A golf club is made up of several individual components that are brought together as one during  the club-making process. The three main parts are the shaft (which can be made of either steel or a  lighter material called graphite), the clubhead (the shape and size of which depends on the type of  club being […]

Today’s technology enables people to hit a golf ball farther than ever before. It means that golf clubs are more expensive (and cooler-looking) as well. Clubs differ in size, shape, length, and  purpose. Each club is designed to hit the ball a certain yardage, a distance that is affected by many factors. This article discusses

Knowing the different parts of the golf course will help you plan effectively and make great shots. There are several parts a golf course but the 5 major parts are the tee, fairway, green, rough and hazards. Let’s have a look at them. Parts Of A Golf Course Although courses do vary in type, the

No single person is credited with developing the game of golf. For a game strictly defined by rules, even the exact location of its beginnings is somewhat murky. But where exactly did it originate from? Here is what you should know. Where Was Golf Invented? Countries such as France, China, and Holland have all laid

Uneven lies such as uphill, downhill and sidehill pose a serious challenge to golfers unlike hitting from a flat lie on the fairway. In order to improve your game, you must learn how to master each of these shots as almost all golf courses will have challenging uphill, downhill and sidehill lies. In this article

You’ve found a course that you want to play, your clubs are in the car, and you have called ahead to arrange for a tee time. Now what? From where to put your clubs to whom you need to see before playing, this article covers the check-in process from start to finish. Bag Drop Upon

Handicap golf is the best system ever devised in any sport to allow players of widely differing abilities to actually compete against each other. The USGA Handicap System is generally accepted throughout the United States. The system is based upon the ten best scores from a player’s last twenty rounds. To keep it simple, here’s

The average speed of a golf ball on a golf course is 340 km/h. Due to the fast pace at which the golf ball travels, many want to know if it’s dangerous enough to killl you on impact. Well, I did some research and here is what I found. Can A Golf Ball Kill You?

If you hit the ground before contacting the golf ball, you are guilty of “scalfing” or hitting a “fat” shot, a real block to low scoring. Hitting the ground first is bad on two counts. First, it slows the club head an instant before its all-important contact with the ball. Second, it produces poor contact

A golf tee is an elevated stand (usually made from wood or plastic) that is buried under the ground to support and elevate the golf ball. This is done prior to hitting the golf ball but only on your first stroke.  A lot of people wonder whether these golf tees make a difference or not