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How Many Clubs in a Golf Bag? [Don’t Get Penalized]

The rules about how many clubs in a golf bag are set by the two governing bodies: USGA and the R&A. The rules are not about limiting your ability but creating fair and equal grounds for competition. If you’re new, you will want to choose the best golf clubs to complement your unique style of play, so read on for tips on which clubs to choose! How Many Clubs in a Golf Bag? The maximum legal number of golf clubs in a bag allowed is 14. You can choose any combination, though. Some golfers prefer to use a driving iron

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What Does Driver Release Mean?

The first shot played on a particular hole in any round of golf is played from the tee of that hole. The main challenge of the first shot off the tee is to hit the golf ball as far and as straight as possible. The best golf club to use to achieve the maximum distance is the “1 club” or driver. For most amateur golfers, especially those with a higher handicap, using a driver can be a daunting and frustrating task. Common problems are that you tend to try to hit the ball too hard or your stance is incorrect

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Who Makes Pinnacle Golf Balls? Brands Explained

There are very few golfers that can honestly say that they have never encountered a Pinnacle golf ball and tried it out. Although it is not the pinnacle of golfing technology, Pinnacle golf balls provide golfers with an affordable option golf ball manufactured by one of the premium brands in the golfing world. So, Who Makes Pinnacle Golf Balls? The company that produces the world’s bestselling and most played / successful premium golf ball, Titleist Pro V1, manufactures the range of Pinnacle golf balls. Acushnet designs, manufacture, and tests Pinnacle golf balls at their golf ball facility in Fairhaven, Massachusetts.

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Who Makes Nitro Golf Balls? Brands Explained

Playing golf using premium branded equipment and accessories can become rather expensive. Fortunately, several brands are committed to making it an all-inclusive sport offering affordable golfing.  Golf balls are a major contributing factor in escalating the cost of golf, especially when you are a beginner and are losing balls on a regular basis. Nitro golf is based in Stuart, Florida, USA, owned by Reliable Knitting Works. Initially known as Nitro Leisure Products before changing their name to Nitro Golf.  They have been in the golfing industry for 25+ years following a philosophy of putting their customers first and listening to

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Who Makes Top Flite Golf Balls? Brands Explained

Anyone that has played a considerable amount of golf since 1971 will be acquainted with the Top Flite brand, whether it be golf balls, clubs, or other accessories. Looking at the history of the brand and its decline, the question arises whether they still make golf balls and who makes Top Flite golf balls.  Delving into the history of Top Flite reveals that the company started in 1971 when operating under the Spalding banner the company introduced the first Top Flite branded golf ball. Top Flite introduced the first 2-piece and multi-layered golf balls in the history of golf. After

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What Wedges Should A Beginner Carry?

When it comes down to the selection of wedges to carry in the bag, an unwritten rule is to allow 4 to 5- degrees between each wedge. So if the pitching wedge is at 46-degrees, then a gap wedge could be added in between the pitching and the sand wedge. A sand Wedge of 56 to 58-degrees is a universal wedge that can be used for bunker play and also for those tricky shots over traps or water to tight pin placement. Using these numbers, to cover the gap between the pitching and sand wedge, it then suggests a gap

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Why do my Golf Club Heads Break off?

Golf clubs are an expensive commodity, and most golfers treat their clubs with tender loving care. On the other hand, beginners or players using a set of “hand down ”clubs, play the round and either leave them in the car boot or throw them in the garage. Extending the life of a set of clubs is not difficult, but certain basics should be applied. Reasons for Club Head breakages Lifespan Unfortunately, golf clubs have a life span just like a car. If a set of clubs is older than 10 years old, expect deterioration like broken shafts, heads coming off

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Is Golf an Expensive Sport And How Costly Is It To Get Started?

Although golf is the best sport on earth, it has often copped criticism for limiting its reach to society’s elite. This tag has hampered the growth of the game. It was particularly true in mid to low-income areas where the residents felt unwelcome in the typical Country Club environment. However, based on the recent boom where 14% more rounds were played in the U.S in 2020, compared to 2019, I am curious if the status quo has changed? In this article, we are asking the question is golf an expensive sport? And along the way, we will give you insight

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What Does Up And Down Mean In Golf?

It’s inevitable that at some point in your golfing journey you will come across the term “up-and-down”. So, just exactly what does “up-and-down” mean in golf? While it can be a relative description of one’s golfing game at a particular time, it’s also a part of the game that consists of a combination of certain types of plays. In this article, we’ll tell you exactly what “up-and-down” is and even how it can play a vital role in improving your golf scores. What is “Up-and-down” in Golf? “Up-and-down” is when a player has missed Green in Regulation (GIR) on a

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How Do Golf Tournaments Work?

If you are a higher handicapper, you may be reluctant to enter a golf tournament. I understand. You fear that you are not good enough to compete. I know the feeling well, but the reality is competitions are fun and give us amateurs a chance to experience what the pros do every week. In this post, we are covering the question of how do golf tournaments work? We will touch on the various formats of golf competitions and explain how a high handicapper can compete against a low handicap player in the same event. Introduction To Golf Tournaments A standard

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