Match play golf is typically a form of one-on-one competition in which the victor is the player who wins the most holes, rather than the player who shoots the lowest total score.
Published: 11/13/2009 3:01:20 AM
The Nationwide Golf Tour is the official developmental tour for the P.G.A. Tour. It is designed to let professionals gain tour experience before joining the ranks of the best players in the world. That doesn't mean it is an easier tour. Some say ...
Published: 11/12/2009 3:02:45 AM
What is a Golf Handicap?. Among golfers, a common topic of conversation is a golfer's handicap. You may wonder what a "scratch" golfer is and what it means when someone says that they have a 14 handicap. Handicaps are used to level the playing ...
Published: 10/16/2009 2:33:53 PM
Common Golfing Terms. Golf is not only a pastime and a hobby for millions of people around the world, it is a game that has developed its own language. Some of those terms have been adopted by the outside world and are common in everyday use. ...
Published: 10/16/2009 2:33:52 PM
If your golf course is open during the Halloween season you can increase your business by creating a 19th hole trick-or-treat party all season long. Setting up a 19th hole trick or treat is easy and when you advertise it be sure that you mention ...
Published: 10/4/2009 3:01:32 AM
Every golfer has a swing that launches a golf ball into the air with a high rate of spin. The length, trajectory and direction of the ball flight is determined largely by the type of spin created at the point of impact. A slice is a type of shot ...
Published: 9/23/2009 3:01:05 AM
Golf course maintenance hinges on the head greenskeeper's knowledge of the maintenance and care of the grass sod resident on his golf course. Many golf courses employ a head greenskeeper who has a certification or degree in landscaping or ...
Published: 9/15/2009 3:01:03 AM
The swing plane affects the direction the golf ball travels when hit and the trajectory of the shot. The plane is an imaginary flat surface used to describe the path and angle on which the club swings. The golf swing consists of the backswing ...
Published: 9/8/2009 3:00:58 AM
The game of golf can be broken down into two elements: the long game and the short game. In the long game, power and distance are required so that the player's ball can approach the putting green in as few strokes as possible. In the short game, ...
Published: 9/1/2009 3:01:00 AM
For almost as long as there has been golf, there have been professional golfers. From the early days on the links of Scotland to today's multimillion dollar tour events, there are some milestones in the history of professional golf.
Published: 8/30/2009 3:01:02 AM
The rubber band effect is a way to describe the golf swing by understanding it in terms of storing energy by changing shape and then releasing energy in a sudden burst by snapping back to original position. Just as a rubber band can be stretched ...
Published: 8/28/2009 3:01:09 AM
The definition of etiquette is: the forms and manners conventionally acceptable or required in society. On the golf course, this means being courteous to the golf course and your fellow golfer. Etiquette plays a big part in enjoying your round ...
Published: 7/26/2009 3:00:53 AM
Golf's Stableford scoring system rewards golfers with points on a hole-by-hole basis for shooting certain scores. The lower your score, the more points you receive, and the golfer with the most points wins.
The Stableford system is a popular ...
Published: 7/8/2009 3:00:49 AM
A scramble involves four golfers playing as a team. Each player tees off and the team selects the best shot. Players then take their next shots fom there. This continues until a ball is sunk. All holes are played this way. A scramble speeds up ...
Published: 6/30/2009 3:00:49 AM
A golf handicap is a universal tool used to measure one golfer to another. Golf handicap can also be used to level the playing field when someone is golfing against someone significantly better than they are. The number associated with a golfer's ...
Published: 6/24/2009 2:40:21 PM
The U.S. Open is one of the oldest golf tournaments in the sport. It is held once per year and is open, through qualifying tournaments and various other criteria, to all golfers, amateur and professional, who have a two handicap or better. Unlike ...
Published: 6/21/2009 3:00:45 AM
Golfers are among the most popular athletes in the world. Golf is an individual support. Golfers don't wear helmets or face masks, and they are easy to recognize. Many individuals who see pro golfers on tour like them because they smile and ...
Published: 5/14/2009 11:34:58 AM
Fantasy sports have increased the involvement that fans have with their sports. While most people associate football and baseball with fantasy drafts and leagues, you can do it with other sports, including golf. It's a way to increase your ...
Published: 5/7/2009 3:00:44 AM
The PGA Tour is a very exclusive place to make a living. Only the best 200-plus golfers in the world can earn a spot to play regularly. However, younger and less experienced golfers are not necessarily shut out because they haven't qualified to ...
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Nassau is the most popular and most played golf tournament format. Consisting of three separate matches, the Nassau works well with both stroke and match play formats, and with or without handicaps. For a Nassau, the three basic matches include ...
Published: 5/5/2009 4:26:11 PM
Sometimes you just can't scare up a foursome. However, you can still add a little side interest to your round with one of these traditional three-man golf games.
Published: 5/5/2009 4:25:59 PM
A game of pairings, Vegas is a great option to keep everyone involved for the entire round. Depending on your stakes, the payoffs can be significant!
Published: 5/5/2009 4:25:46 PM
Hybrid clubs represent one of the biggest steps forward in club design. In fact, in the hands of the recreational golfer, the concept may well be the biggest step forward ever. Those who play the game regularly know full well that the flatter the ...
Published: 5/5/2009 4:25:42 PM
