for most amateur golfers, hitting a big drive is the equivalent of dropping a nuke on your opponent. Even though there are so many other elements in golf that translate to lower scores, few are

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How to Properly Hit Driver in Golf

The Golf Gear you Need to Brave the Cold Weather

Golf is one of those crazy, addictive games that can get you to the course in pretty much any weather. Without the right cold weather golf gear though, it can be a miserable day on the links. In some areas of the world, the elements mean scorching heat or nasty humidity that has you searching

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Cold Weather Gear for Golf

How to Break 70: 7 Proven Ways to Shoot Under Par

Breaking par and shooting in the 60s is one of the greatest accomplishments in golf. Even becoming a scratch golfer is impressive, as the average male golfer has a 14.2 handicap. But what does it take to shoot under par and sometimes break 70? Is it distance, ball striking, putting, course management, or something else?

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How to Shoot Under Par in Golf

Basic Question: How should the Golf Swing Start?

Have you ever wondered how the golf swing starts? Is it your left arm, shoulders, or lower body that starts the motion? How does a waggle factor in? Does it change with different shots, like full swing vs. short game?  These are all good questions that we’ll address today. How you begin with the golf

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How does the Golf Swing Start
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