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
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
Each scoring barrier asks for something different. Breaking 100 is mostly about avoiding disasters; breaking 90 is about the short game; breaking 80 needs solid ball-striking and very few wasted shots. Work on the right thing for your level and progress comes much faster. Breaking 100: no more big numbers To shoot 99, you can … Read more
A better swing rarely comes from one magic tip. It comes from a sound setup, a body that moves in the right order and a rhythm you can repeat when the round gets tense. The good news is that the first of these is entirely in your control before the club even moves. Start before … Read more
