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Golf’s Semi-Annual Inconvenience: How to Deal with Aerated Greens

Is there anything worse than putting on aerated greens? Or bad greens in general? While some golf courses have slow greens and others have fast greens, the main thing golfers want is smoother greens....

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Provisional Ball in Golf: When is it Appropriate to Hit Another One?

Have you ever hit a tee shot that you think is in play, only to get there and figure out that it’s out of bounds? Or, sometimes even more frustrating, you can’t find it so it’s a lost ball?  If...

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Avoid the Confusion: The Lost Golf Ball Rule 101

Is there anything worse than losing a golf ball? Not only are you out $4 or $5, you have to deal with the penalty strokes and the frustration that comes with it. Losing a golf ball is a frustrating...

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Ready Golf: Do your Part to Prevent Slow Play

Let’s face it – slow golf is the worst and one of the few downsides to this great game. The solution to speeding up play on golf courses is to start playing ready golf more often. But what is ready...

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The Frost Delay in Golf: A Necessary Inconvenience

Nobody knows the weather like an avid golfer. If I need a weather report, I’ll just ask my golf buddies because most of them are half meteorologist, half golfer.   One of the worst parts of winter...

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Biggest Rule Change: Grounding your Club in a Hazard

Knowing the rules of golf is a huge advantage to shaving shots off your scorecard. It’s easy to get confused on what’s allowed and what can result in a penalty during the round – especially near...

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Cart Path Relief: Take the Drop or Be a Hero?

If you’re like most golfers you probably asked, “How do I take cart path relief?” Is it the nearest point of relief? Do I get one club length? Can I drop on either side of the path? These are all good...

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Sandbagging in Golf: Easy Ways to Spot One

Golf is a game of integrity and cheating is one of the worst things a golfer can do. It’s not as easy to spot with competitors in amateur golf but pros is a different story. Nearly every shot on the...

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Reality Check: Is Golf Actually Bad for your Back?

Is golf bad for your back? Or do most people just have tight muscles off the course and golf simply aggravates them? These are good questions that we’ll address today to help you avoid golf injuries...

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Rare Air: What is a Plus Handicap in Golf?

Handicaps are an important part of golf as they allow players of different abilities to compete with one another. A course handicap index can also help you set and achieve golf goals over time. Most...

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Golf Beginners: How Many Clubs in a Golf Bag and Which Ones

If you’re new to the sport I’m sure you’ve asked, how many golf clubs can I carry? Is there a limit to how many clubs I can have in my golf bag? It’s a good question because there are a ton of rules...

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How to Break 70: 7 Proven Ways to Shoot Under Par

Breaking par and shooting in the 60s is one of the greatest accomplishments in golf. Even becoming a scratch golfer is impressive, as the average male golfer has a 14.2 handicap. But what does it take...

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Are we really doing this? The Golf Ball RollBack Debate

Golf has been booming since 2020 which was much needed in the sport. According to the National Golf Foundation, 3.3 million people played golf on a course for the first time in 2022.  Not to mention...

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Hurry Up: 11 Tips to improve Pace of Play and Play Faster Golf

Have you ever wondered how long it should actually take to play 18 holes of golf? It’s a good question because a day at the golf course can take longer than we want sometimes. In a perfect world, golf...

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Winter Golf Tips: 8 Ways to Play your Best in the Cold

Cold weather makes playing golf even more challenging. But if you’re an avid golfer like myself, you don’t let chilly temperatures stop you from playing this great game. Whether you are playing golf...

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Driving Range Etiquette: The Unspoken Rules of the Range

Golf is booming since 2020 which means that courses and driving ranges are busier than ever. If you’re just getting started, it’s important to know driving range etiquette so you don’t anger (or...

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Golf Statistics by Handicap: A Realistic Look

How do your statistics match up with your handicap? Are you over or underperforming?  If you’re like most golfers, you want to improve your skills and keep shooting lower scores. Knowing the numbers...

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The Impact of Humidity on Golf Ball Distance

One of the reasons we love this game is the challenges it brings. Not only does the course itself test you, so does the weather.  So how does humidity affect golf balls distance? Does humidity help...

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If it is Breezy, Swing Easy: Play Better Golf in the Wind

Windy conditions can make the game a lot harder… if you don’t know how to adjust your swing and strategy. I’m sure you’ve heard the old saying, “When it’s breezy, swing easy.” While the saying gets...

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Golf Terms That Every Beginner Needs to Know

If you are a brand-new golfer, you might get confused when you hear the endless amount of golf terms. You probably hear things on the golf course like “Bite, snowman, eagle or shank” and have no idea...

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