Nick Lomas

Pro golfers know how long they hit all of the clubs in their bag and knowing the precise yardage is essential in professional golf. One often wonders, given their accuracy, how do pro golfers know yardage? With the advent of modern technology, there are several aids available to golfers from rangefinders to GPS apps that can work off your smartphone. These aids are NOT allowed in professional golf tournaments. How Then Do Professional Golfers Know Their Yardages? Top professional golfers

There is no doubt that there are many long hitters among the pros. Not all the top players are big drivers but a few names stand out for booming long shots of the tee. Let’s try to answer the question ‘how far do pro golfers drive?’ Average Distance Following the Zurich Classic of New Orleans 2021, the average driving distance on the tour is 295.6 yards. The leader being Bryson DeChambeau at 321.1 yards, and at number 68 is Keegan

Have you ever wondered what is meant by “the cut” in golf?  How do they determine the cut? And how many golfers make the cut? Going through qualifying school and getting your card to play on the pro tour is a tough assignment. Then you need to qualify or be invited to play in one of the big championships or majors. After all that you then have to overcome “the cut”. Why There Is A Cut? Most tournaments are played

Golfers often shout fore to warn players or others ahead of them when they hit a wayward shot. It is a warning for them to look out and not be struck by a golf ball. It is a common golfing term but many people are not aware of the origins and might well wonder, why do golfers yell “fore!” What Is The Origin Of The Term “Fore”? While there are a few theories, the most accepted understanding comes from the

Since ancient times, humans have looked up to the night sky and asked profound questions about, well, everything. Where did the universe begin? When will it end? Is it infinite? Are we alone? What does it all mean? Sure, these are important questions. But heck, we’re golfers. People of culture. Some of us look to the night sky and ask the questions that really matter. For example… How Many Golf Balls are on the Moon? We don’t have the answer

Generally speaking, drinking on a golf course is allowed at most clubs, but licensing regulations must be adhered to. However, for obvious reasons, the professional tour is the exception as the pros play for huge prize money and tour points to gain access to further special events during the tour. It is their ‘work’ after all,  and not many employers allow drinking at the workplace! If you go down a level to top league amateur golf, the same applies. Go

The cost of a golf simulator is made up of several components. You can acquire them in the form of a package, or purchase the individual components and combine them into a customized golf simulator. Since the prices of simulators vary considerably due to the quality and features that each offers, you can start small and build up to a top-end package. Or, if your budget allows, you can always start with the top-of-the-range product. This piece will discuss the

Identifying some of the most liked golfers of all time takes us through many decades of this great game. The judging criteria are subjective, but fan adoration and the legions of followers tell the story. Professional golfers, like any other top athletes, have their fans, but also detractors. The list is not in any rating order. List Of The Most Liked Golfers Arnold Palmer No golfer has experienced the adulation of such a large fan base as Arnie. ‘Arnie’s Army’