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By: Brian Neufeld, GolfTourney.com Contributor
Golf has its own language and many golfers new to the sport can feel overwhelmed to learn the lingo. There are even a few terms that some seasoned vets stray away from. Slope and course rating rank at the top of this list. Some golfers may think these terms are too complicated, or that they don’t apply to their golf game, but valuable information can be gleaned from these weird numbers on the scorecard. Let’s take a look at each one in-depth.
Course Rating
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By: Brian Neufeld, GolfTourney.com Contributor
Charity golf tournaments are typically a jovial affair with more laughs shared than stare downs. That is until a hole prize is on the line. Never will a casual golfer be nearer to PGA levels of pressure than when trying to win that $25 pro shop credit for being closest to the pin on hole 7. Larger tournaments might offer cars and vacations for a hole-in-one, but even a small prize with a creative game attached can take your golf tournament to the next level. Here are some of the most common hole p ..read more
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By: Brian Neufeld, GolfTourney.com Contributor
Most golfers are set in their ways. They’ll play the same course every day, with the same group, with the same tee time in perpetuity. And while we love our home course and our regular companions, the game can often get stale. Tournament golf is a great way to freshen up your routine, see new courses, or burn some downtime on your next business trip. Instead of becoming burnt out by the same old same old every time you hit the course, consider these reasons why you should play in more golf tourname ..read more
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Guest Post By: Lauren Hale
Golf has always been defined by its palpable prestige and pot money. The vast manicured greens visually coincide with the sport’s reputation for being one of the highest-paying competitions in the world.
The FedEx Cup gives out a massive paycheck of $35 million annually. The Players Championship recently increased its prize money this year from $11 million to $12.5 million. The US Open is at a close second with $12 million. The prestigious Masters Open and PGA Championship offer $11 million apiece.
No doubt, golf is o ..read more
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Guest Post By: Bird Golf Academy
When someone begins golf, it can be difficult to master it or even begin to master it. Golf is a sport that requires a lot more than most sports. You need concentration, knowledge of the sport, and drive. There are a few tips that will help even the beginner play like a pro!
1. Take Aim
You need to take dead aim. This means your club, shoulders, knees, feet, and hips! Keep in mind that most golfers who are right-handed will aim right. This does not mean that the ball will end up going right because when a per ..read more
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By: Brian Neufeld, GolfTourney.com Contributor
In our last post, we covered some simple tips to improve your putting. Specifically, we focused on ways to improve your understanding of the green speed and break. These are the two most common areas where golfers struggle on the greens, but there are many more ways to shave strokes off your score with the flat stick in your hands. Below we’ll look at a few more ways to improve your putting.
Three-putt avoidance
One of the most underrated stats on the PGA tour is three-putt avoidance. While it’s ea ..read more
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Guest Post by: Anne Smith
The latest infographic on golf carts by Golf Cart Garage, “Prolonging Your Golf Cart’s Battery Life” provides details on why you should never push these convenient carriers beyond their limits.
Like with any battery-run vehicles, specific factors can contribute to the diminishing life span of a golf cart.
In general, shortened battery life is caused by going over the regular capacity of a golf cart in terms of weight and speed. The infographic highlights common mistakes made by drivers and why these should be avoided ..read more
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By: Brian Neufeld, GolfTourney.com Contributor
While bombed drives and tight approach shots might gain you more attention, there’s no better way for an amateur golfer to lower their scores consistently than improving play on the greens. It isn’t as sexy as trying to hit a bucket of balls to the moon on the range, but it will show results much quicker. Professional golfers are absolutely lights-out with putters in their hands. In 2018, seven different PGA players went the entire season without missing a putt from three feet or closer, and the va ..read more
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We’ve all experienced rounds of golf in extreme weather conditions. Whether a surprise windstorm snuck up on you, or you were so desperate to pull the golf clubs out in February you braved the freezing temperatures, playing in adverse weather is just part of the game. As the weather begins to change around the country, let’s look at some tips for playing golf in high heat, high wind, and extreme cold.
High Heat
Playing golf in high heat is unavoidable for most people. Summer is the most popular tim ..read more
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By: Brian Neufeld, GolfTourney.com Contributor
For years, golfers were ranked near the bottom of athletes in peak physical condition. Times are changing quickly, and today’s players spend almost as much time in gyms as they do on the range. Out of all the physical conditioning regimens, stretching is the most important to any golfer. Increasing flexibility not only improves your golf swing, but it also reduces your risk of injury, allowing you to play more holes more frequently. Let’s look at some stretches that are beneficial to the golf game ..read more