What Determines A Tournament Score In Terms Of Posting For Handicap Purposes? The USGA Handicap System™ is based around the concept of a player’s potential, and scores made in a tournament setting can provide a very good indication of such potential. One of the procedures within the System deals with identifying players who have at […]
The calendar has now turned to 2013. It is a great opportunity to hit the “reset” button on your golf game and make a resolution to do what it takes to improve your skills. Do you keep any statistics on your golf game? This is a new chance to start keeping records so that you […]
During these months where the days are shorter and temperatures are lower, it is a great opportunity to focus closer to the hole. You can groove your golf swing and make those necessary adjustments, but a majority of players have trouble with their putting. Especially their long putting. Don’t discount this part of the game […]
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 […]
As many of you may have heard, the USGA and R & A are proposing a ban on an anchored stroke with a golf club to be effective in 2016. Some of you may be wondering what this all means and what the highlights of this rule change would entail. First, it is important to […]
Distance control is a vital part to playing sound golf. If on a warm 70 degree day with no wind and a flat lie you know you hit your 7-iron 167 yards then you have a great opportunity to control your distances into the greens. Some players of lesser experience may have a range they […]
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 […]
For the casual to average golfer, most players do not see a need to have a USGA handicap. They feel that they do not play often enough to bother with it. Golf is a game that is played as an individual and the only way to truly compete against yourself is set goals to improve. […]
Pace of Play has been a huge issue over the last 5-10 years with the addition of longer golf courses with more challenging design elements. Trust me, nobody wants to play a 5 1/2 hour round. It is not fun and takes up most of your day to complete. There are a few key points […]
Golf can be a year-round game in some parts of the world, but is important to know what your “main” season is so that you can prepare, implement, or maintain your game. In the Northeast US, for instance, it is a given that you won’t play much golf between November 1st – April 1st. This […]