For many people, the process of getting better at golf starts with an attempt to improve your handicap. In golf, a handicap is a number that indicates your ability as a player. For example, if a player has a +10 handicap, they play about ten strokes above average. As all golfers know, lower numbers are … Continue reading “Can you really improve your golf handicap by 10 strokes?”
Whether completely new to golf or a seasoned professional, chances are you may not actually know the golf rule book as well as you think. You may feel like you know the rules well enough to play, but there are actually some weird golf rules that could actually have an effect on your score. One … Continue reading “3 weird golf rules all pros know, but you may not”
As parents, you are always teaching your children new things. Whether they are learning about the way the world works or simply what they’re interested in, kids often learn by watching their parents. Exposing your kids to your hobbies and passions can help them develop their own. For golfers, bringing your kids to the course … Continue reading “How young can kids start playing golf?”
Despite golf’s popularity among the older demographic, it can actually be quite difficult on the body. Golfers struggling with arthritis or other joint problems may find it difficult to play without pain. Hip arthritis in particular can be very painful while golfing and can affect your ability to play at all. Hip rotation is diminished … Continue reading “Playing golf after hip surgery”
In a time of increasing tension and uncertainty, most people are searching for some way to de-stress. Some of our favorite calming activities have been disrupted due to COVID-19, but there are still ways to take care of your mental health while protecting your physical health. Believe it or not, playing a round of golf … Continue reading “3 Mental health benefits you get from playing golf”
Many golfers also have interest in other sports, whether they’re a player or a spectator. In the case of junior golfers, many of them also play soccer or baseball. Surprisingly, golfers that also play baseball report having trouble with their baseball swing because of their golf swing or vice versa. While there are some similarities … Continue reading “Golf swing vs. baseball swing: A breakdown”
If you are in your 40s, 50s, or 60s, learning to play golf may seem like an impossible task. Everyone thinks an old dog can’t learn new tricks, and sports are better left to the young. However, your age should never prevent you from enjoying the best game on earth. For many people, retirement signals … Continue reading “Learning to play golf at 60 is possible”
Last year’s Masters Tournament had to be rescheduled due to Covid, and only players and essential personnel were allowed to attend. This year, however, the famous golf tournament plans to reopen for limited in person attendance. While this policy is subject to change depending on their ability to host the tournament safely, the current plan … Continue reading “2021 Masters tournament attendance information”
If you are a fan of celebrity golf events, you’ve probably seen Charles Barkley make an appearance on the green. The retired basketball player and sports commentator is something of a golf enthusiast. However, he has never had much success because he uses what some have called the ugliest golf swing, they’ve ever seen. Barkley’s … Continue reading “Charles Barkley fixed his ugly golf swing”
With golf soaring in popularity in the face of national stay at home orders, many people are considering taking up the sport again. If you haven’t played in years due to injury, a busy work life, or simply lack of interest, it may seem like a daunting task to get back into golf. Fortunately, it’s … Continue reading “How to get back into golf after not playing for a long time”
