Nick Lomas, Author at Golf Span - Golf Tips and Equipment Reviews

Clubs

Why are golf clubs so expensive? What Do You Actually Pay For?

As sporting hobbies go, golf is easily one of the most expensive. There are lessons to purchase, green fees to pay, and clothes to buy. And then there’s the equipment: golf balls, umbrellas, tees, and towels. You’ll also need a golf bag… a golf bag full of clubs. And if you’ve spent any amount of time shopping for a new set of golf clubs, you’ll have quickly realized that they ain’t cheap. It can be frustrating, but in the grand

Nick Lomas March 2, 2021

Courses

The 10 Best Golf Courses in Tennessee – Rated By Real Players

Tennessee has over 300 golf courses to play and the variety on offer will suit all skill levels. Irrespective of a preference, there are many courses that will whet the appetite. This task has been eased with a collaboration with TheGrint, our favorite mobile app that helps golfers track their handicap and stats. They have collected golf course reviews from millions of real golf rounds from real golfers. Ranking in order 1 to 10 The Governors Club Sweetens Cove Golf

Nick Lomas March 2, 2021

Questions

How to Stop Lifting Up in a Golf Downswing – Swing Technique Discussed

In many ways, golf is a game of individual style. From the clothes we wear to the clubs we use, to the swing we adopt, we have the freedom to fashion our own unique way of playing the game. However, there are some universal truths of swing technique that should not be ignored. One of those, as this article will explore, is the importance of not lifting up during the downswing. We’ll discuss why lifting up is bad and why

Nick Lomas March 2, 2021

Tips & Guides

How to Drive a Golf Ball Further – Perfecting Your Distance.

Distance, we are taught, is key to build a great game of golf around. Every golfer wants to know how to drive a golf ball further thus reducing the distance of the approach shot. Shorter distances require shorter clubs enabling you to exert more control and accuracy. Although accuracy will make your life much simpler by playing off the fairway, many of the younger golfers have adopted to bomb-and-gouge approach. They are hitting their drives as far as possible and

Nick Lomas March 2, 2021

Accessories

Trackman Alternatives – Launch Monitor Options

Launch-monitors and related golf technology are able to help golfers at all levels enhance and develop their game. We look at one of the leading names, Trackman, as well as Trackman alternatives. Power in golf is not restricted to club and ball technologies or brute strength. With advanced technologies, golfers can build their swing in a scientific way combining all the specific measurement that culminates in the purest possible contact between ball and clubhead. To unlock the secrets to a

Nick Lomas February 25, 2021

Clubs

Most Forgiving Putter – The Most Important Club In Your Bag

Putters come in a variety of shapes and designs and making a choice can be quite overwhelming. To make this a bit easier we will go through the most important features that you need to consider before purchasing the best forgiving putter for you… Head Design: Let us start from the bottom up and look at the various head designs. The main styles being blades, mallets, and counter-weighted heads. Blades are the oldest style and strong with the purists and

Nick Lomas February 25, 2021

Clubs

Taylormade R7 Irons Review – Should Age Make A Difference?

Since the Taylormade r540’s have worked so well for me, I thought it would be worthwhile focusing on some other classic game improving irons from the manufacturer. As a result, I decided to do a Taylormade r7 irons review, to show that the older model is still a viable option for many of you mid to high handicappers. Things To Consider Before Buying a Set of Irons If you are in the market for a new set of irons, there

Nick Lomas February 25, 2021

Gear

The Best Online Golf Stores – For Tech Savvy Golfers

The golf equipment and accessory markets are growing at a rapid pace and a good portion of the sales are being done online. In our search for the best online golf stores, we came across a number of interesting statistics… Research carried out by Grand View Research indicates that the global golf equipment market was valued at USD 6.51 billion in 2018, expanding at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 2.2% for the period ending in 2025. The increase

Nick Lomas February 25, 2021

Courses

10 Best Golf Courses in South Carolina – Rated By Real Players

South Carolina has over 360 golf courses to play. It’s a fantastic place to tour and test skill levels against top-quality layouts. Selecting the 10 best golf courses in South Carolina is a tricky task though. This task has been eased with a collaboration with TheGrint, our favorite mobile app that helps golfers track their handicap and stats. They have collected golf course reviews from millions of real golf rounds from real golfers. Ranking in order 1 to 10 Kiawah

Nick Lomas February 25, 2021

Courses

The 10 Best Golf Courses in Rhode Island – Rated By Real Players

Rhode Island may not have as many golf courses as some of the other States, but the 37 on offer are well worth visiting and taking the time to play. However, the selection of the 10 best golf courses in Rhode Island has proved a difficult task. This task has been eased with a collaboration with TheGrint, our favorite mobile app that helps golfers track their handicap and stats. They have collected golf course reviews from millions of real golf

Nick Lomas February 25, 2021

Gear

Trugolf vs SkyTrak: Launch Monitor Testing

In this post, I have decided to review two photometric launch monitors at different price points to see how their accuracy compares. The launch monitors in question are the Trugolf vs Skytrak devices. Over the past ten years, there has been a boom in golf launch monitors. There are two main types of options available; doppler radar and photometric technology. Doppler radars are renowned for their accuracy in detecting speed, while cameras traditionally provide more accurate spin and distance readings.

Nick Lomas February 23, 2021

Balls

Titleist DT Trusoft Review – An Affordable & Excellent Golf Ball

In the endless quest to improve their golf game, many players decide that it is necessary to play with premium golf balls. After all, they promise superior performance and allow the golfer to do things that simply wouldn’t be possible with cheaper golf balls. But the harsh reality is that premium balls are expensive. If you make a regular habit of buying them, they are going to make a substantial dent in your budget, forcing many players to question whether

Nick Lomas February 23, 2021

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Why are golf clubs so expensive? What Do You Actually Pay For?

The 10 Best Golf Courses in Tennessee – Rated By Real Players

How to Stop Lifting Up in a Golf Downswing – Swing Technique Discussed

How to Drive a Golf Ball Further – Perfecting Your Distance.

Trackman Alternatives – Launch Monitor Options

Most Forgiving Putter – The Most Important Club In Your Bag

Taylormade R7 Irons Review – Should Age Make A Difference?

The Best Online Golf Stores – For Tech Savvy Golfers

10 Best Golf Courses in South Carolina – Rated By Real Players

The 10 Best Golf Courses in Rhode Island – Rated By Real Players

Trugolf vs SkyTrak: Launch Monitor Testing

Titleist DT Trusoft Review – An Affordable & Excellent Golf Ball

Meet Nick

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