In this, Gurdy breaks down the basics, provides tips, and guides new players.
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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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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