The single longest golf course an a regular PGA Tour schedule is the South Course at Torrey Pines, which can be stretched to a mammoth 7,802 yards for the Farmers Insurance Open. This article will not only explore this coastal beast but also dive into other legendary long courses the pros face, explain why they are so long, and give you practical strategies to manage length on your own course.
So, you’re trying to figure out what to call that hat you see on every golfer's head. While golf cap is certainly understood, the world of golf headwear is surprisingly diverse, with specific names for different styles. This article will walk you through the most popular types of golf caps, their signature features, and offer some advice on how to pick the right one for your game.
Wearing the wrong prescription glasses on the golf course can be more frustrating than a three-putt. That blurriness when you look down at the ball, the distracting frame line at the top of your backswing, or the glare that masks the true break of a putt - all of it can sabotage your confidence and your score. This guide will walk you through exactly what makes a pair of prescription glasses great for golf, covering everything from lens technology and frame design to the specific features that will help you see the course with incredible clarity.
In 2003, a 26-year-old PGA Tour rookie ranked 396th in the world achieved the impossible, winning The Open Championship in his very first major start. That victory vaulted Ben Curtis into golf stardom, but in the years that followed, many fans have been left asking the same question: what happened to him? This article will walk you through his incredible win, the solid career he built, the very relatable golf challenges that led to his early retirement, and what the former major champion is up to today.
Defining the single best golf course in Minnesota is like trying to name the state’s best lake - there are 10,000 beautiful choices, and the right one depends entirely on what you’re looking for. Instead of naming one winner, this guide breaks down Minnesota's top-tier courses into the categories that matter most to golfers: legendary private clubs, spectacular public-access tracks, and the best options near the Twin Cities. We'll look at what makes each one special and, from a coach’s perspective, how you should approach playing them.
Ever stand over a shot that's too far for your longest iron but not quite right for your trusty hybrid? You're not alone. Figuring out that awkward distance - typically between 190 and 230 yards - is a common headache for golfers of all skill levels. This article will show you what a GAPR golf club is, how this category of club works, and if it's the right choice to fill that troublesome yardage gap in your own bag.
Standing in the middle of the fairway might seem like the easy part, but the question of which club to pull can stump even experienced golfers. The choice you make here isn't just about distance, it's about strategy, conditions, and giving yourself the best chance for a great next shot. This guide will walk you through a simple, repeatable thought process for choosing the right fairway club, covering everything from your yardage and the lie of the ball to the wind and overall course strategy.
Thinking about grabbing a box of Prior Generation Titleist golf balls but not quite sure what that means for your game? It's a common question, and you're smart to ask it. This guide will walk you through exactly what these golf balls are, who they’re a great fit for, and how you can use them to get premium performance without paying the top-tier price.
Crouching over the ball and feeling like a giant playing with a child’s toy set? If that picture sounds familiar, your golf clubs might be too short. Playing with ill-fitted equipment is one of the quickest ways to build bad habits and make a challenging game even harder. This guide will walk you through how to identify if your clubs are holding you back, understand the swing problems they cause, and outline the practical steps you can take to fix it for good.
The Shell Houston Open, a storied event on the PGA Tour, is a tournament with a traveling history, but two courses stand out as its most famous homes. While it's now officially known as the Cadence Bank Houston Open, many fans still remember its long and iconic run at the <strong>Golf Club of Houston</strong>. Today, the tournament has a new home at the beautifully redesigned municipal course, <strong>Memorial Park Golf Course</strong>. This article will walk you through the history of the tournament's venues, what makes each course special, and how you, as a player, can apply professional strategy to these demanding layouts.
A right-hand golf club is built for a player who swings from their right side across their body to the left to strike the ball. If you were to imagine throwing a ball, and you naturally use your right hand to throw, that same powerful motion is what a right-handed golf swing replicates. This article will guide you on how to identify a right-hand club, determine if it's the right choice for you, and give you the foundational steps to start your swing correctly.
When you boil it down, the title for the single hardest golf course to get into goes to Pine Valley Golf Club in New Jersey. While other names like Augusta National often get tossed around, a closer look at the world of private golf reveals that Pine Valley's guest policy makes it a fortress unlike any other. This article breaks down what truly makes a course exclusive, highlights the contenders for the most difficult tee time, and gives you a realistic roadmap for how you might a play a bucket-list course one day.
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