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Adjusting Your Equipment For Different Courses

Something that all great players have in common is that they know their game – well. One of the things that you’ll see players doing next week at the British Open is altering their set of clubs to fit the challenges that “links golf” poses. Some characteristics of “links golf” are firm, windy conditions with […]

The Length of a Tee

There are many different kinds of tees available for golfers to choose from. They all help you do the same thing – elevate the ball from the teeing ground. Before the days of wooden tees, golfers used to use sand – forming a little pyramid to place the ball atop of. The type of tee […]

Shafts Explained

Many amateur golfers don’t seem to realize the importance of having golf clubs that are properly fitted to their game. One important piece of the fitting process is getting the right shaft to match your swing. So let’s talk about the flex of a golf club shaft. The flex of a golf club basically refers […]

Start Thinking About Your Set Makeup

How you organize your set makeup this year can really take some strokes off your scorecard. Take the time to evaluate which clubs you need in your bag and which ones you don’t. Here’s how to get started: Go through a typical round of golf and count the number of times you use each club […]

Don’t Lie to Yourself

Do not let anyone lead you to believe that not having properly fit golf clubs is fine. It is extremely important to make sure your equipment is right for your body type and swing style. One of the important items with clubfitting is the “Lie Angle” of the club. This, in essence, is how the […]

Tool Time

If you are thinking about re-tooling your golf equipment then this is a great time to make the adjustment. Since you are probably not playing as much, mostly due to the cooler conditions, this would be a wonderful time to “tinker” with your bag. You might want to try out different golf shafts in your […]

Footjoy spikeless shoe review

I have always been a traditionalist when it comes to golf gear, shoes and clothing until recently when the opportunity came to try the new style of spikeless golf shoe. Many golf teachers including myself have been wearing spikeless shoes during coaching sessions for years, and usually the selections are limited. Recently I acquired the […]

10 Things every golfer should own

by: B. J. Hathaway Golf is a game with really cool gear, so I came up with a list of ten things every golfer should own. What items do you wish you had? 1. Golf Shoes : $75-$275 For traction and stability, nothing provides better support than a nice pair of golf shoes.Ranging […]

Do You Have a Favorite Club?

Most golfers have a favorite club in their bag that simply makes them confident. If you have a club that you just know you are going to hit well every time you take it out – do you know the actual reason for this? Is the grip a little different than your other clubs? Is […]