Why would anyone want to play a golf gambling game? Golf is hard enough. Why add more pressure by betting on the golf course? Well, everyone is different. I don’t need to gamble on golf to make it interesting. But I’m not opposed to a closest to the pin, skins, or Nassau bet, either. But …
Golf Guides
This is a catch-all category for posts that don't quite fit into other sections but are incredibly important for most golfers to learn and do. Examples of published posts or posts to come include how to play golf (rules), golf course etiquette, swing path and ball flight laws, golf terminology, and proper golf attire.
What to Wear to the Golf Course
If you’re headed out to the golf course for the first time, you’re probably concerned with having a good swing, having the right golf gear, or not looking like a total doofus your first time out. But there’s one other thing you need to worry about. In fact, this is arguably the most important because, …
Guide to Proper Golf Course Etiquette
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 …
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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