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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 its 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…

“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…

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…

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…

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…