One of the many reasons to love golf is that as an amateur, can compete with a PGA Tour pro. Well technically, your score won’t be the same but thanks to the handicap system, you can make it a fair fight. Without a handicap system, it makes it very difficult to compete with players that …
Are you ready to finally learn how to break 80 and starting shooting in the 70s? Before you say you’re not good enough, you’re too old or that you don’t hit it far enough to break 80…keep reading. I can say with confidence that you don’t need to have PGA Tour abilities to break 80.I …
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If you are a brand new golfer, you might get confused when you hear the endless amount of golf terms. You probably hear things on the golf course like “Bite, snowman, eagle or shank” and have no idea what they mean. Don’t worry, every golfer was once there. If you are just starting your golf …
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Do you want to learn how to regrip golf clubs on your own? Regripping your golf clubs is a great way to save money and make sure your grips are as effective as ever. In one of our recent posts, we discussed the importance of grip size and the massive impact it can have on …
Have you ever wondered how long it should actually take to play 18 holes of golf? In a perfect world, golf should take between 4 to 4.5 hours if you have a foursome. Of course, that’s a perfect world though. The sad reality is that most courses take the average foursome between 5-6 hours to …
Every golfer out there has asked the question…should I walk or should I use a cart? Some golfers swear by walking while others can’t imagine walking 18 holes, even with a push cart and others don’t have a preference. So should you take a cart or opt for some exercise while playing golf? The answer, …
Walking vs. Riding: The Case for Walking your next Round of Golf Read More »
As a beginner golfer, are the endless amount of rules beginning to confuse you? While golf is an amazing sport, one thing that makes it difficult for beginners is understanding the obnoxious amount of rules that come with it. In fact, even golfers who have been playing for decades still don’t know all the rules. …
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Have you ever wanted to learn how to get your significant other into golf but have no idea where to begin? At the Left Rough, we understand. Golf is a great way to spend time with people you love and make memories that can last a lifetime. Not to mention, playing golf with your significant …
Playing Golf with your Significant Other: How to Get your Girlfriend into Golf Read More »
Every fall, the President’s Cup and Ryder Cup bring us epic battles from the US and International players. It makes for insanely entertaining TV and always fun to see the best players in the world compete on the biggest stages. Even for amateurs, match play is also one of the most fun ways to play …
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If you’re someone who’s been playing golf a while, you know there isn’t much worse than having to deal with poor golf etiquette. It’s one thing to play with someone who’s a brand new golfer but it’s entirely different to play with someone who should know better. In my opinion, someone’s golf etiquette can really …
