A mother and father golfing with their son, a junior golfer.

Best Golf Practice Schedule for Juniors (Expert Advice From a Golf Professional)

As a golf professional who has played the game for over 21 years and works in the industry, I have experienced golf from several levels—junior golf, amateur golf, and playing at the professional level. If there’s one thing I know for sure, golfers who are fortunate enough to begin playing the game at a young age have the advantage of…

A man hits golf balls on a driving range.

How Often Should a Beginner Practice Golf? (Professional Advice)

How often should a beginner practice golf? How often you should practice depends on several factors that must first be considered, such as mindset, goals, and a good practice routine. Without these three key factors, a golfer will take considerably longer to get better at golf, especially from the beginner level. How often a beginner golfer should practice is primarily…

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Why Is Golf Measured in Yards? Unravel the Surprising History

Why is golf measured in yards? There’s a simple answer to this question; however, the best way to explain is by taking a deeper look into the history of golf yardages and how to use them effectively, so the next time you have an approach shot, you can pick the right club and determine the correct distance to the target….

Female golfer getting a golf lesson.

What Is a Good Golf Score for Beginners? (Stop Wasting Your Time and Determine Where You Stand in the Game)

So, you or someone you know just started playing golf, and you might ask yourself, “what is a good golf score for beginners?” The answer may not be as straightforward as you would like because it depends if you are a beginner who falls into a particular category of golfer or if you’re an outlier. If you or a golfer…

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Ultimate Scratch Golf Practice Schedule Template: 3 Key Areas to Unlock Your Potential (a Golf Professional’s Advice)

Whether or not you’re there, I think most of us would like to be a scratch golfer. I have been practicing and playing the game of golf for over twenty years and have played competitive golf at both the amateur and professional levels. If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s the importance of having a great practice routine and sticking…

A woman practices her golf swing on the driving range, viewed from behind.

How Often Do You Need to Play Golf to Be Good? (Get Good at Golf)

How often do you need to play golf to be good? Whether you’re an avid golfer or a weekend warrior, this is a question all golfers have likely asked at some point, and if you’re like me, you want to know how many times per week you should practice golf in order to improve; however, the answer is not so…

Golfer hitting driver on a driving range.

How to Play Golf Without a Driver: 3 Pro Tips to Help You Play Without a Driver

If you’re like most golfers, you likely always have the driver in your bag when you play golf. However, have you ever wondered how to play golf without a driver? If not, then understandably so, because most golfers use their drivers as much as possible and, from my experience, put golf driving tips at the top of their list of…

Range ball basket and golfer hitting golf balls.

Golf Practice vs Playing Time (Complete Guide)

Most new golfers, and even those who have played the game for a while, do not realize there is a distinct difference in golf practice vs playing time. If you genuinely want to improve, it is essential to distinguish between practicing and playing golf. It’s crucial to practice golf to improve; however, you should practice on the driving range, not…

Hands of a golfer resting on a golf club.

Strong Golf Grip: 3 Keys to Unlock Your Best Golf Today (by a Golf Professional)

Some of the best players in the game learned how to play golf with a strong grip and swear by the benefits. I also agree with the benefits of a strong grip and have played one myself for different periods throughout my golfing career. However, knowing these tips on a strong golf grip and how it’s different from a neutral…