When most of us imagine the typical golfer, we probably default to old men, rich people, and businesspeople looking for a creative place to hold meetings. Compared to other sports, golf appears to have a much less diverse body of players and fans, with a much greater barrier to entry. Anyone can play basketball on … Continue reading “Is golf dying?”
Anyone who’s familiar with the conditions knows that having Parkinson’s takes a severe toll on your mobility. People with Parkinson’s experience tremors, stiffness, and slowness of movement, which may impair their ability to exercise and participate in fun activities. Living with a chronic illness can produce many complications that lead to stress, and stress has … Continue reading “Playing golf with and for Parkinson’s disease”
We have all had the experience of waking up for tee time on a warm morning expecting pleasant weather only to end up perspiring for a full eighteen holes. People have different weather preferences but playing golf on a hot day can take some of the fun out of this fantastic outdoor sport. If you … Continue reading “Staying cool when playing golf”
Any golfer you ask will tell you that golf is not only a physical activity, but a mental one. Did you know that thinking about golf is just as important as playing golf. Most new players think the best way to practice is to hit a golf ball. But crafting your approach on how to … Continue reading “Books about golfing that will make you a better golfer”
Anyone with a bad back or knees knows that a game of golf can be hard on the body. If you have ever played a few holes of golf and come home to an aching back, you might have found yourself wondering: is golf bad for you? The short answer is no. Golf is good … Continue reading “Is golf bad for you?”
As we transition out of summer and warm weather, ideal outdoor days become few and far between, so many of us are struggling to keep up with our outdoor hobbies. You might have to play less golf as the weather gets colder and the driving range turns muddy in the rain. Even if you can … Continue reading “Staying in golf shape through the winter”
As the pandemic continues out of the summer months and into the fall, many of us are looking for excuses to get out for some socially distanced enrichment. Golf has become increasingly popular for this very reason. Though seasoned golfers certainly don’t need reasons to play golf, the rest of the population didn’t necessarily see … Continue reading “4 Scientific secret benefits of playing golf”
If you watched any of the Olympic golf tournaments this year, you likely noticed that the rules and format of the games were different from those of the PGA tour. Most Olympic sports are slightly different than their typical professional counterparts, and golf is no different. Golf was absent from the Olympics for 112 years, … Continue reading “Olympic golfing rules and differences”
Playing golf after major surgery may sound like a less than wise choice, but there are actually some cases where a surgery can improve your golf skill. Most golfers are aware that hip rotation is key to an efficient and effective swing. As a result, hip damage and other such joint problems can take a … Continue reading “Playing golf after hip replacement surgery”
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?”
