Pro athletes are paid millions of dollars in brand endorsement deals for a very good reason. When we average Joes and amateur players see a popular top athlete using a particular brand, we automatically ascribe some of the player’s success to the equipment. This may be something of a logical fallacy — we’re pretty sure Michael Jordan would have dominated the 90s basketball field even without his Nikes. Still, there is an element of truth to this way of thinking. [Read more…]
Should You Always Keep Score When You Play?
Whether or not to keep score is one of the game’s longest-running debates and one that seems to never have a right or wrong answer. [Read more…]
3 Reasons Why You Should Be Hitting from The Ladies’ Tees
The only time most male golfers think about the ladies’ tee is when they’ve hit an exceptionally poor tee shot and they’re worried that it might not make it past them. Although some courses still have ladies’ tees, many are changing to various sets based on ability instead. On these tees, the higher your handicap, the further forward you start — whatever your gender. [Read more…]
How Many Strokes Is Too Many On A Hole?
We’ve all been there before. Maybe conditions were poor, there was someone staring at you and making you nervous, or it just wasn’t your day on the green. We’ve all had that “blow-up” experience, where we slice, hook and duff our way to a triple bogey. Even though meltdowns like this happen to everyone, that doesn’t make the experience any easier. Golf is certainly known as a fun and addictive sport — but an easy sport? A welcoming sport? Not always. [Read more…]