“Golf cart” can mean two quite different things: the motorized vehicle you ride in, and the push cart (or trolley) that carries your bag while you walk. Both come in several types. Electric golf carts Most course fleets are electric. They are quiet, produce no exhaust and are cheap to run. Older models use lead-acid … Read more
From club competitions to charity days and the major championships, golf events use a handful of scoring formats. Each one rewards a different style and calls for a different strategy. Stroke play Every stroke on every hole counts, and the lowest total wins. Professional tour events and most club championships use it. One disastrous hole … Read more
Your hands are the only contact with the club, so the grip controls where the clubface points at impact. A small change in grip can turn a slice into a straight shot, which is why coaches often start here. Three ways to join the hands Overlapping (Vardon) grip. The little finger of the trailing hand … Read more
Many golfers arrive at the course, tie their shoes and hit their first drive cold. The first few holes then serve as the warm-up, and stiff muscles are more easily strained. A few minutes of preparation fixes both problems. Why dynamic, not static Long, held stretches before playing can temporarily reduce power. Before a round, … Read more
Buying for a golfer seems easy until you realize they are picky about their equipment. A little detective work first avoids the “nice, thanks” reaction. Find out three things Consumables are safe bets Golfers go through balls, gloves and tees constantly. A dozen of their usual ball, possibly personalized with initials, is almost always welcome. … Read more
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
All golf balls look alike, but construction changes how far they fly, how much they spin and how they feel. The right ball will not transform your game, but the wrong one can cost shots around the green. How a golf ball is built The main categories Which one is for you? Weather plays a … 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
