Why Golf Should Not be an Olympic Sport
With just a few weeks until the Olympic Games are scheduled to begin in Rio, things down there are a mess
5 Myths About Handicaps
Knowing your “magic number” allows you to compete against anyone, anywhere, explains the USGA’s Steve Edmondson
Links Living: Wilderness Club
A scenic Faldo course is just one of the attractions of this family-friendly enclave in Big Sky Country Golf may be our biggest amenity, but it is not our only amenity,” explains Brian Ehlert, managing partner of Wilderness Club, which is located in the northwestern corner of Montana amid the Rocky Mountains and forests of […]
5 Myths About Bobby Jones
Some surprises about the founder of Augusta National, from biographer/historian Sidney L. Matthew
5 Myths About Shafts
Shafts should be fitted to your swing, says Tom Wishon, and not only for length.
Links Living: The Loxahatchee Club
Three decades after its debut, this cozy Palm Beach enclave remains one of the most desired golf memberships in Florida or anywhere else Since opening 30 years ago, The Loxahatchee Club—set on 340 acres in northern Palm Beach County—has been known as a golf-centric community. The Jack Nicklaus Signature course was Golf Digest’s “Best New […]
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 Bunkers
Architect Jim Urbina says we no longer understand their true purpose 1) Bunkers are there to penalize golfers Nothing could be further from the truth. The great old-time architects said a hazard isn’t just for punishment but to make the game more interesting. Golfers take bunkers personally: Those of us in the design business see […]
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 […]
