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.
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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You know the dress code. Now let’s make it yours. I’m on the course every day, so I’ve seen the looks that work, and I’ll set you up with combos for any round, any season. Start with the foundation Every outfit starts with the same three pieces: a top, bottoms, and shoes. Get those right …
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If you’ve ever stood in front of your closet before a round, wondering what’s actually okay to wear out there, you’re in good company. It’s one of the most common questions golfers have in their early rounds. I’m Gurdy, and I’ll walk you through it from the first tee to the last putt. You’ll learn …
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Hey, Gurdy here. I live on a golf course, so I’ve seen plenty of people stress over what to wear to their first tournament. The good news is, golf doesn’t have a secret handshake, and the outfit rules are way simpler than the sport’s reputation suggests.So let’s sort it out, from what to throw on …
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Golf courses have rules about what you can wear. Most of them are simpler than you think. Here’s how to show up confident, whether it’s your first round or your hundredth. What Golf Courses Actually Care About (and What They Don’t) Every golf course dress code boils down to three things: a proper top, tailored …
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