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Putting Drills: Becoming a Better Player One Stroke at a Time

2 weeks agoMarch 18, 2016 by Johnnie Quinn

As Bobby would say, “Drive for show but putt for dough”. It’s no secret that the best players in the world are also the best putters in the world, and for good reason.

Laying it up in the green is nice, but the score sheet doesn’t lie; if your putting game is off, then you simply won’t get the score that you want.

It can be especially frustrating to make a mistake when you’re putting, and even professional golfers practice putting it every time they step on the grass.

This is probably no surprise to you since most courses have putting greens near the clubhouse for you to practice on.… Read More

How to Pick Up the Best Golf Balls for Beginners

3 years agoMarch 18, 2016 by Johnnie Quinn

We all started somewhere, and it seems like just yesterday I was foraging for golf balls in the brush because I thwacked ‘em clear into the woods.

Generally, beginner golfers tend to lose a lot of balls and they have trouble controlling exactly where those pesky golf balls go.

If you’re just getting started with golf and in the market for adding to your inventory, here’s what you need to know about buying the best golf balls for beginners.

What Difference Does It Make?

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While almost every golf ball looks the same, the way that they are made can be vastly different. … Read More

The Average Golf Handicap

3 years agoMarch 7, 2016 by Johnnie Quinn

Less is More

In golf, less is more. This is true for your golf score, and the same holds true for your golf handicap. The lower the handicap, the better the golfer.

Looking at the average golf handicap can give you an idea of how your golf game stacks up against other players. Just playing with the same people week after week and watching the pros on TV will not give you a true assessment.

Are you a “Scratch Golfer”?

Chances are, you are not. A golfer with a handicap of zero generally shoots at or below par and is referred to as a “scratch golfer.”… Read More

Golf Tournament Formats

3 years agoOctober 6, 2015 by Johnnie Quinn

Okay, golf is as addictive as a drug. Did you know that between 1457 and 1502 in Scotland the game of golf was banned by King James II because his soldiers were so distracted by the game they did not spend enough time practicing combat archery?

dino_golf_meme Neither did I until today! But golf is still pretty popular today, too.

According to National Golf Foundation, there are 29.5 million golfers above the age of 6 just in the United States alone.

That is amazing!

That’s almost 10% of the American population that plays golf every once in a while, which means each one of them has at least one golf club, a few golf balls as well as a paid access to the golf course.… Read More