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Golf equipment truths: Do drivers lose their pop?

Have you ever wondered when your driver might be on its last legs? Our equipment writers have the answer

How far do average golfers really hit it? New distance data will surprise you

How far do average golfers really hit it? New distance data from Game Golf app will surprise you.

Ten myths about golf clubs you should forget right now

Don’t be that golfer who further spreads golf-equipment misinformation.

Why Use Senior Flex Golf Clubs?

The flex of a golf club shaft determines how much it bends during your swing and the proper amount of flex is important for distance and accuracy as well as feel. There are a number of flex ratings including one specifically for senior players, but deciding whether you are a candidate for senior shafts is not always a simple matter.

How to know which golf ball is right for your golf game

Choosing a golf ball can be an intimidating process. There are so many styles that it can feel impossible to choose. But we're here to help

Top 10 Reasons to Get Your Kids Into Golf

Exercise in the fresh air. Lessons in good manners. Lifelong friendships. These and more excellent reasons to get your kids started in golf right now.

Want to run the Growling Frog Golf Course?

If running your own golf course has always been your dream, this is the property for you.

Can a GoPro Survive a Golf Club?

It’s time to test everyone’s favorite action-camera. The GoPro performs under extreme sports conditions, but how does it hold up against a 9-iron and a powerful swing? Find out, as we take the camera out of its durable case and tee it up for a test of total destruction.

Should I use regular or stiff shafts in my golf clubs?

One of the most important choices you'll make when buying golf clubs is whether to use regular or stiff shafts. Our guide will ensure you choose wisely.

7 times when it's acceptable to walk off the golf course

You should always finish what you start, but sometimes there are extenuating circumstances in which your hands are tied.

Does it really help your game if you clean your golf clubs after each round?

If you clean your golf clubs after each round, there are performance benefits...and other "hidden" benefits to scrubing your sticks.

It's All About the Grass, Man: What is Overseeding on Golf Courses?

Overseeding is a golf course maintenance process that replaces a dormant grass with one that will keep growing. Why do golf courses do it?

3 things to understand before being custom fit for golf clubs

Getting custom fit for clubs is one of the most important things golfers can do to maximize their performance on the course… but there’s a right way, and a wrong way to get fit. In the video above, I explain the 3 things golfers need to understand before they go for a club fitting. Your Reaction?LIKE75LEGIT11WOW4LOL4IDHT3FLOP7OB2SHANK18

Is it Time to Upgrade Your Golf Equipment?

How to Swing a Hybrid Golf Club

How to Swing a Hybrid Golf Club. There are always little subtleties to hitting each club in the bag, and the new hybrid technology is no exception. That said, the basics mirror the swing thoughts of hitting a 3- or 4-iron, yet ar...

How much damage should I feel obligated to fix while on the golf course?

Leave the course in better condition than you found it. But in our roles as unpaid course superintendents, how far are we required to go?

Shark on a golf course? Shark on a golf course.

Gators on a golf course are so commonplace that nobody pays any attention to them. (Well, until one bites a golfer.) And sharks have shown up in golf course water hazards, which is where you'd expect them to be. But … Continue reading →

Obsolete? Modern golfers, equipment put stress even on U.S. Open courses

Winged Foot has a scary reputation, but today's top golfers can break par and maybe even more

Give Me a Break! Don’t Hold These Three Things Against a Golf Course

Here are three factors that might have impacted your experience on a given day that shouldn’t prevent you from returning to a course

How To Winterize Your Golf Equipment

Before you store your clubs and shoes away for the winter, take a few minutes and make sure they will be in great shape when the warm weather turns nice next spring. Clean your clubs with warm...