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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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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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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If you’re new to the sport I’m sure you’ve asked, how many golf clubs can I carry? Is there a limit to how many clubs I can have in my golf bag? It’s a good question because there are a ton of rules in the game of golf. The short answer is yes – you
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Handicaps are an important part of golf as they allow players of different abilities to compete with one another. A course handicap index can also help you set and achieve golf goals over time. Most golfers want to lower their handicap index and some want to achieve scratch golf status (known as a zero handicap
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Is golf bad for your back? Or do most people just have tight muscles off the course and golf simply aggravates them? These are good questions that we’ll address today to help you avoid golf injuries and enjoy this great sport. We’ll also help with physical preparation, proper form during your swing, and how to
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Golf is a game of integrity and cheating is one of the worst things a golfer can do. It’s not as easy to spot with competitors in amateur golf but pros is a different story. Nearly every shot on the PGA Tour is recorded and fans can see if a rule infraction occurs. But it’s not
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If you’re like most golfers you probably asked, “How do I take cart path relief?” Is it the nearest point of relief? Do I get one club length? Can I drop on either side of the path? These are all good questions and one’s we’ll address alongside other immovable obstructions today. Cart Path Relief in Golf
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Knowing the rules of golf is a huge advantage to shaving shots off your scorecard. It’s easy to get confused on what’s allowed and what can result in a penalty during the round – especially near trouble. But hazards are an integral part of the game and want to address the right way to navigate
Biggest Rule Change: Grounding your Club in a Hazard Read More »
Nobody knows the weather like an avid golfer. If I need a weather report, I’ll just ask my golf buddies because most of them are half meteorologist, half golfer. One of the worst parts of winter golf is the dreaded frost delay. The frozen dew can ruin golf courses and present golf course superintendents with
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