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Provisional Ball in Golf: When To Use & How It Speeds Play

According to the USGA, you can hit a provisional ball if your shot lands near the out-of-bounds line and you cannot see where it ended. This saves you from returning to your original position to hit another shot, but you will incur a penalty stroke. I have hit thousands of provisionals during my 30 years on the golf course, and I welcome the practice for speeding up play. Although the concept is simple, several rules are attached to the practice. At the end of this post answer this rules question, you will know when you can play a provisional, how

December 31, 2023 No Comments

Why Is Golf So Hard? 10 Reasons & How To Address Them

Unlike many other sports, golf is challenging because it tests players physically, technically, mentally, and emotionally. This unique combination of demands means mastering golf requires time, patience, and often a sense of humor. Throughout my years of playing and teaching golf, I’ve become accustomed to how golfers vent their frustration. It’s often comical, like when a playing partner at Winter Park Golf Course hit a thin, knee-high shot on the par three. As he threw his club and dropped his head in disgust, he missed seeing his ball miraculously roll into the hole for an ace! Below, you’ll find lessons

December 26, 2023 No Comments

5 Best Golf Balls for Beginners: Affordable and High Quality

A two-piece low-compression distance ball like the Srixon Soft Feel is great for beginners because you get a few extra yards and plenty of forgiveness. I started using this ball years ago and have continued even though now I’m a mid-handicapper. 5 Best Golf Balls For Beginners: Srixon Soft Feel – Best Overall Wilson Zip – Best Budget Pick Callaway Warbird – Best for Distance Callaway Supersoft – Most Traceable TaylorMade Noodle Long And Soft – Straightest However, many new golfers waste time on poor-quality balls, and their game suffers. Others buy premium balls that cost as much as $50 a pack, only to lose half

December 25, 2023 No Comments

Noodle Golf Balls Review: Pros And Cons

The best Noodle golf balls are the Taylormade Noodle Long & Soft. The balls add consistency to the long game for those with moderate swing speeds to slightly slower than average swing speeds. They’re a great value, but our tests indicate they won’t add distance as they claim. Below, you’ll learn more about the balls and my experience using them so that you don’t waste money or time on the wrong ball. When I first heard of the Noodle golf balls, I thought it was a strange name. As I have researched it, I have realized how good these balls

December 22, 2023 No Comments

10 Best Cheap Golf Balls

Out of all the best cheap golf balls, the winner is the Bridgestone e12 Contact. It offers great greenside control, lowered backspin on long shots, and reduced side spin for straighter shots. ContentsTop 3 Best Golf BallsHow I Reviewed These Balls10 Best Cheap Golf Balls 20241. Best Overall – Bridgestone e12 Contact2. Most Affordable – Callaway Warbird3. Best for Slow Swing Speeds – Callaway Supersoft4. Highest Launching – Srixon Soft Feel5. Best for High Handicappers – TaylorMade Noodle Long & Soft6. Longest – TaylorMade Distance+7. Most Durable – Titleist Velocity8. Straightest – Maxfli Straightfli9. Best Feel – Titleist TruFeel10. Lowest Spinning – Pinnacle SoftWhat To Consider When

December 18, 2023 No Comments

10 Best Golf Balls for Seniors of All Skill Levels

A 2-piece low-compression ball like the Callaway SuperSoft can help add distance for seniors whose swing speed decreases with age. Plus, it will give you some forgiveness and won’t break the bank if you slice a few into the pond. A harder golf ball could make launching more difficult if your swing speed is slowing. However, there are a lot of great balls for seniors with other positives. If you buy the wrong ball, you could hurt your game or waste money on premium balls, which will be a waste of money. ContentsFeatured Best Golf Balls for SeniorsHow I Reviewed

December 17, 2023 No Comments

BombTech Wedges Review: Pros & Cons

The BombTech wedges are 304 stainless steel irons specially designed with a bigger club face and deeper grooves to add to its forgiveness. Plus, the heavier club weight gives it more stability. So, these are ideal if you’re a beginner looking for extra help in your short game (on a budget). BombTech has sold over half a million clubs in just over a decade, partly attributed to its aggressive pricing. In this BombTech wedges review, I’ll review what they offer. In my BombTech golf wedges review, I’ll dive deep into their pros, cons, and notable features. So continue reading to

December 12, 2023 No Comments

Daily Deals on Golf Gear

Every day, you can find big discounts on golf gear, but you’ll miss out on them unless you spend hours scouring the best golf retailers. Since our team is always writing reviews and sharing the best gear, we can share the deals that we see with you every day. Best Daily Deals on Golf Gear NIKE Infinity G Men’s Golf Shoe (25%) NIKE Air Max 90 G Golf Shoe (23%) PING Glide 4.0 Wedge w/ Steel Shaft (36%) RAPSODO Mobile Launch Monitor (40%) Team & Fan Golf Gear (25%) Cleveland Launcher XL Driver Golf Clubs (38%) Greg Norman Utility 1/4

December 12, 2023 No Comments

3 Wood vs 5 Wood: Differences, Pros, Cons

The 5-wood is better for new golfers and high-handicappers because of the added loft, forgiveness, and versatility. Yet, if you’re just looking for distance, the 3-wood is the more popular choice. You only have 14 clubs in your bag, so you won’t want to spend good money on a club you’ll never use. Or worse, a club that could hurt your scores, so be sure to read the full post. I often tell my students to try a 5-wood since its forgiveness makes it more helpful, yet most golfers go with a 3-wood. Below you can see which is best

December 6, 2023 No Comments

15 Best Golf Clubs For Beginners: Pros & Cons

The Callaway Strata set is the best golf club for beginners in 2024, beating out their rivals on price, forgiveness, and robust composition. If you are new to golf, it’s easy to waste money on the wrong club, so be sure to read to the end to discover high-launching, accurate, and consistent clubs. I started with a 7-iron and putter in my first year. Then, I bought a packaged set for convenience and affordability. Later, I had more control of my flight, launch, and spin and purchased individual clubs tailored to my swing. That’s why I share the best beginner sets,

December 5, 2023 No Comments

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