2024-02-28 03:18
How long is a golf tournament? Typically, professional tournaments last four days, stretching from Thursday to Sunday, whereas amateur and charity events generally wrap up in a single day. T… Read More
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Our vision is to help beginner and intermediate golfers better understand the game and inform them about the best products on the market so that they can play their best and enjoy the game to the fullest.
2023-09-01 16:05
Cleaning your golf bag may not be the first thing that comes to mind when it comes to improving your performance on the green. However, maintaining a clean and organized golf bag can actuall… Read More
2023-09-01 15:57
Golf is a sport that is often associated with elegance, precision, and a sense of calm. However, there are times when unexpected events occur, leading to a player’s withdrawal from a t… Read More
2023-06-23 07:12
Quick Answer: It takes about 4-5 hours to play a round of golf, depending on many factors. If you’re a golf aficionado or a curious beginner about to delve into this fascinating sport… Read More
2023-06-23 06:36
Every golfer, regardless of their skill level, must know how to read a golf scorecard. This essential skill is crucial for tracking your performance, understanding your progress, and sharing… Read More
2023-03-06 21:51
When I first started playing golf, my driver was easily my favorite club to hit. After playing for many years, absolutely nothing has changed. There is just something about a club that is bu… Read More
2023-01-03 06:51
“Golf can best be defined as an endless series of tragedies obscured by the occasional miracle.” – Anonymous The game of golf can be frustrating and maddening but in that s… Read More
2023-01-03 06:49
Have you ever heard someone say “Yeah, he’s a bogey golfer..” or “That dude is awesome, he’s a scratch golfer!” and were left scratching your head? What t… Read More
2023-01-03 04:52
Ok, so let me ask you a quick question, have you ever met anyone that’s ever said “I wish I didn’t hit the ball as far.”? Yeah, me neither. Distance is just one of th… Read More
2023-01-02 23:56
***If you’re looking for the most recent reviews for 2023 gear, we will be updating this page in the summer after we’ve had a chance to review them! If you’re in a hurry an… Read More
2023-01-02 23:37
***If you’re looking for the most recent reviews for 2023 gear, we will be updating this page in the summer after we’ve had a chance to review them! If you’re in a hurry an… Read More
2023-01-02 23:33
***If you’re looking for the most recent reviews for 2023 gear, we will be updating this page in the summer after we’ve had a chance to review them! If you’re in a hurry an… Read More
2023-01-02 23:06
***If you’re looking for the most recent reviews for 2023 gear, we will be updating this page in the summer after we’ve had a chance to review them! If you’re in a hurry an… Read More
2023-01-02 13:37
As the game has evolved over the past 20 years, so has the player. A lot of this started in the mid/late 90’s when Tiger Woods arrived. When Tiger dominated the game he was… Read More
2023-01-02 08:32
Golf is a sport that can relax us and keep us sane in the hustle and bustle craziness of the world. Many weekends are occupied by the sport. Some of the luckier individuals make a living pla… Read More
2023-01-02 08:05
***If you’re looking for the most recent reviews for 2023 gear, we will be updating this page in the summer after we’ve had a chance to review them! If you’re in a hurry an… Read More
2022-09-12 18:45
If you are reading this article, then you are probably just starting out in the game of golf. It is a really fun game, but it is also very challenging and it can be very frustrating from tim… Read More
2022-07-05 17:44
If you’re in a hurry and just want to find the Best Golf Irons for Mid Handicappers in 2022, then we recommend: Best Overall: Mizuno MP-20 MMC Most Affordable: Titleist T300 When you f… Read More
2022-03-24 00:07
Depending on the state you live in and the amount of golf you play, chances are you ride in a cart more often than you walk a course. You probably also would prefer the size, features, and l… Read More
2022-03-23 23:47
In 2020, about 2 years ago, TaylorMade released their SIM Max driver. The release is still looked on as one of the best drivers produced by TaylorMade and they are still some of the most use… Read More
2022-03-19 00:30
Since the Ping Eye 2 clubs of the 1980s, Ping irons have become synonymous with distance and forgiveness and the G400s follow suit. These irons were built to give golfers towering distance w… Read More
2022-03-08 23:27
Moment of Inertia (MOI) is a physics term that describes the rotational inertia of a “body” and the opposition that that “body” exhibits to having its speed of rotati… Read More
2022-03-08 23:22
Other than the technology that you find in a driver, wedge technology is as advanced and specific as any club you will find. As wedges have grown in importance, and number, so has the resear… Read More
2022-03-08 20:24
Go back in time, and you’ll find that the Old English translation for “gentleman” is “well-born” or “noble”—once a prerequisite charact… Read More
2022-03-03 00:46
Over the past few years, there has been a distance revolution on Tour. At the center of that revolution is Bryson DeChambeau who is hyper focused on hitting each shot as straight and long as… Read More
2022-03-03 00:39
Top Golf is one of the best known brands in the golf industry even though the brand is only about 20 years old. The combination of food, drinks, golf, and hanging out with friends in a… Read More
2022-03-03 00:29
Playing golf can be one of the funnest, most cathartic things you can do. You walk a beautiful course on a beautiful day with some of your best friends, and there is nothing like it. It can… Read More
2022-02-21 23:03
From your driver to your lob wedge and everything in between, every golf club in your bag, aside from your putter, has a designated loft. The loft of each club is the major determining facto… Read More
2022-01-14 19:33
There are a lot of things to think about in the game of golf, from your swing to your score, you have to be focused on the course. One of the more overlooked aspects of the game, especially… Read More
2022-01-14 19:10
No matter if you have been playing for years or if you have just started to pick up the game of golf, you know that golf is a game of rules. Every sport is governed by a rule book, it just s… Read More
2022-01-14 18:40
Our Picks for The 10 Best Golf courses in Virginia 1. The Olde Farm Golf Club Address: 16751 Old Jonesboro Rd, Bristol, VA 24202, USA Type of field: Links Course access: Private Length… Read More
2022-01-14 18:39
Our Picks for The 5 Best Golf courses in the District Of Columbia 1. Langston Golf Course & Driving Range Address: 2600 Benning Rd NE, Washington, District of Columbia 20002, District of… Read More
2022-01-14 18:37
Our Picks for The 10 Best Golf courses in Wyoming 1. Shooting Star – Jackson Hole Address: 7655 Moose Wilson Rd, Wilson, WY 83014, USA Type of field: Links Course access: Private… Read More
2022-01-14 18:37
Our Picks for The 10 Best Golf courses in Wisconsin 1. Whistling Straits (Straits) Address: N8501 Lakeshore Rd Sheboygan, WI 53083-5156 United States Type of field: Links Course access:… Read More
2022-01-14 18:36
Our Picks for The 10 Best Golf courses in Washington 1. Gamble Sands Golf Club Address: 200 Sands Trail Road, Brewster, WA 98812, Okanogan County Type of field: Links Course acces… Read More
2022-01-14 18:36
Our Picks for The 10 Best Golf courses in Vermont 1. Ekwanok Country Club Address: 3262 Main Street, Manchester, Vermont (VT) 05254, USA Type of field: Links Course access: Privat… Read More
2022-01-14 18:36
Our Picks for The 10 Best Golf courses in West Virginia 1. Pete Dye Golf Club Address: 801 Aaron Smith Drive, Bridgeport, West Virginia (WV) 26330, USA Type of field: Parkland Cour… Read More
2022-01-14 18:32
Our Picks for The 10 Best Golf courses in Utah 1. Sand Hollow Resort Address: 5662 West Clubhouse Drive, Hurricane, Utah (UT) 84737, USA Type of field: Desert Course access: Public Leng… Read More
2021-12-14 22:06
Since the last 1980s, TaylorMade has been at or near the forefront of the metal driver market. From the Burner to the SIM and everything in between, TaylorMade makes really good drivers and… Read More
2021-12-14 19:32
Golf is a game of details and nuance. The slightest thing can take your focus off the ball and the smallest of impediments can change the direction and success of your shot. On the putting g… Read More
2021-11-24 19:22
Our Picks for The 10 Best Golf Courses in Alaska 1. Settlers Bay Golf Course Address: 7307 S Frontier Dr, Wasilla, AK 99654, USA Type of field: Parkland Course access: Public Leng… Read More
2021-11-19 18:11
Our Picks for The 10 Best Golf Courses in Alabama 1. Willow Point Golf & Country Club Address: 2544 Willow Point Rd , Alexander City AL 35010-6264 Type of field: Links Course acces… Read More
2021-11-18 22:26
Hitting out of a greenside bunker can be one of the most intimidating and frustrating experiences on the golf course, especially for a beginner. With a few tips, and a lot of practice, this… Read More
2021-11-18 17:00
Our Picks for The 10 Best Golf Courses in Nevada 1. Shadow Creek Address: 3 Shadow Creek Drive, North Las Vegas, Nevada (NV) 89031, USA Type of field: Parkland Course access: Publi… Read More
2021-11-09 19:28
If you are new to the game of golf, or are just getting serious about playing, then you know that what you wear tells a lot about how you play. If you have ever been to a golf course j… Read More
2021-11-01 19:24
The Sunday Golf Dime Bag is a good golf valuables pouch and just a great addition to any golf outing, but is especially ideal as a companion to the Loma Bag by Sunday Golf. The Loma Bag is o… Read More
2021-07-30 00:31
The Loma Bag slogan reads, “Carry Less. Enjoy More.” This is not only the slogan on their website, it also sums up the basic reason that “Sunday Golf” exists. In the… Read More
2021-07-16 23:01
If you’re in a hurry and just want to find the Best Hybrid Golf Clubs for Beginners and High Handicappers in 2021, here’s what we recommend: Best Overall: Callaway Big Bertha B21… Read More
2021-07-15 22:05
If you’re in a hurry and just want to find the Best Wedges for Beginners and High Handicappers in 2021, here’s what we recommend the: Best Overall: Cleveland CBX 2 Most Affordabl… Read More
2021-07-14 22:36
If you’re in a hurry and just want to find the Best Golf Driver for Mid Handicappers in 2021, then here’s what we we recommend Best Overall: Cobra RADSPEED XB Going out to play a… Read More
2021-07-14 20:38
If you’re in a hurry and just want to find the Best Golf Balls for Average Golfers (Mid Handicappers) in 2021, then here’s what we recommend: Best Overall: Titleist Tour Soft Mos… Read More
2021-05-01 21:39
I used to wonder how Bose just continually made home speakers and headphones that were just better than everyone else. Why did nobody copy what they did or try to make their speakers as much… Read More
2021-05-01 20:20
For a long time, an at-home golf simulator seemed out of reach to the average golfer. Sure pro golfers have them for when it rains and to practice their art at any time of the day, but for … Read More
2021-04-30 18:53
The pandemic has been hard on some industries while others have grown and profited. Because golf is an outside game with a large social component, my guess is that we will see its popularity… Read More
2021-04-30 18:32
The TaylorMade M2 driver came out in 2017, and TaylorMade has produced quite a few drivers since that time with quite a few new features. When the M2 came out, the M series of drivers looked… Read More
2021-04-30 00:07
When I look for golf balls, I usually focus on Callaway or Titleist. When I look for irons, I really like Mizuno. For wedges I have always liked Cleveland or Titleist, and my putter has alwa… Read More
2021-04-29 23:42
You carry 1 driver, 1-3 fairway woods, 1 or 2 hybrids, and 1 putter in your golf bag on a given day at the course. If you include wedges, which we do for the purposes of this review, then yo… Read More
2021-04-29 00:21
Hybrids have a very specific and important purpose in the game of golf. Long irons are notoriously difficult to hit. Fairway woods are easy and forgiving, but they only really work out of pe… Read More
2021-04-29 00:05
Fairway woods are a very important yet sometimes overlooked aspect of a golfer’s game. They are a very versatile club and one of the easiest clubs in the bag for many golfers to hit. W… Read More
2021-04-28 23:48
The Callaway Rogue Driver is a big, nice looking, fast, forgiving, and long driver. It is not a replacement for the Epic driver because the Epic name continued on with the Epic Flash, but it… Read More
2021-04-27 23:23
Tour Grade Golf Balls are gaining in popularity every year. As golf equipment continues to get better and more popular in general and golfers shoot better scores, golf balls continue to impr… Read More
2021-04-27 23:02
A complete set of golf clubs is a great way to start learning the game. Most complete sets are made up of a driver, a putter, and some combination of woods/hybrids so that a beginner or high… Read More
2021-04-20 19:22
With so much attention given by golfers to their driver and putter, your irons are as important of a decision as any you will make when it comes to clubs. Whether you are hitting an approach… Read More
2021-04-20 19:05
The SIM driver is TaylorMade’s tour level driver. The club face is 8% smaller than the SIM Max and 18% smaller than the SIM Max D to suit lower handicap golfers. There is also a 10g sl… Read More
2021-04-19 22:04
If you are looking for high end distance coupled with high end forgiveness, the SIM Max should be high on your list. The SIM series of drivers was launched in 2020 and they arrived on the ma… Read More
2021-04-19 21:48
When TaylorMade comes out with a new driver, you pretty much pay attention to see what new technology nobody else is using out there. The SIM line of drivers have been around for a little ov… Read More
2021-04-16 21:50
It seems like driver technology changes and improves almost as quickly as microchip technology. Almost every year, one of the big driver companies comes out with “the next big thing&rd&hell…Read More
2021-04-16 21:32
TaylorMade drivers have long been at or near the top of most people’s list. They just make a good driver, and the features, design, and creativity of this company is unmatched over the… Read More
2021-04-16 21:07
Your wedges are known as your “scoring clubs” because they are so useful from 100 yards and in. They are also very versatile clubs that can be used for short approach shots, chip… Read More
2021-04-15 00:25
Subscription boxes are getting more and more popular across industries, and the world of golf is not exempt. The personalization, convenience, value, and fun of a subscription box are all th… Read More
2021-04-15 00:10
Golf is a game of precision, and anything that helps you remove the variables that can affect your game can improve your scores more than you may realize. A simple electronic device may tell… Read More
2021-04-02 22:46
***If you’re looking for the most recent reviews for 2021 gear, we will be updating this page in the summer after we’ve had a chance to review them! While men still play golf mor… Read More
2021-04-02 22:06
Hybrids and fairway woods look somewhat similar, but the roles they play for golfers, the way they are constructed, and even the way they are swung are very different. The “hybrid vs f… Read More
2021-03-31 23:50
The Callaway Apex irons are some of the most technologically advanced irons Callaway has produced. There are 2 lines of the Apex model, the standard and the Apex Pro. The majority of this Ca… Read More
2021-03-31 23:22
Subscription services have grown like crazy as the internet continues to grow in its influence over all parts of our lives. We have subscription to things like weekly dinners, movies/televis… Read More
2021-03-26 19:39
I have a confession to make, the flop shot is one of my favorite shots in all of golf. I cannot explain why, I just know there is a sense of satisfaction when you see a flop shot sky through… Read More
2021-03-26 19:06
The word “stinger”can describe a lot of things depending on context. In the golf world, however, the word is associated with one specific golfer Tiger Woods. We have all, at one… Read More
2021-03-26 18:20
In general, when creating a set of irons, there is a ratio between distance and feel that is unsolvable. The key is to make that ratio as close to 1:1 as possible so that adding distance doe… Read More
2021-03-25 04:32
When it comes to a new set of irons, most golfers, regardless of skill level, want more distance and increased forgiveness. Even touring pros are more and more interested in distance at the… Read More
2021-03-12 06:48
Callaway’s Epic line of golf clubs has been impressive to say the least and they continue to improve. The Callaway Epic Hybrid was kind of the last piece of the puzzle and it has perfo… Read More
2021-02-17 01:45
Fairway woods are some of the most versatile clubs in your bag. You can use them off the tee, off the deck, you can use them to punch out of the woods, and you can even use them to chip from… Read More
2021-02-17 00:31
Across virtually every industry, technology is changing the way that people do things. Online banking, Alexa/Siri/etc., Skype/FaceTime/Zoom, and the list could go on and on forever. Technolo… Read More
2021-01-27 05:58
Low compression golf balls have come a long way in a short time. Compression happens when the golf ball “squishes” against the club face as your club makes contact with the ball… Read More
2021-01-27 05:46
Based on history, usage, and reputation, you would think that the golf ball hierarchy would be the Titleist Pro V1 and then everything else on the market. The Pro V1 has dominated the PGA To… Read More
2021-01-27 05:33
As driver technology continues to improve, 2 manufacturers have set themselves apart from the rest of the pack: Callaway and TaylorMade. We are going to compare the Callaway Rogue Vs Epic dr… Read More
2021-01-25 04:39
There are not a lot of things that feel better on a golf course than stepping up to a perfectly teed up ball on the first hole and ripping your driver deep and down the middle of the fairway… Read More
2021-01-25 04:25
There are 2 things that set game improvement irons apart from players irons more than anything else: added distance and increased forgiveness. The TaylorMade M6 irons have both. As far as di… Read More
2021-01-24 23:27
Your driver is still one of the 2 or 3 most important clubs in your bag. It sets up almost every par-4 and par-5, and it can really be the difference between a fun day on the course and day… Read More
2021-01-24 23:08
Golf clubs and equipment are expensive and many people wouldn’t argue with that statement. At the same time, there are ways, especially starting out, that you can save money while you… Read More
2021-01-22 23:18
Many of the golf ball manufacturers that make a Tour Model golf ball make 2 models of that same ball with one of them designated with the letter “x.” The Callaway Chrome Soft gol… Read More
2021-01-22 22:41
After Titleist, Callaway has become the second largest producer and seller of golf balls in America. From their high end Chrome Soft to their lower end Warbird and everything in between, Cal… Read More
2021-01-22 22:20
The Callaway Supersoft golf ball performs really well in the 2 things that most golfers want: distance and forgiveness. It is one of the softest balls on the market and produces as little or… Read More
2021-01-15 21:21
It was not long ago that Bridgestone was sitting in the second position in terms of golf ball sales and popularity. The ProV1 has been top dog for a while now, but Bridgestone was not far be… Read More
2021-01-15 20:51
At first glance, the TP5 and TP5x golf balls by TaylorMade seem similar, and in many respects they are. They both feature 5 layer construction, a tri-fast core, dual-spin cover, and they loo… Read More
2021-01-15 20:25
This SKLZ Gold Flex vs Orange Whip review will help you in deciding between 2 of the most popular swing training devices on the market. They are both focused on increasing strength, improvin… Read More
2021-01-09 20:09
There are a lot of problems that golfers can run into on a consistent basis. Sometimes our putter just doesn’t work, other times we keep hitting the top of the ball with our irons, and… Read More
2021-01-09 19:28
The golf swing, in general, is a pretty complicated athletic movement. The sport, on the surface, should be simple. The ball does not move, the target does not move, and there is nobody play… Read More
2021-01-06 23:10
If you were to go back a few years in the golf world, this article would not need to be written. Pretty much everyone, professional and amateur alike, were using blade putters. Today, mallet… Read More
2021-01-06 22:41
There are so many brands of golf clubs out there today that choosing the right one can be a daunting task. We all have our biases and the clubs that we grew up playing, but in today’s… Read More
2021-01-06 22:08
The key to a golf swing is that it isn’t six separate movements that come together to make one swing. It is, in fact, one single movement made up of different parts that can happen sim… Read More
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