Turmoil is Afoot at Wentworth Golf Club
The battle for Wentworth Club takes new twists and turns
St. Andrews: In the Footsteps of Old Tom Morris
Want to win the USGA’s Herbert Warren Wind Book Award? Write a book about Old Tom Morris.
Congratulations, George Peper!
One of our own receives a major golf honor
5 Myths About Golf Nutrition
What you eat and drink—or don’t—can affect your game, says nutritionist Ariane Hundt of Golf & Body NYC
5 Myths About The Rules
1. IN MATCH PLAY, WHEN IN DOUBT, PLAY A SECOND BALL Playing a second ball is only allowed in stroke play (Rule 3-3). If you and your opponent have a dispute about a situation or Rule, do what you think is allowed under the Rules and if your opponent disagrees, he can make a timely […]
5 Myths About Golf Balls
1: Any Ball From Your Bag Is Fine Do you change your driver or irons every round? Of course not. It should be the same with your golf ball. Performance and quality differ among brands and models, particularly on shots into and around the green. A key step to developing a more consistent game is […]
5 Myths About Course Maintenance
The Superintendent Likes To Overwater If the course is too wet, don’t blame the super and his crew, who know better than anyone that too much water is bad for turf, slows play, and will cause further damage under the feet—and cleats—of golfers. If the culprit isn’t a broken irrigation system, the course topography, or […]
5 Myths About Golf Clubs
Myth No. 1: Lower loft means longer shots It may work that way with most of your irons, but not so the driver. The slower the swing speed, the higher the driver loft must be to maximize distance. If you swing the driver 65-75mph, use a 15o loft driver; 75-85mph, use 13o; 85-95mph, 12o. Those of you who hit […]
