The driver is one of the most important clubs in your golf bag. It sets the tone for the round of golf you are about to play. Hit your first drive of the day well and you go on to your next shot with confidence. Hit it poorly and anxiety might ta...
Published: 10/2/2009 3:02:38 AM
Reading a golf score can be complicated when you look at a scorecard. While the activity of writing down the score for each golfer in a foursome on a scorecard is relatively simple, there are other numbers on the scorecard -- including the indivi...
Published: 10/2/2009 3:02:37 AM
Learning how to keep score in golf is a relatively easy chore, but one that should not be taken lightly. Filling in a scorecard is a big responsibility in any match or tournament, because you will have the responsibility of keeping the official s...
Published: 10/2/2009 3:02:37 AM
Learning to hit the golf ball correctly is the first thing any golfer should try to learn once he understands how to hold a club and address the ball. Most new golfers are excited by the idea of hitting a golf ball 200 yards or more, so their des...
Published: 10/2/2009 3:02:37 AM
One of the keys to the game of golf is that it is a very fluid experience. Your game is always changing and evolving. The best golfers realize this and are constantly making changes and tinkering with their swing in order to show improvement on t...
Published: 10/2/2009 3:02:35 AM
Medium- and high-handicap golfers often think that top amateurs and professionals have perfected their golf swing and that they have figured out the game. However, the golf swing is an ever-changing and almost fluid entity and even great players ...
Published: 10/2/2009 3:02:33 AM
Putting can be both the easiest and most difficult part of golf. It can take on these dual roles for golfers of all levels. Sometimes the best golfers on the PGA tour will go through periods where they are absolultely clueless on the greens and o...
Published: 10/2/2009 3:02:32 AM
The pitching wedge is one of the most important clubs a golfer can learn to use. While building a repeatable swing is probably the most important factor when it comes to playing the game for a lifetime's worth of enjoyment, learning how to play t...
Published: 10/2/2009 3:02:30 AM
Once a golfer has decided that the game has a great appeal and he is going to make it part of his lifestyle, a lot of decisions have to be made. One of those decisions concerns the clubs the golfer will use when playing golf. A new golfer does no...
Published: 10/2/2009 3:02:30 AM
The short game probably is the most important factor when it comes to improving your golf score. Learning the finer points of playing around the green can help a golfer break 90, 85 or 80 depending on what level he is at. The pitching wedge, gap ...
Published: 10/2/2009 3:02:29 AM
Learning how to keep score in golf is challenging but it can also be fun. Keeping track of the number of strokes taken would not seem to be difficult, however if you are in charge of keeping score for a group of four players it can get complicate...
Published: 10/2/2009 3:02:28 AM
Golfers are always looking for tips that can help them build a better swing and lower their golf score. Sometime the tips are obvious and other times they are a bit more complicated. A golfer may be concentrating so much on completing his hip tur...
Published: 10/2/2009 3:02:27 AM
Those who are thinking about starting to play golf are often intimidated by the trappings of the sport. The golf bag, the golf shoes and, of course, the clubs. A new set of top-of-the-line clubs can cost well over $1,000. A brand new player will ...
Published: 10/2/2009 3:02:27 AM
Learning how to swing a golf club is an ever-changing process. Golfer are not robots who can simply push a button and swing the club the same way every time. Instead, as a golfer learns to swing the club correctly, he will go through peaks and va...
Published: 10/2/2009 3:02:26 AM
The new golfer is often overwhelmed with everything that is required when taking up the game of golf. The golf swing may look easy when you see a top pro hit a ball on television, but the golfer quickly learns it is anything but simple. How to st...
Published: 10/2/2009 3:02:26 AM
When playing golf, learning to swing a wood with consistency takes some time. Swinging a driver, a 3-wood or a 5-wood tests a golfer's skill and his mental makeup. The wood clubs are the ones that hit the ball with the most golfer and only the mo...
Published: 10/2/2009 3:02:25 AM
Keeping score in golf should be relatively simple. However, a scorekeeper not only has to keep track of his own score, but must record the scores of his playing partners. This can get dicey if there are disagreements.
Published: 10/2/2009 3:02:23 AM
Golf swing fundamentals all start with the basic techniques that set you up for a great swing and a solid shot. If you find your golf swing going awry, always come back to the fundamentals to get you back on track.
Published: 10/1/2009 3:02:31 AM
Miniature golf can be one of life's trickiest activities. The idea of going to play a round of miniature golf on a warm summer evening sounds about as relaxing as it can get. But a funny thing often happens between holes 1 and 18--it gets competi...
Published: 10/1/2009 3:02:09 AM
Despite its reputation as a club sport exclusive to the rich, golf is a sport that anybody can enjoy. You don't need much money or equipment to go from the practice range to the real fairways and greens of a local course. All you need is some bas...
Published: 9/29/2009 3:00:16 PM
When you play golf over many hours, it is possible to forget to stay hydrated. You may lose more fluids than you realize. To prevent dehydration, and quench your thirst, drink plenty of the right liquids.
Published: 9/21/2009 3:01:09 AM
The Tiger Woods trick shot was brought into the mainstream thanks to a Nike commercial in which he juggles, or bounces, a golf ball on a wedge, does some fancy maneuvers and then hits the ball, swinging almost as if it were a baseball bat. Let's ...
Published: 9/11/2009 3:01:03 AM
Several golfers get their start playing in golf school. Golf is not an easy sport to get down. The equipment is important, but it's especially important the golfer knows what he's doing. As such, a quality golf school is important to find.
Published: 9/8/2009 3:01:05 AM
Your golf swing is the most important aspect of the game. A good swing will determine where your ball lands and how far it will go. Picking the right club, whether it is a hybrid, driver or putter, is only one step in the process of making a go...
Published: 9/5/2009 3:01:03 AM
The driving range is a perfect place to practice your golfing skills and the last place you think would be a dangerous location for something as simple as hitting golf balls. Always practice golf safety and be aware of your surroundings.
Published: 9/3/2009 3:01:07 AM
