If you tend to rub elbows with distinct types of athletes, you may have run into a few baseball players playing golf on the course. There might be fewer golfers playing baseball, but the two sports are actually remarkably similar. Whether you’re trained in one or the other, it’s easy for baseball players to pick … Continue reading “Why baseball players are good golfers”
There is nothing more annoying than hitting the golf course and coming away with a new high score. If you’re a habitual golfer, you may have noticed that no matter how much you play, whether you’re practicing on the fairway or the driving range, you just keep getting higher and higher scores every time. Are … Continue reading “Is there anything more frustrating than getting worse at golf?”
As virtual reality games become increasingly popular, the options for VR sports continue to grow. Even though virtual reality is obviously not the real thing, it’s closer to real than ever before. Many VR sports games rely on realistic physics and include a variety of game modes to choose from. Virtual reality golf has come … Continue reading “Virtual reality golf is here”
It’s that time of year where parents and children alike are searching for resources to help them effectively market themselves to colleges. Athletes in particular have to build an impressive resume to attract college recruiters. Much of the information about college coaches recruiting players revolves around sports like basketball and football. It can be difficult … Continue reading “How to get recruited for college golf”
When working on your golf swing, there are certain muscles that need to be conditioned and exercised in order to produce an effective follow-through. Not enough golfers practice proper strength and conditioning for golf, and this can affect your ability to achieve a suitably balanced and flexible position. But how can you use strength training … Continue reading “What are the most important muscles for golf?”
When you hear the phrase “strength and conditioning” you probably think of bulky football players hogging the weight rack in the gym. But strength training is important for all athletes, not just those who play fast paced contact sports. Even golfers can benefit from these techniques. Being stronger helps you control the speed and distance … Continue reading “Golf strength and conditioning essentials”
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?”
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?”
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”
