Can You Golf By Yourself? One of my friends, Phil who has only recently taken up golf aged 60 asked me "can you golf by yourself, I often have spare time and I'd like to play more, but is that ok?" So can you golf [...]

Is Golf Difficult? - Why is it so Hard to Hit a Golf Ball? Yes, golf is difficult. To hit a golf ball perfectly every time requires that you repeatedly co-ordinate numerous muscle groups and parts of the body in an almost robotic fashion for four [...]

Do Tall Golfers Have an Advantage? - What difference does height make in Golf? A taller golfer will generally drive the ball further, roughly 1.5 yards for every extra inch of height. So yes the taller guys have an advantage in that respect, but all is [...]

Are Golf Lessons Worth it? - Are Golf Lessons Worth The Money? I've had golf lessons from 5 different PGA professionals at various points in my journey from beginner to average golfer, so are golf lessons worth it? Yes, they are worth it, but you need [...]

Golf Terminology for Beginners - 45 Common Golf Terms you Need to Know Like any sport, golf has it's own language and golfers often use slang to describe the course, their shots, and other golfers. Here's a selection of common golfing terms: Scoring: Par – completing [...]

Golf Who Goes First? It’s not uncommon to be on the tee or on a golf course and have someone ask who goes first? From the first tee, it’s card order or lots are drawn. On the fairway, it’s the golfer furthest away from the hole. On [...]

Can Golf Cause Tennis Elbow or Other Injuries I'm fortunate in that I regularly play golf with a doctor, two doctors actually and today I asked them, can golf cause tennis elbow? And yes, golf can cause tennis elbow and less commonly, golf elbow. Tennis elbow [...]

Can Golf be Played in the Rain? That's the question my sister asked me as I left her house to play golf on a very damp day. So can you play golf in rain? Sure you can but being prepared for wet weather will help you cope [...]

How Long Does a Round of Golf Take How Long does it take to Golf 18 Holes? Around 4 hours for a four ball (4 players), but that can vary a lot. I've had rounds that have taken anywhere from 3 hours to 6 hours. Here's [...]