Is Golf a Sport? There are many questions asked concerning golf, most of which involve playing equipment, shot technique or strategy. However, there is one question which may be considered taboo by some but does need addressing, ‘is golf a sport?’ You may have been [...]
Does a Golf Handicap Expire? To a beginner golfer, a handicap can seem very complicated. When looking at the notice board at a local golf club, you will see the handicap of players regularly using the golf course but what exactly does it mean and does a [...]
Electric Golf Carts v Gas Golf Carts - What's the Difference? We were discussing golf carts after walking a particularly hilly course recently and the first topic of conversation was - Electric Golf Carts v Gas Golf Carts, What's the Difference? The difference is the [...]
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 [...]