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If you are a beginner, you will soon learn that golf has a language all its own. You’ll feel like you have landed in a foreign country when you first begin playing! Sure, you will catch on quickly, especially to the more basic golf terms like Par, Bogie, Birdie, Stroke, Bunker, and others, […]

If you are just beginning to play the great game of golf, you may wonder whether or not you need lessons. Unless you were born with a natural ability, the answer is “Yes!” Taking golf lessons will give you a great start to the game; you’ll learn the proper way to play and build […]

So, you want to start playing golf, but not sure what your first steps should be? Here are some of the most common questions asked by beginning golfers, and the answers!
Where should I start?
As a beginner at the wonderful game of golf, start off at a driving range, take at least four or five […]

Understanding the golf terms ‘bogie’ and ‘birdie’ is pretty easy; that is, if you already have an understanding of ‘par’.
Par (a.k.a. ‘Professional Average Result’) is the expectation the golf course architects had in mind when they designed the hole. It is the average score that is given to a hole, and the number of […]

Are you confused about your handicap, or even what a handicap is? You’re not alone – here are the most frequently asked questions about the golf handicap, and their answers!
What is a Handicap?
A handicap is a numeric measure of an amateur golfer’s playing ability. Each player has their own handicap, based on past […]