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How Did Golf Get It’s Name?
In Scotland, a new game was invented entitled: Gentlemen Only Ladies Forbidden….and thus the word GOLF entered into the English language. It’s funny but unfortunately has little evidence to support it. One theory is that golf came from ‘kolf’, which is Dutch for ’stick’ or ‘club’. That theory stems from the fact that golf was said... »
Golf Swings For Women
Ladies have it easier on the golf course! What a load of nonsense. I am well aware that the ladies tee box is twenty or thirty yards ahead of the male tee box but that is not really an advantage. It is well recognised that women do not drive their ball with the same... »
Trouble Shots: How to Play Golf in the Wind for Duffers
Golf is a game played with multiple variables. Each time the golfer plays he must adjust to the variables as they exist that day. The course superintendant moves the pins and the tees a matter of course. The golfer’s own swing can vary from round to round. All of these and more make play... »
Golf Course Etiquette – How to Be a Golfer That Everyone Likes
The Spirit of the Game Golf is played, for the most part, without the supervision of a referee or umpire.The game relies on the integrity of the individual to show consideration for other players and to abide by the Rules. All players should conduct themselves in a disciplined manner, demonstrating courtesy and sportsmanship at all times, irrespective of how competitive... »
Online Golf Lessons
Online Golf Lessons do work and they’re becoming a popular way to improve your game. David Nevogt’s program The Simple Golf Swing is probably the best example of what’s out there. His program has sold over 16000 copies worldwide and has been featured in Golf Digest. The Simple Golf Swing is a full course,... »
The Golf Tee Shot – Learn the Perfect Way to Tee Off
How high you tee the ball depends on which type of club you’re going to use. The reason the height changes is because the position of the “sweet spot”- the part of the clubface that produces optimum contact – is different for each club. On a driver, for instance, the sweet spot is higher... »
