The fairway woods are a family of clubs that are designed for distance – kind of like a driver. In fact, the driver is actually classified as a type of fairway wood. For that reason, some golfers use the fairway wood off the tee since it offers better control despite the slightly shorter – however […]
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Ah, yes. Sand bunkers – the beginner’s downfall. There’s a lot to love about the golf sport, and bunkers aren’t one of them. For as fun and satisfying as the golf game might be, bunkers can shed light on just how shallow your frustration tolerance might be. These pesky hazards can have you swinging for […]
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It’s true – there’s been a bit of hand-dominance discrimination in the golf club market. With just 10% of the human population accustomed to left handed dominance and an even smaller fraction of lefties playing golf, a huge chunk of available gear caters mainly to righties. That’s why some left handed players have resolved to […]
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Often considered one of the most important shots, the drive can make or break your success on a hole. Literally driving your golf ball as near to the pin as possible in one shot, the drive is typically the most practiced shot in all of golf – that’s why there are driving ranges. But aside […]
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Some golfers will tell you that the most important shot you need to make is the drive. With a well-calculated swing, you stand the chance to bring your ball closer to the hole and reduce your number of shots to clock in under par. In some cases, the drive will determine the fate of your […]
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Requiring razor sharp accuracy, precision putting is what many golfers consider the most important skill in the entire sport. In fact, some experts will even assert that short game is severely more imperative than long distance play, especially because they take up more than half of the shots you make on the course. If you feel […]
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How much walking do you do on a golf course? If you answered ‘probably around the same as the scorecard yardage’, then you guessed wrong. It pays to factor in all of those little instances on a course. The eyeing of putting greens, the close observation of a golf ball’s lie, the walking back and […]
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Golf won’t cure your diabetes, that’s for sure. But you can expect the sport to elevate the benefits of other treatments you’re taking. In fact, some experts have said that sports like golf can improve the overall wellness of diabetic players by 30-40% compared to patients using the same sorts of treatment without golf. Now […]
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Whether because of a known medical condition, a previous injury, or simply your age, bad knees shouldn’t be a hindrance for you to play the sport you love. In fact, many experts believe that golf can be a great, low-impact exercise option for people who might be dealing with weak or painful knees. But there is […]
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Overpronation – or simply flat feet – can weigh down terribly on athletic performance. And so it’s no wonder why there’s an entire sub-market in the athletic gear industry that’s dedicated to catering to players with flat feet. Sports that demand lots of involvement from your feet can be particularly challenging for people with fallen […]
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