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How far do average golfers really hit it? New distance data will surprise you

How far do average golfers really hit it? New distance data from Game Golf app will surprise you.

Golf equipment truths: Do drivers lose their pop?

Have you ever wondered when your driver might be on its last legs? Our equipment writers have the answer

Is Your Golf Cart Street Legal?

Golf carts are becoming a more popular method for getting around. But can you actually legally do that? Law and Daily Life has the details.

This is what it looks like to hit a golf ball with no dimples

If you've ever looked at a golf ball, you've probably wondered: Why are those dimples there? And what would happen if they weren't? As Titleist explains in this video, it all has to do with aerodynamics....

10 Gorgeous Golf Course Designs

10 Gorgeous Golf Course Designs<br>Given golfers and their propensity to disagree on the merits of even the most revered masterpieces, proclaiming design perfection can be dangerous. However, these ten golf courses in their current form come as close to achieving architectural absoluteness thanks to a melding of strategic complexity, walk-in-the-park beauty, experiential purity and an overall sense of design permanence.

If you're driving a golf cart this summer, remember the rules

SCDPS says following a short list of rules if you plan to operate a golf cart can help keep you and other drivers safe.

How to know which golf ball is right for your golf game

Choosing a golf ball can be an intimidating process. There are so many styles that it can feel impossible to choose. But we're here to help

Is it Time to Upgrade Your Golf Equipment?

Want to run the Growling Frog Golf Course?

If running your own golf course has always been your dream, this is the property for you.

Will I Pay More For Sporting Goods When Shopping Locally?

Navigating the retail world can be challenging. Learn more about the benefits of buying sporting goods locally rather than online.

How To Winterize Your Golf Equipment

Before you store your clubs and shoes away for the winter, take a few minutes and make sure they will be in great shape when the warm weather turns nice next spring. Clean your clubs with warm...

7 things I wish more golfers knew about golf equipment

The world of golf equipment can be an overwhelming place. In this article, we hope to help you navigate the market and get the right equipment in your bag.

It's All About the Grass, Man: What is Overseeding on Golf Courses?

Overseeding is a golf course maintenance process that replaces a dormant grass with one that will keep growing. Why do golf courses do it?

7 times when it's acceptable to walk off the golf course

You should always finish what you start, but sometimes there are extenuating circumstances in which your hands are tied.

How much damage should I feel obligated to fix while on the golf course?

Leave the course in better condition than you found it. But in our roles as unpaid course superintendents, how far are we required to go?

Are There Gaps In Your Golf Course Marketing?

Shark on a golf course? Shark on a golf course.

Gators on a golf course are so commonplace that nobody pays any attention to them. (Well, until one bites a golfer.) And sharks have shown up in golf course water hazards, which is where you'd expect them to be. But … Continue reading →