Let’s face it – slow golf is the worst and one of the few downsides to this great game. The solution to speeding up play on golf courses is to start playing ready golf more often. But what is ready golf? How do you play it? Today we’ll help you understand this common golf term and share […]
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Is there anything worse than losing a golf ball? Not only are you out $4 or $5, you have to deal with the penalty strokes and the frustration that comes with it. Losing a golf ball is a frustrating part of the game and happens for a variety of reasons. Maybe the ball got stuck
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Have you ever hit a tee shot that you think is in play, only to get there and figure out that it’s out of bounds? Or, sometimes even more frustrating, you can’t find it so it’s a lost ball? If there’s ever a doubt you might have a lost ball or hit it OB, it’s
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Is there anything worse than putting on aerated greens? Or bad greens in general? While some golf courses have slow greens and others have fast greens, the main thing golfers want is smoother greens. Most of us want to hit a good putt and hope that it rolls true, even if it’s on the slower side. But
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Golf is not a cheap sport… paired with its addictive nature, it can get expensive fast. But how much does the average golfer spend per year? It’s a good question and one we’ll try to answer today to help you budget out how much golf (and golf accessories) might cost you each year. How Much Does
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Golf is such a fun sport as you can play in so many different formats and tournaments. But what is a golf pro am? It’s easy to get confused with so many formats – Stableford, shamble, 4-ball, Chapman, etc. However, a pro-am tournament is not like most golf formats as it’s a combination of amateurs and one
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Is golf a sport? How many calories do you burn while playing golf? These are good questions and ones we’ll address today. First off, yes… golf is a sport. While it might not include the physical side as much as football or basketball, it still requires a ton on your body. Not to mention the
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Playing golf at elevation is fun because golf balls go a lot longer (without any swing or equipment changes). But how much does elevation affect distance and ball flight? This is a good question and one we’ll answer today. If you’ve ever traveled to places like Denver, Utah, Reno, or other high altitude locations you’ve seen
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A mulligan in golf is essentially a do over… a second chance after a terrible opening tee shot. Or really any shot you want to attempt again. In a game like golf, where a bad shot (or sometimes spectacularly poor shots) are more common than good ones, they’re very needed. But who do we have
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Golf is the best sport ever but it’s not a fast one, unfortunately. A round of 18 holes can take anywhere from 4 to 6 hours; luckily, you can always opt to play nine holes instead. So, how long to play 9 holes of golf, you might ask? It depends on a variety of factors
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