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Finding out how far you should stand from the golf ball can sometimes feel impossible. Have you tried to line up a shot and felt you were either over-extended or cramped up? Luckily, this is an easy fix, and we’ll show you how to set it up so you’re the proper distance every time. When…

Every golfer hates slicing the ball to see it go way offline, find the trees, hazards, or even worst, the outer bounds. Fixing your golf slice will take time and practice, but following the correct steps will put you on the right path and on your way to moving onto the next bad habit :-)….

Golf can be an intimidating sport to learn. There are many rules to wrap your head around and more jargon than a game of Dungeons and Dragons. But, while it may not be as simple as hitting the ball and hoping for the best, I’m here to help you at least understand how golf scoring works….

It’s infuriating to prepare for a shot and take a good swing only to watch the golf ball dribble in front of you instead of flying across the fairway. Many say that topping the ball is embarrassing, and although it may feel that way, it’s entirely normal for many players. And, luckily, fixable with this…

While golf is exciting to play and watch, it can be enormously frustrating when you constantly lose balls by driving, chipping, or putting them incorrectly. Increasing your chipping abilities and consistency is the easiest way to dramatically improve your general golf game, indirectly increasing your confidence and fun. Follow these steps to learn how to…

Whether you’re upgrading to a new set, simply have an old set lying around, or won’t be playing golf anymore, we all occasionally have some golf clubs to sell. But with so many dodgy schemes and chancers around, how can you sell them safely? We ranked the best places to sell golf clubs: If you…

One of the cool things about golf is that you can adjust your grip to influence your ball flight. There are multiple types of grips, but today let’s look at the difference between strong and weak golf grips and how they can impact your game. The main difference between strong and weak golf grips are…

If you’re a golf fan, you’ve probably heard a lot of buzz around LIV Golf, which is described by some as a revolutionary force that is improving golf and by others as an existential threat to the tradition and history of golf. But what is LIV Golf exactly? The LIV Golf Tour is a Saudi-backed…

Golf is easily one of the most popular and beloved sports globally to play or watch. Playing golf against your friends can be incredibly enjoyable; however, how to hit a golf ball straight remains one of the biggest challenges in the game. Hitting the golf ball straight is challenging, even for the best players in…

Call it a chunk, fat shot, or chili-dipping; nobody likes to hit the club into the ground before the golf ball. Every golfer now and then hits the ground before the golf ball, and mostly it is because their concentration is not where it should be. Here’s how to stop hitting behind the golf ball:…

A game as full of tradition and history as golf has some terms and play styles that might confuse newcomers, and 4 ball is one of them. If you’ve been invited to play with friends and you hear that it will be a 4-ball golf game, you may wonder what it is. So, what is…

Consistently hitting perfectly straight shots is neither possible nor necessarily the right course of action for a successful game. Some level of curvature in the ball’s trajectory can help golfers of all handicap levels achieve consistently low scores. That’s where draws and fades come in (and the Honest Golfers guide to golf draw vs fade…

While some rules in golf may work against players, one direction can work for a player, and this is the rule concerning the provisional ball. Using this rule properly in a round can save you strokes, but what is a provisional ball in golf? A provisional ball is played when the ball in play may…

Getting more distance is a great, never-ending quest for golfers of all levels. From weekenders to pros, every player looks for ways to add those few extra yards to their shots. When it comes to adding yardage, there are some simple and basic guidelines you can use right now to hit a golf ball further….

While hitting a straight, clean shot is every golfer’s goal, our movements don’t always go according to plan. Though in some cases, the curvature might be soft enough for you to still get a great shot, in others, you’re not as lucky…watching the ball violently curve either to the left or the right. If you’ve…

If you’re new to golf, you may be overwhelmed by a litany of new terms. After all, who would have thought a sport that’s so quiet and relaxing would have so much terminology? Two confusing golf terms are chipping and pitching. Golf chipping and pitching both involve hitting the ball from a relatively short distance….

The most important part of golfing, especially as a beginner, is ensuring you hold the golf club correctly. If you don’t hold it correctly, you will have a hard time getting far, accurate shots, and you might build bad habits if you don’t start out holding the club properly. Once you choose your club, you…

Every golfer knows that it takes a good level of consistency to be excellent on the course. You’ll be caught between grooving the right swing and consistently trying to hit the ball in the middle of the face with your iron. These are tough jobs already, and the last thing you’ll want is to attempt…

As someone who’s just developed an interest in golfing, you’ll probably hear so many words you’re used to being used in different contexts, and that can be pretty confusing. One of such words is golf handicap, which is the numerical measure of a golfer’s potential. While handicap is a popular golfing term, not many people…

Whether you’re a pro golfer or just a fan who goes to the course once in a while, you’ll want to know different golf terms and what they mean. One of the golf terms that are quite confusing to many golfers is hole-in-one. You’ve probably heard people talk about a hole-in-one in golf or seen…

Many golf enthusiasts often ask why golf courses have 18 holes. The truth is that it’s not always been so. Golf courses had different numbers of holes and were not played in any defined order in the past. However, 18 holes have become the standard, leading more people to ask why a golf course would…

If you’ve been golfing for a while, you have heard pro golfers talk about golf divots. It’s one of the concepts that golfers often pursue. Perhaps, its popularity is birthed from the fact that it can help golfers know the state of their swings. If you’re hearing it for the first time, we’ll discuss how…

Indeed, golf is a very popular game, and its popularity worldwide translates to a broader lexicon. Some of the words used are easy and popular. Others are rarely used, and many people struggle with their meanings. One such golf word that may confuse beginner golfers and passive fans is mulligan. If you’re just starting out…

If you listen to pro golfers talk, you’ll often hear them talking about how desirable draw shots are. The consistency and ease of control that this shot offers make it one of the most popular among golfers looking to control their slice. However, you’ll need some practice to learn how to hit a draw in…

Let’s face it, many amateurs and even pro golfers struggle with the slice at different points in their careers. However, we all know that a few tweaks can help you turn what has become a golfer’s nightmare into a strong, power fade. Apart from its popularity among many top golfers, there are many other incentives…

When starting with golf, you’ll notice several strange, idiosyncratic terms and rules. Some of these terms can leave you even more confused than you are. One of such oddities that you’ll see in golf is referencing birds in names of styles and scores. That’s why you’ll hear terms like eagle, birdie, and even albatross. Well,…

As someone who’s just begun to pick interest in golf, you’ll often hear the terms “handicap” and “handicap index.” Many golf followers fall into the trap of using both words interchangeably, but they are technically different, especially when you look at how they are awarded. If you are keen on knowing the difference between the…

As someone who’s just started taking their golfing rounds seriously, you’ll often hear people talk about golf handicap and their relevance. A golf handicap is so crucial in golfing competitions that it determines how and where you play competitive golf.  So what is a golf handicap? A golf handicap is a numerical value representing a…

We are all pretty familiar with professional sporting events. In normal circumstances, a professional sporting event features professional sports players. What if I told you this isn’t always the case? In golf, there is actually something called a “Pro-Am”. So, what is a Pro-Am in golf? A golf Pro-Am is when both professional golfers and…

Whether you’re new to the game of golf or have been golfing for decades, you might ask yourself this prying question: why do we always say ‘fore’? What’s the meaning behind it? Well, believe it or not, the term ‘fore’ in golf has a pretty rich history that dates back to the Middle Ages… Why…

Congaree Golf Club is one of the most renowned golf clubs in the world to open in the past ten years. The golf club sits on a former 18th-century rice plantation on over 2,000 acres of land and was designed by legendary golf course designer Tom Fazio. So, where is Congaree Golf Club? Congaree Golf…

There are few things more visually attractive in the sports world than a well-maintained golf course.  It probably won’t surprise you to learn that keeping the average golf course in impeccable condition takes a good deal of time and effort. Golf courses are known to increase home and property value, but a related question often…

Whether you are an amateur golfer or you’ve been playing golf for some time, a slice is one of the most frustrating mistakes that keep coming up. Unfortunately, most amateur golfers do not know that this mistake can be fixed. No wonder you’ll often hear people ask what a slice is in golf. So, what…

Whether you are a golf enthusiast or you’ve just started developing an interest in the game, there are certain related words and phrases that you’ll often hear during the game. One of such phrases that always come up is a shotgun start in golf. Unfortunately, many people do not know what the phrase stands for…

What is a golf scramble? The popularity of golf means that we see people come up with different formats of golf every day. But one golf format that has gained fame across different regions is the golf scramble format. If you do not know what a golf scramble is, here’s a detailed explanation to help….

“The tournament will be a 4-man shamble, shotgun start at 1:00 PM.” What is a golf shamble? Is it a misspelling of a golf “scramble”?! For those regular golfers who frequently play various tournaments, that may be a very clear cut description. If you only find yourself playing a few rounds of golf annually, along…

Let me guess…you’re here, trying to settle a bet on what is a golf course slope rating. Amirite? You think a golf slope rating measures how fast a green is. …and the person you’re betting thinks a slope rating is anything else. So, what is a golf course slope rating? A golf course slope rating…

Many golfers are unaware of an important golf metric known as course rating.  Course ratings have been around for over 100 years and appear on every golf scorecard. But what is a golf course rating? In simple terms, a course rating can tell you if your home course is actually as brutal as you think. It could…

What is a golf hook and how do you fix it? There are many terms for different shots in golf–slice, hook, cut, fade, draw, top, fan, blade, fat, thin–the list goes on. Among the most common “misses” in golf are the “hook” and the “slice.” Both of these terms are general descriptions of shots that…

Have you ever found yourself standing on a golf course as the sun goes down, looking out over the rolling hills and thinking to yourself, isn’t this just beautiful? Well, you’re not alone, because most people wonder where are the best golf course wedding venues located? So, what (and where) are the best golf course wedding venues?…

What is a Nassau in golf? As you get up to the first tee with your weekend golf group, one of your buddies says, “Want to make this interesting?”. The conversation then continues with various grumblings, complex mathematical calculations, haggling on over inflated handicaps, and the overall fairness of the proposed terms. Then, someone cuts…

If you’re researching “are golf lessons worth it?”, cost is probably a concern. And rightly so, because golf as a hobby can be expensive! You can spend hundreds, even thousands, on decent clubs. Then you need golf shoes, golfing clothes and a good supply of balls and tees. Whether you pay for membership in a…

When it comes to golfing lingo, terms aren’t always as easy as they may sound. You really have to take the literal approach out of the equation for most terms. The same is true for the knockdown shot. It’s not a volleyball spike, and it certainly has nothing to do with kickboxing takedowns. So what…

Can golf cause tennis elbow? Have you been playing more golf lately, and finding your elbow to be in discomfort? Oftentimes when this happens to golfers, they assume that they are experiencing the common tennis injury known as “Tennis Elbow”. But, is that what you are experiencing or is it something different altogether? So, can…

There are some funny words used to describe golf terms. You might have wondered where some words came from or what they mean. Golfers have their own language! One golf term that you might have heard a golf pro on TV use is the word birdie. What does it mean? Where did this golf term…

When you think of a round of golf, you probably think about the typical 18-hole golf course right? Did you know there are different types of golf courses with different numbers of holes? So, what is a Par 3 golf course? A par 3 course is a golf course that consists of only par 3…

When you start learning more about golf, one of the most exciting things is discovering the different terms used in the sport. Knowing them can make you feel like a true insider. But if you erroneously use them in the wrong place, you might come off as a pretender. One of the most common mistakes…

What is a fairway in golf? Imagine a simple black and white set of lines that comes into play in a recreational golf game. These lines mark where a player can stand on a course of any length, from a short 9-hole course, to a long 18-hole championship course… So, what is a fairway in…

There are a plethora of terms used in golf. If you’re new to golf and hear a term such as “eagle,” you might be scratching your head. What is an eagle in golf, and is it something you should strive for? What is an eagle in golf? An eagle in golf is a score that…

Golf is historically one of the most expensive sports in the world…but why is golf so expensive? You might be quick to blame golf equipment, because that alone can cost tens of thousands of dollars. But in all fairness, it’s not only the equipment that makes golf so costly. So, why is golf so expensive?…

If you are a casual golf fan or even just a casual sports observer you’ve probably heard of the term “golf major”. What is a golf major, anyway? I mean…you can tell from the title that a golf major is something important in the sport, and an event that fans ranging from the professional golfer…

It may seem like a really casual sport, but does golf burn calories? I mean…we golfers wear nice clothes, there’s not a lot of running involved, and there is a lot of time for breaks. But golf actually is a rather intense activity, even if it doesn’t look like it. And it may surprise you…

If you’ve ever been golfing (or even just seen golf on TV) you’ve no doubt heard someone shout “Oh no! He’s in the bunker!” Even casual golfers know that being in the bunker is never a good thing, but still wonder “know what is a golf bunker?”. What are golf sand traps that give even…

What is a golf pro? Golf courses in the United States are filled with people who think they are a pro. Many think they can teach you how to play golf and are willing to share their knowledge. Unfortunately, many of these people are nothing more than golf hacks. We created this article to help…

If you’re familiar with golf, you might be wondering why do golfers need caddies? (we answer that below) For those of you new-ish to golf: have you ever watched a golf tournament on television and wondered who the person walking along with the golfer is? Chances are, this person is hauling a golf bag and…

What is a golf caddy, anyway? We see them walking along behind a golfer, carrying a bag full of golf clubs, but who are caddies and what exactly do they do besides trail behind with a golf bag? So, what is a golf caddy? A golf caddy is an individual who carries the golfer’s bag…

With golf season wrapping up and Olympic golf being a pretty big deal, many people wonder how exactly the golfers are scored. If you’re considering getting into the game, you might be wondering how golf scoring works. I have honest golf news: basic golf scoring is fairly simple. This is how golf scoring works: Each…

If you’ve ever wondered how long does it takes to play 18 holes of golf (without stopping to catch your breath!), you’re not alone! After all, how many of us enjoy spending 3-4 hours in the hot sun or cold rain, with aching legs and sore muscles, to come in well short of par? But…

Are you crazy about golf? Do you have difficulty in keeping in touch with what goes on in the golfing world? Are you missing out on the gentle conversations of the gentleman’s game? Well look no further, because we have 10 of the Best Golf Forums Online for Golfers. Post your messages, interact with the…

If you are a golfer, you may wonder how important it is to estimate the distance from the ball to the flag. Since it is the first step to hitting a perfect shot, it is something that you need to learn. The sooner you can learn the process, the better you can hit. Regardless of…