Golf gives you plenty of time to think, which is the problem. Between shots, worries about the last hole or the next hazard creep in. A few simple habits keep your mind on the shot in front of you. Build a pre-shot routine A routine is the same sequence before every shot: look at the … Read more
The right golf bag depends mostly on one question: will you carry it, push it or ride with it? Answer that first and the choice becomes simple. The main types What to check Weight. If you carry, every pound counts over five miles. Stand bags typically weigh between about 3 and 7 pounds. Dividers. Bags … Read more
Golf shoes do two jobs: grip the ground during a powerful rotational swing, and keep your feet comfortable over several miles of walking. The right pair depends on your feet, your climate and whether you walk or ride. Spiked or spikeless? Spiked shoes have replaceable soft plastic cleats. They give the most grip, useful on … Read more
Golf is not the most demanding sport, but the swing is a fast rotational movement repeated many times, and a round can mean walking five or six miles. Better fitness adds distance, improves consistency late in the round and reduces the risk of injury. Mobility The swing needs rotation, mainly from the hips and the … Read more
Most golfers know their score but not where the strokes went. Tracking a few simple stats shows which part of your game costs the most and where practice will pay off. The basic stats Track these for every round; you can do it on a paper scorecard: After ten rounds, patterns become obvious: many golfers … Read more
Golf looks complicated from the outside: clubs, rules, etiquette, a dress code. In reality, you can start with a few lessons, a borrowed or second-hand half set and a bucket of range balls. Take a few lessons early A short series of group or individual lessons with a qualified coach gives you a sound grip, … Read more
Wind exaggerates every flaw: spin turns into curve, a weak strike loses more distance, and the extra pressure to “fight” the wind leads to bigger swings. The players who score well in wind do the opposite and simplify. Stability first Widen your stance a little to stay balanced and grip down an inch on the … Read more
Technically, the driver is a wood too: it is sometimes called the 1-wood. But in everyday golf talk, “wood” means the fairway woods, usually a 3-wood and a 5-wood. The two clubs look similar and do quite different jobs. The key differences Head size. Drivers have the largest heads in the bag, up to 460 … Read more
A golf bag can hold up to 14 clubs under the Rules of Golf, but nobody has to carry that many. Knowing what each club is for makes it much easier to buy the right ones. What is in a typical set Beginners do not need a full bag A half set (driver or 3-wood, … Read more
Etiquette in golf is not about snobbery. It is a set of habits that keep everyone safe, the round moving, and the course in good condition for the next group. Most of it is common sense. Safety first Pace of play Slow play is the most common complaint on golf courses. Keep up with the … Read more
