Golf

If you are like most golfers, you have a problem with preventing the ball from slicing left to right (or the other way if you are left-handed). Not only does this problem decrease your accuracy,...

Golfing is live and well, so there will always be a need for a good caddy. Private clubs need caddies and so do some public courses. Caddying instills the notions of hard work, respect, and love...

Golfers make divots when they swing a golf club and tear off a piece of grass during the contact of hitting the golf ball. Golf etiquette states that the golfer should replace the divot by...

Golfers that hit a shot from far distances usually will make an indentation on the green, which needs to be fixed in order to protect the green from harm. Every golfer needs to take care of the...

Putting is the most frustrating part of golf for many people. Why is it so hard to get the ball in the hole from four feet away? Chances are that if you are struggling with your putting it is due...

Anyone who has ever played golf knows that it's in the top three most difficult things to get good at...EVER! So many golfers spend so much time thinking about mechanics and what could be wrong...

The old adage says that they chose to call the game golf because all of the other four letter words were taken. Golf is a game of pleasure and pain that has cast it’s addictive spell over millions...

By popular demand, another Playboy Golf Scramble will be held this coming March 24 through March 28th, in Beverly Hills.

The precision aspects of the game of golf involve the swing, the strike of the ball and choosing the proper club. The choice of the club is important because you can easily choose the wrong club...

A golf handicap is a number that is used to adjust the scores so players of different skill levels can compete on an equal basis. It reflects the approximate number of strokes a player is able to...

Speed equals power. Power produces an increased driving distance needed in order to get closer to the target, therefore minimizing any strokes a golfer takes during his short game. Many golfers...

As he takes his practice swing before teeing off, every golfer envisions his dream shot. It's high, long and sails straight away. But there are many components that contribute to a perfect...

Consistency becomes your best friend on the golf course. Your swing provides enough force to drive the ball down the fairway, but what if you can add a little distance to the ball every time? What...

The rotary golf swing analyzes the biomechanical movements, laws of physics, and the anatomical position encompassing the entire movement of a golf swing. According to Go-l-f.com, the perfect...

Golf carts have become incredibly popular, fueling a $200 million annual industry. Their use has branched out beyond golf courses into businesses, airports, schools, gated communities and even as...

A golf scramble is an excellent way for golfers of varying abilities to compete and enjoy the game. Scrambles are often set up as charity or fundraising events. To avoid cases where the most of...

Your golf club swing speed is the biggest factor in how far you hit the golf ball. You don't have to be a big, muscular person to have a high swing speed--although it doesn't hurt. Good form and...

Mowing golf course grass incorporates a wide range of practices. These techniques allow the grass to be mowed at a height lower than the average person could achieve with standard equipment. In...

Tiger Woods is all the media is talking about these days, sending the gossip world into a tizzy. Jokes about Woods’ alleged affair(s), domestic dispute with his wife, and possible prescription...

To develop a consistent golf swing, you must maintain a consistent spine angle. The angle of your spine when you are addressing the ball forms the center of the swing. To check your spine angle,...

The PGA tour is a series of golf tournaments open to professional golfers. The top tournaments are known as the majors. They include the Masters, the U.S. Open, the British Open and the PGA...

Golf cart batteries like many marine batteries are deep cycle batteries. Deep cycle batteries hold a charge for a much longer period of time than do other types of batteries, according to...

Ping is a golf equipment manufacturer founded by Karsten Solheim in 1959. Solheim began designing golf clubs in his Redwood City, California, garage. The name "Ping" was given to the first putter...

Most golfers know the pain of shanking a shot with your pitching wedge. In many cases, the shot comes after a great drive or second shot that allows you to hit an easy wedge to the green. The hard...

Fairway woods aren't intimidating when the ball is teed up, but they can create fear in a golfer's heart when the ball sits on the ground. If the golfer can use a tee to get the golf ball...

Having dirty balls is awful. Making sure that you keep your balls clean will enhance your performance and keep you striving to get a hole in one.

The "late release," also known as a "delayed uncocking of the wrists," "holding the wrist angle," and "creating lag," is one of the most misunderstood aspects of the golf swing. When the club is...

Golfers who play the game regularly want to build a consistent and repeatable swing. To do this, they need to have excellent balance when they stand to address the ball. While this sounds simple,...

Winn is a leading producer of grips for golf clubs. They started as a producer of tennis equipment, but moved to golf grips after the founder found his golf grips inferior and decided to make...

Buying golf tees in bulk can be a great way for the avid golfer to save a little money. Prices for green fees and golf balls continue to increase, and overpaying for a pack of 20 tees from the...

A bad golf swing could be the result of having bad posture before the swing begins. One way to avoid bad posture during a golf swing is to position your golf club head correctly behind the golf...

Insecurities about proper form, swing and power plague a golfer's mind and affect the mental aspect of the game. However, outside influences, such as your health, not only affect your mental and...

The purpose of a golf handicap is to adjust every players' score so they can compete with others on an equal basis. The implementation is a little more complex. Since every golf course poses a...

A strong golf grip has nothing to do with strength; rather, it is a way of placing your hands on the club. If you look at the butt of the club as a clock, rotate your hands clockwise (for a...

Golfers understand that the flag on each hole shows you where you want to end up. The goal, of course, is to hit that little, white ball to the hole that the flag is stuck in, using as few strokes...

Adjusting a golf handicap to a particular set of tees, or a particular course, is known as calculating the course handicap. Courses that have more than one set of tees will list a rating and slope...

At some point during every golfer's career, he will hit an errant shot and be faced with a seemingly impossible lie behind a tree, bush or any other object. There are days it seems like no matter...

One of the most common problems among amateur golfers and even some veterans is controlling swing tempo. Many golfers try to swing too hard or too fast, thinking the ball will travel farther with...

We all want to swing a golf club like a pro golfer. It takes some time to perfect a golf swing and most pros and always working on there swing to improve it as well. It is a good idea to take some...

Putting in golf can be hard thing to master but once you do it can take a lot of strokes off of your golf game. Practice is key to improving at anything and this can be true when it comes to...

Golf handicap holes give golfers with lower skill levels the ability to compete with golfers of a higher ability. Handicap holes make golf rounds more exciting and competitive, and make the sport...

Maintaining forward tilt during a golf swing is an essential step in improving your game. It helps to avoid the common slice golfers encounter and also sends the ball straight and long....

A golf handicap index is a way of measuring a golfer's potential. The handicap is used to help players of differing abilities play against each other competitively. Handicaps are also used in...

Coming over the top in a golf swing is a common problem for amateur golfers. The phrase "coming over the top" means that on the downswing the club comes at the golf ball from an outside to inward...

Evaluating your golf performance can be difficult. Multiple variables affect your game on any given day, but taking an accurate assessment of your overall performance can be measured through a...

Ball position is one of the most important, and sometimes overlooked, aspects of the game of golf. Whether you are on the tee box, in the fairway or the rough, aligning the ball properly in your...

To buy the right ladies' golf clubs, you need to determine what type of golfer you are buying them for. Determine the right set of clubs for a lady golfer with help from a professional golf...

Buying golf shoes is a lot more complicated than it used to be because of all the options now available. Choose the right golf shoes for you with tips from a professional golf instructor in this...

To remove a golf grip, you'll need a draw knife to cut it off. Remove a golf grip yourself with advice from a professional golf instructor in this free video on golf.

Repairing a golf club can be a tedious process, and either requires replacing the damaged part or taking the club apart. Repair your golf club with tips from a professional golf instructor in this...