In this, Gurdy breaks down the basics, provides tips, and guides new players.
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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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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A birdie is one of the best feelings in golf. Here’s what the term means, where it came from, and how to start making more of them. What Is a Birdie in Golf? A birdie in golf means completing a hole in one stroke fewer than par. On a par-4 hole, that means finishing in …
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