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How Do I Know Which Shaft Flex I Need?
How Do I Know Which Shaft Flex I Need?
The fastest way to waste money on new clubs is to buy the wrong shaft flex. Not because the club is "bad," but because the shaft can change your launch,... Read more...
Can I Repair Marks on the Putting Green?
Can I Repair Marks on the Putting Green?
Yes--you can repair marks on the putting green, and you generally should. The USGA Rules of Golf now allow you to fix almost any damage on the green: ball marks,... Read more...
What Do I Do If My Ball Goes Into a Water Hazard (Penalty Area)?
What Do I Do If My Ball Goes Into a Water Hazard (Penalty Area)?
The term "water hazard" still gets used every day, but the Rules of Golf now call it a "penalty area." The name matters because it reminds you of the real... Read more...
How Do You Prevent Slicing or Hooking the Ball?
How Do You Prevent Slicing or Hooking the Ball?
A slice and a hook aren't mysterious. They're physics. The ball curves because the clubface is tilted relative to the swing path at impact, creating side spin. For most right-handed... Read more...
What Is the Difference Between a Pitch and a Chip Shot?
What Is the Difference Between a Pitch and a Chip Shot?
A chip shot should roll like a putt for most of its distance. A pitch shot should fly most of its distance. That flight-to-roll ratio is the real difference between... Read more...
Is Golf an Expensive Sport?
Is Golf an Expensive Sport?
Golf feels expensive because it stacks two costs on top of each other: you have to buy equipment, then you have to pay for access every time you play. A... Read more...
Is Golf an Expensive Sport?
Is Golf an Expensive Sport?
Golf can be expensive because you pay twice: once to get equipped, and then every time you want access to grass that's been watered, mowed, and manicured like a professional... Read more...
What Clubs Do You Need to Play a Round of Golf?
What Clubs Do You Need to Play a Round of Golf?
You can play a full round of golf with five clubs and still be 100% within the Rules of Golf. The only hard limit is the other direction: the USGA/R&A... Read more...
What Equipment Do I Need as a Beginner Golfer?
What Equipment Do I Need as a Beginner Golfer?
A beginner does not need 14 clubs. In fact, a full bag usually slows down learning because you end up guessing which club to hit instead of learning one simple... Read more...
Cut-Down Adult Clubs vs Junior Clubs: Why It Matters for Your Kid's Swing
Cut-Down Adult Clubs vs Junior Clubs: Why It Matters for Your Kid's Swing
Cutting two inches off an adult golf club doesn't just make it shorter. It changes the physics of the whole tool: the shaft plays stiffer, the swing weight shifts, and... Read more...
How to Choose a Women's Golf Driver for More Distance (Without Guessing)
How to Choose a Women's Golf Driver for More Distance (Without Guessing)
A $600 driver won't outdrive a $300 driver if the loft and shaft are wrong for your swing speed. For most women, distance comes from getting the ball up in... Read more...
Best Value Golf Clubs in 2026: Premium Performance, Honest Pricing
Best Value Golf Clubs in 2026: Premium Performance, Honest Pricing
A $1,200 iron set doesn't make a 15-handicapper twice as good as a $600 set. What it often buys is tour staff contracts, retail margins, and a marketing machine that... Read more...