Golf
Golf gear, launch monitors, membership costs, learning the game, records and the greats.
207 guides, records and explainers.
Explainer
Augusta National Membership Cost
What does Augusta National membership cost? Reported initiation fees, annual dues and why the club never publishes official figures, explained.
The Career Grand Slam in Golf, Explained
The career grand slam means winning all four professional majors in a career. Only six men have done it, most recently Rory McIlroy in 2025.
FedEx Cup Playoffs Format, Explained
The FedEx Cup playoffs are the PGA Tour's three-event finale: top 70 players narrow to 50, then 30 at the Tour Championship. Here is how it works.
Golf Drop Rules, Explained
Golf drop rules under Rule 14.3: drop from knee height into a relief area, and replay if the ball rolls out. When you drop and what it costs.
The 4 Golf Majors in Order
The four men's golf majors in calendar order: the Masters, the PGA Championship, the U.S. Open and The Open Championship. Dates, venues and history.
How Do You Qualify for the Masters?
You qualify for the Masters through set invitation categories: winning a major, ranking in the world top 50, winning on tour and more. Here is how.
Cost to Play Pebble Beach Golf Links
What does it cost to play Pebble Beach? As of 2025 the green fee is roughly $675+ per round, plus cart and caddie. Full breakdown and how to book.
The Most Exclusive Golf Clubs
The world's most exclusive golf clubs, from Augusta National to Cypress Point. What makes a club exclusive and why money alone can't get you in.
Most Masters Wins: Golf's Green Jacket Kings
Jack Nicklaus holds the record with six Masters wins. The full list of multiple green jacket winners, records and the numbers behind Augusta's greats.
How PGA Tour Purses Are Paid Out
The PGA Tour splits a purse by a fixed percentage table: the winner takes 18%, second gets about 10.9%, and it scales down from there. How it works.
Red Stakes vs Yellow Stakes in Golf
Red stakes mark a lateral penalty area with extra sideways relief; yellow marks a regular penalty area with fewer options. The difference, per Rule 17.
Strokes Gained in Golf, Explained
Strokes gained measures every shot against a tour baseline, so a positive number means you beat the average. How it works and how to read it.
What Is an Up and Down in Golf?
What is an up and down in golf? Getting the ball in the hole in two shots from around the green: one to get it up, one to putt down.
What Is a Birdie in Golf? Scoring Terms
A birdie is a score of one stroke under par on a hole. How birdies fit with pars, bogeys, eagles and albatrosses, plus where the term came from.
What Is a Gimme in Golf? Rules and Etiquette
A gimme is a short putt your opponents concede so you skip holing it. What counts as a gimme, when it's allowed and why it's not in the Rules of Golf.
What Is a Municipal Golf Course?
A municipal golf course is a public course owned by a local government. What 'muni' means, how it differs from other public courses, and who runs it.
What Is a Pro-Am in Golf?
A pro-am pairs professional golfers with amateurs on the same team or event. How pro-ams work, what they cost, and what you win, explained.
What Is a Provisional Ball in Golf?
A provisional ball is a backup you play when your first shot may be lost or out of bounds, to save time. How Rule 18.3 works and when it counts.
What Is a Snowman in Golf?
A snowman in golf is a score of 8 on a single hole, named because the number 8 looks like a stacked snowman. What it means and how bad an 8 really is.
What Is an Amateur Golfer?
An amateur golfer plays for no prize money beyond strict limits. How the USGA and R&A Rules of Amateur Status define it, and how it differs from a pro.
What Is the 19th Hole in Golf?
The 19th hole in golf is slang for the clubhouse bar where players gather after a round. What it means, its origins, and the match-play meaning too.
What Is Twilight Golf?
Twilight golf is discounted late-afternoon play, when courses drop green fees because there is less daylight left to finish 18 holes. How it works.
Why Do Golf Courses Have 18 Holes?
Why do golf courses have 18 holes? It traces back to St Andrews, not a whisky bottle. The real history of golf's 18-hole standard, explained.
Wolf Golf Game Rules: How to Play and Score
Wolf golf game rules: how the Wolf rotates, picks a partner or goes Lone Wolf, plus a simple points scoring system and 3-man Wolf explained.
What Does MC Mean in Golf? Missed Cuts
MC in golf means Missed Cut: a player finished 36 holes outside the cut line and does not play the weekend. What the cut is, and who still gets paid.
Average Driving Distance by Age: Where Do You Stand?
The average male amateur drives it around 225 yards, peaking in the 20s and 30s and dropping roughly 30 yards by the 60s. See the full breakdown by age and handicap.
Average Golf Swing Speed by Age (And What's Good)
Average golf swing speed by age: how driver clubhead speed changes from your 20s to your 70s, what counts as a good number, and how it maps to distance.
Best Golf YouTubers: Who to Watch
The best golf YouTubers cover club reviews, coaching, and entertainment. Here are the real channels worth following and what each does best.
Bingo Bango Bongo: The Golf Game That Rewards Everyone
Bingo Bango Bongo is a golf betting game with three points per hole: first on the green, closest once all are on, and first in the hole. Here is how to play.
Blades vs Cavity Back Irons Explained
Blades reward pure ball strikers with feel and shot control; cavity back irons add forgiveness for everyone else. Here is how the two designs compare.
The Bump and Run: Golf's Highest-Percentage Short-Game Shot
The bump and run flies low and rolls to the hole like a putt. Here is the best club to use, when to play it over a chip or flop, and how to hit it.
Cart Path Relief: How to Take Your Free Drop Correctly
A cart path is an immovable obstruction, so you get free relief. Here is how to find the nearest point of relief and drop correctly under Rule 16.1.
The Chapman Format Explained: Rules and Strategy
The Chapman format is a two-person golf game: both partners drive, swap balls for the second shot, then pick one and play alternate shot to the hole.
Early Extension in the Golf Swing: What It Is and Why It Hurts You
Early extension is when your hips thrust toward the ball on the downswing. Here is what causes it, why it wrecks contact, and the drills that fix it fast.
Forged vs Cast Irons: Does the Difference Matter?
Forged irons are pressed from soft carbon steel for feel; cast irons are moulded for forgiveness and value. Here is which one actually suits your game.
Four-Ball vs Foursomes: Ryder Cup Formats Explained
In four-ball, each player plays their own ball and the team counts the better score. In foursomes, partners share one ball and alternate shots. Here's the side-by-side.
Golf Club Lofts Chart: Standard Lofts for Every Club
A full golf club lofts chart: standard degrees for driver, woods, hybrids, irons and wedges, plus how modern 'strong' lofts changed the numbers.
Golf Etiquette for Beginners: The Unwritten Rules
Golf etiquette for beginners comes down to safety, pace, and course care. Here are the unwritten rules that keep you welcome on any course.
Golf Skins Game Rules: Carryovers, Validation and Payouts
In a golf skins game each hole is a skin, won only by an outright low score. Ties carry the skin forward. Here are the rules, carryovers and payouts.
Highest Paid Female Golfers: LPGA Earnings and Endorsements
The highest paid female golfers in 2026: Nelly Korda's $13m year, Annika Sörenstam's LPGA money record, and the real prize-money gap with the PGA Tour.
How Long Does 9 Holes of Golf Take? Times by Group Size
Nine holes of golf takes about 2 to 2.5 hours for a foursome, and closer to an hour on your own. See how long 9 holes take by group size and cart use.
How Many Acres Is a Golf Course? Size by Course Type
Most 18-hole golf courses cover about 110 to 190 acres, averaging near 150. Here is how course type, layout and land use change the acreage.
How Many Dimples on a Golf Ball? Why They Exist
Most golf balls have 300 to 500 dimples. A Titleist Pro V1 has 388. Here is why the count varies and how dimples cut drag and add distance.
How Much to Tip a Caddie: A Practical Guide
How much to tip a caddie: plan on $20 to $60 on top of the bag fee for a single round, more at resorts. Here are real ranges by course type.
How Much Water Does a Golf Course Use? The Real Numbers
A typical 18-hole golf course uses roughly 90–130 million gallons of water a year, but desert courses use far more and rainy ones far less. The real figures, by region.
How to Get a Golf Handicap Without Joining a Club
You can get an official golf handicap without joining a club by signing up to a virtual or online club through your national association. Here is how, and the cost.
How to Keep Score in Golf: Reading and Marking a Scorecard
To keep score in golf, count every stroke on each hole and write the number in the box, then total the nine and eighteen. Here is how to read a scorecard.
Hybrid vs Iron: When to Make the Switch
Hybrid vs iron: hybrids launch higher and are easier to hit than long irons. Here's the equivalence chart and exactly when to swap an iron for a hybrid.
Interlock vs Overlap Grip: Which Should You Use?
Interlock locks the pinky and index finger together; overlap rests the pinky on top. Interlock suits smaller hands, overlap suits most players. Here is how to choose.
The Longest Drive Ever Recorded: Golf's Distance Records
The longest drive ever recorded in competition is Mike Austin's 515-yard bomb in 1974, credited by Guinness. Here is the truth behind golf's biggest drives.
The Longest Golf Courses in the World
The longest golf course in the world is Australia's Nullarbor Links at 1,365 km. The longest conventional 18-hole course is Jade Dragon in China at 8,548 yards.
Low Compression Golf Balls: Who Should Play Them and Why
Low compression golf balls (roughly 70 and under) suit slower swing speeds, seniors and beginners with a softer feel. See who should play them and top models.
The Oldest Golf Courses in the World
The oldest golf courses in the world sit in Scotland: Musselburgh Old Links has documented play from 1672, while St Andrews traces golf to the 1400s.
Shallowing the Golf Club: What It Means and Why It Matters
Shallowing means dropping the club onto a flatter plane in transition so it approaches from the inside. It cures the over-the-top slice. Here are the drills and feels that work.
Spikeless vs Spiked Golf Shoes: Which to Buy
Spikeless vs spiked golf shoes: spikeless win on comfort and versatility, spiked on grip and wet-weather traction. Here is which pair most golfers should buy.
What Is a Texas Wedge? Putting From Off the Green
A Texas wedge is a putter used from off the green. Named for windy, hard-baked Texas courses, it is the safe, low-risk play on firm ground. Here is exactly when to use it.
What Does 3&2 Mean in Golf? Match Play Scoring Explained
What does 3&2 mean in golf? It means a player was 3 holes up with 2 to play, so the match ended early. Here is how match play scoring works.
What Is a Driving Iron? Who Should Carry One
A driving iron is a low-lofted, strong long iron built for control off the tee. Here's what it's equivalent to, and who should carry one over a hybrid.
What Is a Flyer Lie? Why the Ball Jumps From the Rough
A flyer lie is rough grass that gets between clubface and ball, killing spin so it flies farther. Here is how to spot one and how each lie affects the shot.
What Is a Forecaddie? Role, Cost and Tipping
A forecaddie works ahead of your group to spot balls, give yardages and speed play. Here is what they do, what to tip, and how they differ from a caddie.
What Is a Mid Handicapper? Handicap Ranges Explained
A mid handicapper carries a Handicap Index around 10 to 20 and usually shoots in the 80s to mid-90s. Here are the low, mid and high ranges explained.
What Is a Shank in Golf? Why It Happens
A shank is a shot struck by the hosel that shoots sharply sideways. Here's what causes a shank, how it differs from a slice, and how to fix it fast.
What Is a Tight Lie in Golf? How to Play It
A tight lie is a ball sitting on firm, closely mown turf with little grass underneath. Move the ball back, hands ahead, and strike ball-first. Here is how to play every lie.
What Is an Executive Golf Course? Length and Par Explained
An executive golf course is a shorter, lower-par layout with more par 3s and a quicker round. Here is the typical length, par and how it compares.
What Is GIR in Golf? Greens in Regulation Explained
GIR means greens in regulation: reaching the green in par minus two strokes. Here is what counts, what a good GIR is, and typical figures by handicap.
What Is Lag in the Golf Swing? Explained Simply
Lag is the angle held between your lead arm and the club shaft on the downswing. Here is what lag does for power and contact, and drills to create it.
What Is Offset in Golf Clubs?
Offset sets the clubface slightly behind the hosel, giving you a split-second longer to square the face. It helps fight a slice and launch the ball higher. Here's how it works.
What Tees Should You Play From? A No-Ego Guide
What tees should you play from? Match the total yardage to how far you hit your driver. Here is the USGA Tee It Forward chart to pick right.
What to Wear Golfing: Dress Codes Decoded for Every Course
What to wear golfing: a collared shirt, golf trousers or tailored shorts, and soft-spike shoes cover almost every course. Here is how dress codes change by venue.
Why Do Golfers Yell Fore? Origin and When to Shout It
Golfers yell 'fore' to warn anyone ahead that an errant ball is heading their way. The word likely comes from 'forecaddie' — but the origin is genuinely disputed.
Draw vs Fade: The Difference and Which to Play
Draw vs fade in golf: a draw curves right-to-left for distance, a fade left-to-right for control. Which shot shape you should play, and why.
What Is a Condor in Golf? The Rarest Score in the Sport
A condor is four under par on one hole: a hole-in-one on a par 5. Fewer than ten have ever been recorded. Here are the confirmed condors.
What Is a Good Golf Score? Benchmarks by Skill & Age
A good golf score is anything under 90 on a par-72 course, which beats about 75% of players. See the benchmarks by skill level and age, for 9 and 18 holes.
What Is a Scratch Golfer? Plus Handicaps Explained
A scratch golfer has a 0.0 handicap index and plays to par on a rated course. Only about 1.6% reach it. What it takes, plus what a plus handicap means.
What Is an Eagle in Golf? How Rare It Really Is
An eagle in golf is two under par on one hole, usually a par 5 in three shots. See where it ranks on the scoring ladder and how rare eagles really are.
What Percentage of Golfers Break 100? The Real Data
About 55% of golfers break 100, roughly 26% break 90, and only 5% break 80. The real distribution from USGA handicap and NGF data, in one table.
What Does E Mean in Golf? Understanding Even Par Explained
In golf, E stands for even par, meaning a player completed the round or hole in exactly the number of strokes intended. Here is what even par means.
How-To Guides
9 Best Golf Chipping Drills to Sharpen Your Short Game
The best golf chipping drills train one skill at a time: the ladder drill for distance control, the landing-spot drill for where the ball lands, and the coin drill for clean contact. Here are 9 drills to lower your scores around the green.
Golf Chipping Technique: How to Chip Crisply Every Time
Solid golf chipping technique comes from a narrow stance, ball back, weight forward, and a putting-style stroke with no wrist flip. Here is the exact setup and motion.
Golf Grip for Beginners: How to Hold the Club Correctly
A beginner's golf grip starts with the lead hand: place the club in your fingers, not your palm, so you see two knuckles at address. Here is the step-by-step method, grip styles, and the faults to avoid.
9 Best Golf Putting Drills to Sink More Putts and Kill 3-Putts
The best golf putting drills fix one thing at a time: the gate drill fixes your start line, the ladder drill fixes distance control, and the clock drill builds short-putt confidence. Here are 9 drills that lower your putts per round.
Golf Putting Technique: How to Grip, Aim, and Stroke It Pure
Good golf putting technique comes down to four things: a light square grip, eyes over the ball, a shoulder-driven stroke, and a face that returns square. Here is how to build each one.
12 Golf Putting Tips to Sink More Putts and Cut Your Score
The best golf putting tips start with setup: eyes over the ball, a quiet lower body, and distance control. Here are 12 simple putting tips to hole more short putts and three-putt less.
8 Best Golf Swing Drills to Fix Your Swing Fast (Ranked by Fault)
The best golf swing drills fix one fault at a time: the alignment-stick drill for path, the step drill for weight shift, and the pump drill for an over-the-top move. Here are 8 drills, ranked by what they repair.
8 Golf Swing Path Drills to Stop Coming Over the Top
Golf swing path drills fix the direction your club travels through impact. Use the gate drill, headcover drill, and alignment-stick drill to swing in-to-out and kill your slice.
Golf Swing Technique: The Correct Mechanics, Step by Step
Correct golf swing technique comes down to five repeatable checkpoints — grip, setup, takeaway, downswing sequence, and impact position. Here's how to build and groove them.
8 Golf Swing Tempo Drills for a Smoother, More Consistent Swing
Golf swing tempo drills train a 3:1 rhythm so your backswing is three times slower than your downswing. Here are 8 tempo drills, ranked from easiest to most advanced, to stop you rushing the transition.
Golf Swing Tips for Beginners: 9 Fixes That Cut Strokes Fast
The best golf swing tips for beginners start with grip, setup, and a slower takeaway — nine checkpoints that fix slices, chunks, and tops in one range session.
How to Chip in Golf: A Beginner's Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to chip in golf with a narrow stance, weight forward, and a putting-style stroke that uses the loft of the club. Follow these steps to stop chunking and thinning around the green.
How to Fix a Shank in Golf: Causes and Drills That Stop It Fast
Fix a shank by moving the strike off the hosel: stand a hair farther from the ball, keep your weight back on your heels, and swing the club more from the inside. Here are the real causes and the drills that stop the shanks fast.
How to Grip a Golf Club: The Correct Grip in 5 Steps
To grip a golf club correctly, rest it diagonally across your lead-hand fingers, close the hand so the V points at your trail shoulder, then set your trail hand so both palms face each other. Here is the full 5-step setup, pressure scale, and fixes for the grip faults that cause slices and hooks.
How to Hit a Bunker Shot: The Splash Technique That Escapes Every Time
To hit a greenside bunker shot, open the clubface, aim two inches behind the ball, keep your weight forward, and splash the sand while accelerating through to a full finish. Here is the step-by-step method.
How to Hit a Draw With a Driver: The Simple Setup Fix
To hit a draw with a driver, swing the club on an in-to-out path with the face closed to the path but open to the target. Here is the exact setup, path, and drills to shape it.
How to Hit a Driver Farther: 6 Proven Ways to Add Distance
To hit a driver farther, raise clubhead speed, strike the center of the face, and hit up on the ball with a positive attack angle. Here's how to add 15-30 yards off the tee.
How to Hit a Driver Straight: 6 Steps to a Center-Face Strike
To hit a driver straight, square the face to your path at impact: neutral grip, ball off the lead heel, tee half the ball above the crown, and a path that swings out to the target rather than across it. Here's the full step-by-step.
How to Hit a Driver: Tee Height, Setup, and the Upward Strike
To hit a driver well, tee the ball so half sits above the clubface, set up with the ball off your lead heel, and swing on a shallow, ascending path through impact. Here's the full step-by-step.
How to Hit a Fade With a Driver: Setup, Swing Path, and Face Control
To hit a fade with a driver, aim your body slightly left, keep the clubface pointed near your target so it stays open to your path, and swing along your body line. Here is the exact setup, swing, and practice plan.
How to Hit a Fairway Bunker Shot: Clean Contact, Every Time
To hit a fairway bunker shot, take one extra club, choke down, dig your feet in lightly, play the ball just back of center, quiet your lower body, and pick the ball clean off the sand. Here is the full method.
How to Hit a Pitch Shot in Golf: Setup, Distance Control & Trajectory
To hit a pitch shot, take a lofted wedge, play the ball center, put 60% of your weight on your lead foot, and control distance with backswing length, not hand speed.
How to Increase Golf Swing Speed: The Real Drivers of Clubhead Speed
Golf swing speed training works by improving sequencing, mobility, and ground force first — then adding overspeed protocols. Here is the program that actually adds distance.
How to Putt in Golf: A Step-by-Step Guide to Sink More Putts
Learn how to putt in golf the right way: a light grip, eyes over the ball, a shoulder-rocked pendulum stroke, and speed control that reads the green. A step-by-step guide for lower scores.
How to Read Greens in Golf: Slope, Grain, and Speed Made Simple
To read greens in golf, judge speed first, then slope: walk to the low side of the hole, feel the tilt with your feet, and let gravity tell you which way the putt breaks. Here is the full method.
How to Release the Golf Club: A Simple Guide to Timing and Speed
To release the golf club, let your forearms rotate and your wrists unhinge naturally through impact so the clubface squares on its own. Here is how to build proper release timing, add speed, and stop flipping at the ball.
How to Organize a Golf Bag: The 14-Club Setup That Speeds Up Every Round
Organize a golf bag by loading clubs longest-to-shortest from the top-back slot down: woods top, irons middle, wedges and putter bottom-front, with valuables, range, and rain gear in fixed pockets.
How to Stop Hitting Fat Shots: Fix Your Low Point Fast
To stop hitting fat shots, move your low point in front of the ball: set 55% of your weight on your lead foot, keep it there through impact, and play the ball back an inch. Here is the full fix, with drills.
How to Stop Slicing the Golf Ball: 7 Fixes That Work
To stop slicing the golf ball, fix the two things that cause every slice: an out-to-in swing path and an open clubface at impact. Here are 7 fixes and drills that repair both.
How to Swing a Golf Club: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide
How to swing a golf club starts with a solid grip and setup, then a one-piece takeaway, a controlled backswing, and a downswing led by the hips. Here is the full sequence.
Proper Golf Grip: What a Correct Grip Looks Like and Why It Matters
A proper golf grip has neutral hands, matching V's pointing at your trail shoulder, light pressure, and unified hands acting as one unit through impact.
Proper Golf Putting Grip: How to Hold the Putter for a Steadier Stroke
A proper golf putting grip runs the handle up the lifelines of both palms, keeps both thumbs flat down the top, and unifies the hands so the wrists stay quiet. Here is how to grip a putter, plus when to switch to cross-hand, claw, or pencil.
Proper Golf Setup and Stance: A 7-Step Checklist for a Solid Address Position
Proper golf setup and stance means shoulder-width feet for irons, ball position matched to the club, a tilt-from-the-hips posture, square alignment, and 50/50 weight. Here is the 7-step checklist that builds a repeatable address position.
Over the Top Golf Swing: Why It Causes Your Slice
An over the top golf swing throws the club outside the line, cutting across the ball. What it means, why it slices, and the drills that fix it.
The Single Plane Golf Swing: Moe Norman's Method
The single plane golf swing, made famous by Moe Norman and taught by Todd Graves, keeps the club and lead arm on one line. How it works and who it suits.
Stack and Tilt Golf Swing: The Method Explained
The stack and tilt golf swing keeps weight forward all swing for centered contact. How the Bennett-Plummer method works, its costs, and who it helps.
Strong vs Weak Golf Grip: What Each Does to Ball Flight
Strong vs weak golf grip: a strong grip closes the face for a draw, a weak grip opens it for a fade. What each does to ball flight, and which to use.
Country Club Membership Cost: National Averages and Real Examples
Country club membership costs $50,000 median initiation and $10,700 a year in dues nationally. Real tiers, plus honest pricing on 7 named clubs.
How Much Does a Golf Club Fitting Cost?
Golf club fitting costs $30-$150 free-to-cheap at a retailer or $175-$475 at a specialist studio. Real 2026 prices for driver-only vs full-bag fittings.
Cost to Build a Golf Venue Like Topgolf
Building a Topgolf-style golf venue costs roughly $15M to $50M. Here's the full cost breakdown, why you cannot franchise one, and cheaper options.
Ben Hogan's Five Lessons: What the Book Still Teaches
What Five Lessons: The Modern Fundamentals of Golf actually teaches, whether Ben Hogan's grip and swing plane still hold up in 2026, and which edition to buy.
Golf Lessons at Golf Galaxy: What They Cost and What You Get
Golf Galaxy lessons cost about $80 for 30 minutes with a local PGA or LPGA pro, cheaper in packages. See what's included, who teaches, and how it compares.
Masters Tickets at Augusta: Real Cost and How to Get Them
Official Masters tickets run $125-$525, but the patron waitlist has been closed since 1978. Real lottery odds, resale prices, and honest expectations for 2027.
Ryder Cup 2027 Tickets: Prices and How to Get Them
Ryder Cup 2027 tickets run €89 to €1,999 at Adare Manor, Ireland. Real prices, ballot status, hospitality tiers, and why SeatGeek/TickPick resale is risky.
Ryder Cup Military Tickets: Eligibility & How to Apply
Does the Ryder Cup offer military tickets? What was confirmed at Bethpage 2025, what's unconfirmed for Adare Manor 2027, and how to apply through GovX.
List
10 Alignment Stick Drills for Golf (Fix Aim, Path & Plane)
Alignment stick drills fix golf's silent faults: aim, swing path, and plane. Lay one stick on your target line and one along your toes, add a path gate, and check your plane. Here are 10 named drills, each with setup, cues, and the mistake it repairs.
8 Golf Backswing Drills to Fix Your Takeaway and Turn (By Fault)
The best golf backswing drills fix one fault at a time: the one-piece-takeaway drill for a snatchy start, the wall drill for plane, and the mirror turn for a full shoulder turn. Here are 8 drills, matched to the fault each one repairs.
9 Golf Ball Striking Drills for Pure, Compressed Contact
The best golf ball striking drills train ball-first contact: the towel-behind-ball drill kills fat shots, the tee-gate drill centers strikes, and the divot-forward drill compresses irons. Here are 9 drills that groove flush contact.
9 Golf Downswing Drills to Fix Your Sequence and Path
The best golf downswing drills retrain the one thing that matters most: lower body first, arms trailing. Here are 9 drills for sequence, path, and lag, each with a cue and the fault it fixes.
9 Golf Driving Range Practice Drills That Transfer to the Course
The best driving range practice drills use random practice, real targets, and a full pre-shot routine so your range game finally shows up on the course. Here are 9 ranked drills that transfer.
8 Golf Early Extension Drills to Fix Your Posture and Ball-Striking
Golf early extension drills fix the thrust of your hips toward the ball on the downswing. The chair drill, the band drill, and the squat-to-turn drill keep your hips back so you strike it flush. Here are 8 drills that fix early extension for good.
9 Golf Follow-Through Drills for a Balanced, Powerful Finish
Golf follow-through drills fix your finish by training balance, full rotation, and extension: the hold-the-finish drill, belt-buckle-to-target drill, and step-through balance drill. Here are 9 drills that build a repeatable finish.
8 Golf Grip Drills to Fix Your Hands and Stop the Slice
Golf grip drills fix your slice at its source: the split-hands drill, the logo-check drill, and the pressure-count drill retrain your hands. Here are 8 drills, ranked by the fault they repair.
8 Golf Hip Rotation Drills to Add Power and Stop Swaying
The best golf hip rotation drills train your hips to turn, not slide: the chair drill stops swaying, the band-around-hips drill fires the lead side, and the lead-hip clearance drill opens you up at impact. Here are 8, matched to the fault each one fixes.
9 Golf Posture Drills to Fix Your Setup (With Simple Checkpoints)
Golf posture drills fix the tilt, spine angle, and hinge that control every swing. The club-across-shoulders tilt, wall-butt, and mirror spine-angle drills build a repeatable athletic setup. Here are 9 drills with checkpoints.
9 Best Golf Short Game Drills to Save Strokes Fast
The best golf short game drills train chipping, pitching, bunker play, and putting under pressure. Here are 9 drills, ranked by how many strokes they save around the green.
8 Golf Swing Sequence Drills to Fix Your Kinematic Sequence
The best golf swing sequence drills train the kinematic order — hips, then torso, then arms, then club. Here are 8 drills, from the step-through to the pump drill, that groove a lower-body-first downswing.
8 Golf Takeaway Drills to Groove a One-Piece Start
The best golf takeaway drills train a one-piece, on-plane start: the club-on-the-line drill, the towel-under-arms drill, and the half-back checkpoint. Here are 8 drills that fix a whippy or inside takeaway.
8 Golf Weight Transfer Drills to Fix Your Weight Shift Fast
The best golf weight transfer drills teach your lower body to lead: the step drill, feet-together drill, and pressure-plate feel drill move weight to the trail side, then onto the lead foot before impact. Here are 8, matched to each fault.
9 Golf Wrist Hinge Drills to Fix Your Lag and Casting
Golf wrist hinge drills train an early, held wrist set for lag and compression. The L-to-L drill, hinge-and-hold, and split-hand drill fix casting fast — here are 9, ranked by fault.
Most PGA Tour Wins of All Time
Sam Snead and Tiger Woods share the PGA Tour record with 82 wins each. The full all-time career victories leaderboard, ranked and explained.
Greatest Golfers of All Time: The Legends Who Defined the Sport
The greatest golfers of all time ranked, from Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods to Hogan, Jones, and Player, by majors won, peak dominance, and lasting influence.
Gear & Equipment
3 Wood vs 5 Wood: Which Fairway Wood Do You Actually Need?
3 wood vs 5 wood: the 5 wood's extra loft makes it easier to hit off the deck, and most amateurs get similar distance. Here is the data.
Blade vs Mallet Putter: Which Suits Your Stroke?
Blade vs mallet putter: mallets add forgiveness for a straight stroke, blades reward an arc. See the data and which one suits your stroke.
Golf Ball Compression Chart by Swing Speed
A golf ball compression chart rating Pro V1, TP5, Chrome Soft, Supersoft and more from ~35 to 100, matched to the driver swing speed each ball suits.
Golf Shaft Flex Chart: Regular, Stiff or Senior
A golf shaft flex chart matching driver swing speed to flex: ladies, senior, regular, stiff or extra stiff, plus how to find your speed.
Graphite vs Steel Iron Shafts: Which to Play?
Graphite vs steel iron shafts compared: weight, feel, distance, control and cost, with a table showing which shaft suits your swing speed and game.
Wedge Bounce Explained: Pick the Right Bounce
What is bounce on a wedge? It is the angle on the sole that stops the club digging. Here is how to pick low, mid or high bounce for your turf and swing.
Why Do Golfers Wear One Glove? (And Which Hand)
Why do golfers wear one glove? It goes on the lead hand for grip and protection. Here is which hand it fits, why only one, and when pros wear none.
Garmin Approach R10: Is It Worth It in 2026?
The Garmin Approach R10 golf launch monitor lists at $599 and tracks 14 metrics off Doppler radar. Here's the accuracy, setup, and who should spend more.
Golf Clubs for Beginners: What You Actually Need to Start
What golf clubs beginners actually need: 7-10 clubs, not 14, real starter-set prices for the US, UK, AU, and CA, and when to buy used or rent instead.
Golf Wedges for Beginners: Which Ones You Actually Need
Beginners need a pitching wedge and a sand wedge, not all four. Here's the loft, bounce, and 2026 price breakdown that tells you what to buy next.
Golf Grip Size Chart: How to Find Your Correct Size
Measure wrist crease to middle fingertip, check it against glove size, then use this golf grip size chart to find undersize, standard, midsize, or jumbo.
Best Launch Monitor for a Golf Simulator (2026 Guide)
A launch monitor for a golf simulator lives or dies on software compatibility, not specs. What actually works with GSPro, E6 Connect, and your room size.
Overhead & Ceiling-Mounted Golf Launch Monitors: Worth It?
Overhead golf launch monitors mount to the ceiling, safe from mis-hits. What they cost, the ceiling height needed, and who should skip it for a floor unit.
Portable Golf Launch Monitors: What Actually Matters
What a portable golf launch monitor really measures, 2026 prices from $200 to $2,500, and which metrics are marketing fluff versus real data.
Rapsodo MLM2PRO Review: Is It Worth It in 2026?
Rapsodo MLM2PRO price, subscription cost, accuracy, and E6 Connect compatibility, tested against the Garmin R10 to answer whether it is worth buying in 2026.
Shot Scope LM1 Review: Is It Worth It in 2026?
The Shot Scope LM1 golf launch monitor costs $199.99 and tracks 5 swing metrics with no subscription. Here's the accuracy, limits, and who should buy it.
Women's Golf Clubs for Beginners: What Actually Matters
Women's golf clubs for beginners come down to shaft flex, length, and grip size, not the paint job. 2026 starter-set prices and honest fitting advice.
Records & Money
Richest Golfers in the World: Net Worth Ranked
Tiger Woods is the richest golfer, reported as golf's first billionaire. Net-worth table of Palmer, Nicklaus, Norman and Mickelson, figures as estimates.
What Does Dormie Mean in Golf?
In match play, a match is dormie when a player leads by as many holes as remain, so they cannot lose, only win or halve. Clear examples inside.
FedEx Cup Winners (Full List by Year)
Rory McIlroy has won the FedEx Cup a record three times. The full year-by-year list of PGA Tour champions since 2007, plus the format and bonus, explained.
Oldest Masters Winner in History
Jack Nicklaus is the oldest Masters winner, at 46 in 1986. Full list of the oldest champions at Augusta and why age rarely wins a green jacket.
PGA Tour Career Money List (All-Time Leaders)
Tiger Woods leads the PGA Tour all-time career money list with over $120 million in official earnings. Full leaderboard and the caveats that skew it.
Youngest Masters Winner in History
Tiger Woods is the youngest Masters winner, at 21 years and 3 months in 1997. Full list of the youngest champions at Augusta and the records he set that week.
The Lowest Score in Masters History
Dustin Johnson holds the Masters record with a 72-hole score of 268, 20 under par, set in 2020. The full leaderboard, explained.
Most Majors in Golf: The All-Time List
Jack Nicklaus won 18 professional majors, the most in golf history. The full leaderboard of the greatest major champions, with the numbers.
Most Open Championship Wins in Golf
Harry Vardon holds the record with six Open Championship wins. The full list of multiple Claret Jug winners, records and history, explained.
Most Ryder Cup Points Won
Sergio Garcia has won 28.5 Ryder Cup points, the most in the event's history. The full leaderboard of all-time Ryder Cup points leaders, explained.
Most Ryder Cup Wins: Team Record and the Top Players Ranked
The USA leads the Ryder Cup 27-16-2 all-time, but Sergio Garcia (28.5 points) and Nick Faldo (25) are the winningest players ever. Full team record and top-10 player ranking.
Golfers With the Most Holes in One: Ranked Career & Tour Records
Norman Manley (59, disputed) and Mancil Davis (51, accepted) top the all-time list. Ranked: 10 golfers with the most career and official tour holes in one, verified.
Rules & How It Works
Can You Ground Your Club in a Bunker? The Rule Explained
No, you cannot ground your club in a bunker right behind the ball. Here is USGA and R&A Rule 12.2, the penalty, and exactly what you can and cannot do.
The Embedded Ball Rule: When You Get Free Relief
The embedded ball rule (Rule 16.3) gives free relief when your ball plugs in its own pitch-mark. When it applies and how to take your drop.
How Many Clubs Are Allowed in a Golf Bag? The 14 Rule
How many clubs are allowed in a golf bag? A maximum of 14, under Rule 4.1b. Carrying more costs two strokes per hole, up to four. Penalty and a sample set.
Winter Rules in Golf: Lift, Clean and Place Explained
Winter rules in golf are preferred lies (Model Local Rule E-3): lift, clean and place on the fairway. When they apply and how far you can move the ball.
How to Determine Your Golf Handicap: The WHS Formula
How to determine your golf handicap under the WHS: the score differential formula, rounds needed, and how to get an official index in 2026.
Golf Handicap Explained: How It Works and How to Get One
A golf handicap estimates your scoring ability so players of all levels compete fairly. Learn how it is calculated, what it means, and how to get one.
Match Play vs Stroke Play in Golf
In stroke play you count every shot; in match play you win holes, not strokes. Here is how the two golf formats differ, how scoring works, and their uses.
Cost
The Average Cost of a Round of Golf in 2026
The average US public round costs about $41 (NGF), $25-$40 at a muni and $100-$250+ at a resort. Real 2026 US, UK and AU green fees plus twilight tips.
How Much Do Caddies Make? Club to PGA Tour Pay
Country club caddies make $50-$100 a round plus tips; PGA Tour caddies earn a $1,500-$3,000 weekly base plus 5/7/10% of winnings. Real 2026 pay figures.
How Much Do Golf Carts Cost? New & Used Prices 2026
New Club Car, EZGO and Yamaha carts cost $7,000-$14,000; used from $2,000; street-legal lithium models $10,000-$20,000+. Real 2026 prices by type.
How Much Does the Driving Range Cost? Bucket Prices
A driving range bucket costs $5-$15 in the US (25-100 balls); Topgolf runs $25-$70 an hour per bay. UK buckets are £10-£20. Real 2026 prices.
Why Is Golf So Expensive? Where the Money Goes
Golf is expensive because of clubs ($300-$3,000), green fees ($25-$250+) and memberships ($10,000+). Here's the 2026 breakdown and where to cut.
Formats
Best Ball Golf Format: Rules and How to Score
In best ball golf, each player plays their own ball and the team takes the lowest score on each hole. Rules, scoring and how it differs from a scramble.
What Is a Shotgun Start in Golf?
A shotgun start sends every group out to a different hole at the same time, so all players begin and finish together. How it works and why events use it.
What Is a Shamble in Golf? Rules vs Scramble
A shamble in golf is a team format where everyone tees off, the best drive is chosen, then each player finishes the hole with their own ball.
Terminology
What Is a Mulligan in Golf? Meaning and Rules
A mulligan in golf is an informal do-over: you replay a shot with no penalty and ignore the first. It is not in the official Rules of Golf.
What Is a Bogey in Golf? Plus Double and Triple Bogeys
A bogey is a score of one stroke over par on a hole. Here is what bogey means, how it compares to par and birdie, and what double and triple bogeys are.
What Is an Albatross in Golf? The Rarest Score Explained
An albatross in golf is three under par on one hole, also called a double eagle. It is rarer than a hole-in-one. Here is what counts and how scoring works.
Stats
Golf Club Distances Chart: How Far Each Club Goes
A golf club distances chart for every club, driver to wedges, by skill level. Real average yardages from Arccos and Shot Scope data. Find your row.
How Long Does 18 Holes of Golf Take? Real Times
How long does 18 holes of golf take? About 4 to 4.5 hours for a foursome, 3 to 3.5 for a twosome. Real times by group size, walking vs riding, and traffic.
Smash Factor Explained: What It Is and a Good Number
Smash factor is ball speed divided by club speed. A good driver number is about 1.50 and drops with loft. See what's good by club, with a full chart.
More Golf
Golf Scramble Rules: Format & Handicaps
Golf scramble rules: everyone tees off, the team plays the best shot, and records one score per hole. Handicaps, the Texas scramble and lie rules.
How Much Does a Golf Club Fitting Cost?
How much a golf club fitting costs: free retailer fittings, paid studio sessions, full-bag vs single-club, and whether it's worth it. 2026 ranges.
How Much Does It Cost to Build a Topgolf?
Building a Topgolf is a major project reportedly costing tens of millions of dollars. Here's what drives the estimate and why figures vary so widely.
Nassau Golf Game: Rules, Presses, Payouts
A Nassau is three golf bets in one round: front nine, back nine and overall 18. How a $2 Nassau works, how presses add up, and how payouts are settled.
What Is a Links Golf Course? True Links
A links golf course sits on sandy coastal land with firm turf, deep bunkers and wind. What makes a true links and how it differs from parkland golf.
Average Golf Score for Beginners: 90 to 120
The average golf score for beginners is about 100-120 over 18 holes, and often higher in the first months. What is normal, and how fast it drops.
Stableford Scoring Explained: Points & Rules
Stableford scoring awards points per hole against a fixed target: 2 for par, 3 for birdie, 0 for double bogey. Full points table, handicap use and strategy.
Best Celebrity Golfers, Ranked by Handicap
The best celebrity golfers, from Tony Romo and Steph Curry to Justin Timberlake. Who has the real game, and why most celebrity handicaps are self-reported.
Vegas Golf Game: Rules, Points, Flipping
The Vegas golf game pairs two teams' scores into two-digit numbers. Full rules, the birdie flip, doubling, and a worked hole-by-hole example.
What Is a Stinger in Golf? Tiger's Shot
A stinger is a low, penetrating golf shot that bores under the wind with heavy rollout. What it is, why Tiger made it famous, and how it is hit.
Why Golf Courses Aerate Greens (and When)
Golf courses aerate greens to relieve soil compaction, remove thatch and get air and water to the roots. Here is why it is done, how often, and when.
The Hardest Golf Courses in the World, Measured
Which courses are genuinely hardest? Ranked using three independent measures: USGA slope and rating, championship scoring evidence, and playability for amateurs.
How Far Do You Walk in 18 Holes? Miles and Steps
Walking 18 holes covers about 4 to 6 miles and 9,500 to 13,000 steps. Convert any course's yardage into the distance you will actually walk, with a table.
How Many Calories Does Golf Burn? Walking vs Riding
Walking 18 holes with a bag burns roughly 1,400 calories in measured research; riding a cart cuts it to about 800. The numbers, sourced, with the caveats.
Pinehurst No. 2 Green Fees: What a Round Really Costs
Pinehurst never publishes a standalone No. 2 green fee. Here is what the round actually costs once the package, caddie fee and gratuity are stacked up.
St Andrews Green Fees: Old Course Cost and the Ballot
St Andrews Old Course green fees were £340 in high season on the last published schedule. Full fee table for all seven courses, plus how the ballot works.
Slope Rating Explained: Course Rating vs Slope
Slope rating measures how much harder a course plays for a bogey golfer than a scratch golfer. The 55-155 scale, the 113 baseline and a worked example.
How to Break 100 in Golf: The Strategy That Actually Works
Breaking 100 is bogey golf with a cushion: all bogeys makes 90, giving a 10-stroke buffer. The course-management strategy that actually lowers your score.