A BIRDIE in golf is when you get the ball in the hole in one less than the assigned PAR – the number of shots you should take to complete the hole. A birdie on a par three would be completing the hole in two shots. A birdie on a par four would be completing … Read more
My husband is an avid golfer. You know how it goes. He loves golf, and I love him so.. Voila. I decided to take lessons and learn to golf. You might think that taking private lessons to learn to golf sounds like overkill. Trust me; it was not. A lifelong runner, I have not participated … Read more
Putting is arguably the most important part of the game. We hit more shots without putter than any other club in the bag, and many golfers spend hours debating which putter style or grip to choose to help them shoot better scores. However, there is an element of selecting the right putter, which is often … Read more
There are so many different types of shots in golf, and one of the joys of the sport is that there are so many ways of getting the job done. Watch any golf broadcast and you’ll hear a wide array of outlandish terms describing each different shot the pros come up with. But what do … Read more
Golf is a challenging game. It involves a lot of strange movements that aren’t replicated in any other sport. Handed a golf club and ball for the first time, it’s easy to think, ‘How on earth am I meant to hit this thing?’ The key things to remember when trying to hit a golf ball … Read more
So, you’re ticking off the milestones. You’ve broken 100. You’ve broken 90. You might have had a single figure round here or there. But now you’re onto the next biggie: getting into the 70s. Shooting in the 70s is a big psychological hurdle because it feels like proper golf. The pros shoot in the 70s … Read more
For many golfers, getting into the 80s is the sign of taking the next step. For most par 72 courses, breaking 90 means playing better than ‘bogey golf,’ which seems to be the mental divide between ‘I play this game because I enjoy it even though I suck’ and ‘I’m actually okay at this sport.’ … Read more
Do you ever have the feeling when playing a round that nothing you have been practicing is transferring to the course? I have. It’s frustrating, demoralizing, and downright discouraging. But the good news is I have lived through the darkness and come out the other side with the experience and ideas that I would like … Read more
There are many different drills for the putting green that are beneficial, but I would like to highlight some of my favorites. I am a feel-putter myself. I don’t use the Bryson method to walk off putts and know it’s this many feet; therefore, he takes it back to this spot on his right toe. … Read more
Breaking three figures is golf’s first big challenge when you’re new to the game. It sounds like it should be easy, right? The pros on tour are shooting 66s and 67s with ease. But golf is a cruel mistress and is different from every other sport in that you’re playing the same game as the … Read more
On January 1, 2020, the World Handicap System (WHS) brought six different handicap systems together into a single set of Rules for Handicapping. This enables golfers of different abilities to compete on a fair and equal basis no matter where they play. What I like about the handicap is it is not an average of … Read more
One of the beautiful things about the game of golf is to have success you must combine the idiosyncrasies of the course with the weather to make a plan for the best shot to make. Sand, water, rolling hills, they all combine with the wind, rain, and other elements to create this ever-unique pathway from … Read more
Using the wrong golf shaft flex is like wearing the wrong shoe size. Performance can be hampered, with poor swing mechanics becoming more prominent when the wrong shaft flex is used. Research even shows us that it specifically affects ball launch conditions. Ideally, when you are purchasing new clubs, you are going in and getting … Read more
Considered as one of the most expensive sports, golf is played all over the world. Strangely, the origin of golf is somewhat uncertain. While some people say that it was in Scotland where the sport first appeared, others have said that golf came about in England. The sport itself has always been played in fields with … Read more
The question, what is a scratch golfer has been being thrown around for a while now, as well as how to become one and what it means to be one. The best and shortest answer to this question is that a scratch golfer is someone who has no problem shooting the course rating, no matter … Read more
There you find yourself, reaching the goal of many, playing a round of golf with your boss. Although this may not seem like a big deal, a lot of promotions and business deals are stuck out on the links. What is even more important is that you do not look like a fool in front … Read more
“Rain, rain, go away. Come again some other day”, golfers know how annoying it is to give up a day of playing a good round just because the weather is not working with your schedule. However, just because it’s raining does not mean you have to give up one of your most enjoyable activities. So, … Read more
Everyone knows that golf is a game where, as much as we play, you are never 100% during a match. I really believe that the sport of golf has much more in common with the game of life than many people think. Just as you do not have control over your ball, you are not … Read more
When it comes to the sports industry, every single game has a different way of keeping score. Typically, the higher score wins the game or match, right? Well, when it comes to golf, it flips your world upside down. What I mean is, if you have a score of 72 in golf – that’s great … Read more
As golfers, when we start talking and thinking about golf, there are always some doubts that begin to develop in our head. Whether that doubt is related to our performance on the course the day before or simply about our swing in general, golfers are constantly trying to improve their game. So, in this line … Read more
Starting to play golf can be a bit intimidating at first. This is why it’s essential to address the issue with an action plan alongside ambitious and real expectations. Your first day with a golf club, you probably will not be able to hit the ball. After a few weeks, you will start to hit … Read more
Ah! Golf memberships. Doesn’t that bring to mind visions of 50-year olds driving Cadillac Escalades dressed from head to toe in pristine golf gear? Back in the day, golf memberships fell into a category where only the elite and higher-class members of society could afford them. As many would joke, the common man couldn’t even … Read more
Cleaning your golf clubs is a critical step to take after each round of golf. Even a quick cleaning will ensure your clubs last longer and perform as they should. For easy cleaning, dip your club faces into a mixture of warm water and soap. Scrub the entire clubface with a brush, paying attention to … Read more
Imagine if you would, that you are out on a perfect sunny day playing a round of golf with one of your clients and he says to you, “If you beat me on this hole, I’ll partner with your company.” At that moment, sweat starts to trickle down your spine because you know this client … Read more
Smack, smack, crunch, crunch! As you are preparing to swing, all you can focus on is the sound of a business colleague eating with their mouth wide open. Not only does this sound irritate you, it makes the person who is eating seem barbaric and in a lower class. Wouldn’t it be terrible if you were … Read more
The word golf originates from the German vocabulary with the word Kolbe, meaning club or stick. The sport, however, officially appeared in Scotland at the end of the first half of the XVIII century. Learning golf is as difficult, if not more difficult, than learning to speak German. Shizen! One day I was at home … Read more