Golf books will not hit balls for you, but the best ones change how you think about practice, strategy and pressure. A few have stayed in print for decades for a reason. Technique and fundamentals Short game The mental game Both pair well with the ideas in our guide to golf psychology. Statistics and strategy … Read more
Golf is unusual among sports because the playing field changes completely from one venue to the next. Knowing the main types of course helps you prepare and choose the right shots. Links Links courses are the original form of golf, built on sandy coastal land in Scotland, Ireland and England. They have few trees, firm … 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
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
