This video of a golfer attempting to hit his ball off the ice has been sweeping the internet. It has golfers and non-golfers alike rolling on the floor laughing! It brings a whole new meaning to “play it as it lies.” [Read more…]
Pre-Owned Vs. New Golf Balls: Which Do You Need?
Everyone loves shiny new things. They go faster, feel better, look smarter and are a thrill to own. However, having shiny new objects all the time can be expensive, especially if they are prone to getting lost. Disappointing is an understatement when a brand new ProV1 disappears off the tee in the first few holes of a round. That disappointment becomes an expensive horror story when new ball after new ball vanishes into water, OBs and bushes. [Read more…]
Pre-Owned Vs. New Clubs: Which Is Better?
Like most objects of desire, there are several roads to the path of ownership. Justifying a new bag of clubs to a wife or husband might require combat fatigues and a highly convincing case involving some crocodile tears. However, if the term “pre-owned” dropped into the conversation, there’s a high probability that any predicted backlash and resistance suddenly falls away. There are times, however, when it is perfectly reasonable to consider investing in new clubs. [Read more…]
This Wedge Provides The Most Versatility
Choosing which wedges to carry is easily one of the most difficult choices golfers must make. With so many different options, deciding which wedges fit your game and the courses you’re bound to play is difficult. [Read more…]
Why Setting Goals Can Help Improve Your Golf Game Over Time
Top golf coaches say that the best players to work with are the ones who are willing to set long-term goals and stick to them. There’s nothing wrong with just going out and golfing over and over again to have fun. But if you want to see real improvements in your game, you are going to need a direction to work toward. And pretty much every effective strategy includes a bit of planning and somewhere to start, no matter how modest. [Read more…]
How Many Wedges Do You Need In The Bag?
Pay close attention and you’ll see professional golfers playing various numbers of wedges and different lofts combinations. Many play with two, but some carry more. Take Phil Mickelson, for example. He’s arguably the best player in the world and he plays with four wedges, including a 64-degree. [Read more…]
Putters: Which Type Works For You?
When testing new golf clubs, the putter usually gets overlooked. It’s much more fun to test out the latest drivers by seeing how far you can hit balls down the range, but getting a putter that fits your game is the most crucial thing you can do to lower your score. It’s hard to overlook when you realize it’s the club you use most during every round. [Read more…]
3 Ways To Always Get Over Your Bad Shots
Everyone gets the bad-shot jitters at some point. Are you trying to impress your boss or a client? Want to save face in front of your golfing buddies? Hope to inch under your personal best score? When each stroke matters and the pressure is high, you’re not the only one who sometimes gets stuck in a downward spiral of bad shots. Any coach or friend can tell you to “shake it off,” but what does that actually mean? How can you just “get over it,” and move on to play your best? [Read more…]
8 Ways To Fix Your Slice
You know the routine… the fear, the heart-thumping and dry throat. Despite your poor attempts to block the thought from creeping into your mind, you step up to the first tee and see the hazard to the right. You hold your breath and hope that your regular slice will miraculously give you a break and give you a shot on the short grass. Lo and behold, as soon as it leaves the driver head, you know where it’s bound. You knew as soon as you hit the ball that it was going to banana-bend out of sight to the right (or left, as the case may be). [Read more…]
Do You Really Need a Range Finder? 5 Reasons You Do
Distance measuring devices have transformed the game of golf. Since they were first added to golf bags, devices like laser range finders, GPS watches, applications and other range finders have been aiding in game improvement and enjoyment for golfers around the world. [Read more…]