Name’s Gurdy. Part-time swing philosopher, full-time birdie chaser, and your guide to all things golf around here.
This is where I post the good stuff: tips that actually help your weekend round, course breakdowns worth bookmarking, gear talk minus the snobbery, and the occasional story about a putt I’d rather forget. No five-paragraph backswing theory, no pro-tour jargon you’ll never use. Just real talk for golfers who love the game more than they love their handicap.
Pull up a chair, grab whatever’s in your cooler, and let’s chase some birdies together.
Someone just invited you to play nine holes, and you’ve never set foot on a course. Your first round is simpler than it looks, and nobody out there expects you to be good. Here’s what to know before you tee off. How to play golf for beginners: the game in one minute The goal of …
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Somebody has to turn “we should do a golf trip” into actual tee times. If that somebody is you, here’s how to plan a golf trip in the right order so the whole group has a great week. Planning a golf trip comes down to six decisions, made in this order: Get them in the …
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Worried about breaking a rule nobody told you about? Golf etiquette is shorter than it looks, and none of it depends on your score. Here’s what to do from the first tee to the final handshake. Golf Etiquette for Beginners: What It Actually Is Golf etiquette for beginners comes down to three things. Look out …
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Golf gloves come in left-hand and right-hand versions, and the labels are easy to misread the first time. Here’s which one you need, and when golfers skip the rule. The short answer: what hand to wear a golf glove on Wear your golf glove on your lead hand. If you swing right-handed, that’s your left …
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That little fork-shaped tool in your pocket can fix a ball mark in under 15 seconds. Here’s how to do it right, and what happens when you don’t. What is a divot tool? A divot tool is a small, pronged tool you use to repair ball marks on the putting green. You might hear it …
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Nobody wants to buy a $40 glove at the pro shop because they forgot theirs at home. This list is organized the way you should pack for the course, with real quantities for every trip length. Before you leave The best packing starts a few days before you touch a suitcase. If you’re packing for …
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Everything you need to know about reading a golf scorecard before your next round. How stroke play scoring works Every round of golf starts with one rule: count your strokes. Every swing and every penalty counts. The goal is to finish with the lowest total. Each hole has a par, which is the number of …
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Every term, phrase, and expression you’ll hear between the first tee and the 19th hole, explained the way your favorite playing partner would. Where golf slang comes from Golf has been around for over 600 years, and it picked up a lot of vocabulary along the way. Scottish shepherds, American country clubs, TV broadcasters, and …
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Gurdy here. You know that little card they hand you at the first tee? It’s got more rows and tiny boxes than seems fair for a game about knocking a ball into a hole. I’ve watched plenty of golfers flip it over, go quiet, and pray nobody asks them to keep score. So let me …
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Your polo is just the starting point. These looks cover hats, gloves, towels, and the personality pieces that pull a round together. What makes a good golf outfit in 2026 Mens golf outfits come down to a simple formula: a performance top that fits, tailored bottoms, and accessories that tie the look together. Dress codes …
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