Golf is scary for many beginners. There is tons to learn such as how to swing the club, manage the course, putting lingo, dress code and yes, even golf course etiquette. Some people are sticklers for etiquette and tradition, so it makes sense to learn proper golf etiquette before you play your first round. Or …
How to Play Golf with Strangers
Early in 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, was when I played my first course – a par-3, Pinecrest, in Vancouver, WA. After playing there a few times, I decided to branch out. I setup a tee at Colwood Golf Center, a par-3 golf course in Portland, Oregon. I went there expecting that it’d be …
Perfect Practice Putting Mat Review for 2021
Being as this is a golf blog, I have every excuse to buy golf gear for “research and testing purposes.” But my state locking down in early 2020 due to Covid-19 gave me another excuse. So, what did I buy? I bought the Perfect Practice putting mat. I was thinking about building my own putting …
Are Golf Lessons Worth It? Advice from a Beginner Golfer
Should you get golf lessons? Are golf lessons worth the money? I’ll admit, when I first saw these questions, I rolled my eyes because, to me, the answer is obvious. Or so I thought based on my past experiences. Around 10-12 years ago I started playing poker online. Like many players new to poker, I …
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How to Improve Your Putting
I came across a forum post on The Sand Trap titled, “Want to improve my putting.” The original poster said he had tried many putters and, lo and behold, none of them improved his putting. Imagine that. He said he figured the problem was him and then asked for putting drills and advice. Several people …
150+ Golf Terms and Definitions Every Golfer Should Know
The game of golf is much easier to understand when you know what the most common golf terms and lingo mean. You’ll find more than 150 golf definitions below. This glossary is in alphabetical order so that you can scroll down to find the definition for the words you don’t yet know. You can also …
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