Marking a golf ball is more complicated than throwing a coin down and waiting until it’s your turn. There are rules for where and how to mark a golf ball, and not following them to a tee, violates the rules. Intentional or unintentional, breaking the rules of golf means penalty strokes, and nobody wants to…
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What Happens if You Find a Golf Club on the Course?
Ever find a golf club sitting by the green? Probably. Ever lose a golf club of your own? Probably. So, what happens if you find a golf club? What do you do? Golf clubs have a funny way of hiding in the grass, just beyond view and slipping our mind after a nice 15-foot…
Marking a Golf Ball: How to Saves Strokes on the Green
As a golfer, you’ll always want to go low. Too many golfers tend to grind at the range and purchase fancy new accessories hoping to get better, not knowing that focusing on putting can save even more strokes. Half the battle is reading a green, the other half is lining up a putt. Surprise, you…
Make Your First Set of Golf Clubs a Full Box Set
If you’re new to golf, buying a set of clubs can be a daunting decision. A full box set is a golf set of golf clubs that includes a bag, driver, woods, hybrids, irons, wedges, and putter. There are many manufacturers and they each have different models. Your first set of golf clubs is an…
How to Fix a Ball Mark
If there’s one thing every golfer should know, it’s how to fix a ball mark. Without this key piece of knowledge, the flat greens we know and love would not exist. Unfortunately, too few golfers know how to fix a ball mark. The worst part, even fewer do their fair share of fixing ball marks….
How to Get Ready for Your Next Shot
This is far from a long post, but one that you should read, and then read again. Standing over a tough shot can be hard on a golfer. Whether it is because the situation or there are extra eyes on you, preparation is your first step on the road to success. Unfortunately, we see the…
The 3 Driving Range Divot Patterns (and why they matter)
Having a grass area to practice on is worthless if you aren’t following the correct driving range divot patterns. The benefits of a grass driving range are undeniable. Practicing on this turf alternative is easier on your hands and wrists, and translates to on-course improvements. Once you’re through the cold, golf-less Winter, it’s time to…
Spiked vs Spikeless Shoes
There are two main type of golf shoes, each of which provide different pros and cons. In the spiked vs spikeless shoes debate among occasional golfers, there are sure to be differing opinions. When you talk to more dedicated golfers, you’ll find out most people have at least one pair of each style. Until you…