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Wade Pearse, a mental coach, posted an excellent article on Mike Pedersen’s golf blog. In this article he discusses a few ways to make the rules of golf work to your advantage. Here’s an excellent excerpt:
No matter what occurs during a round of golf treat it with a curious, almost excited state of mind. […]

Forget ‘Being Like Mike’ – every golfer wants to Be Like Tiger!  Admit it, watching Tiger Woods play keeps your attention rapt and in awe.  How could a human being play so well?  If you will notice Tiger’s game, not only is he talented in the sport of golf, but he has some internal qualities, […]

Wondering about some of the etiquette for the game of golf? Here are some Q&A’s from the Pro:
Once I have hit the ball into the hole, is it OK to leave it there?
No, do not leave your ball in the hole. This will cause some of the more supertstitious, think their ball won’t […]

What’s the difference between woods and irons?
Interestingly, woods and irons are made of neither! The wood was once made of wood, but not they come in a variety of materials. Woods are long distance clubs, meant to be used when distance is more important than accuracy. Irons, now made mostly from steel, […]

If you are a woman golfer, join the club – many women are now discovering the great game that was once reserved for men. Gone are the days when women (or any person of color) are barred from playing at a country club. And with that newfound love of the game, women golfers […]

Wedges are like irons, but different. They are for specialty shots. Wedges, because they are used only in specific situations, come in degrees of loft – typically 48, 52, 56, 60 and 64 degrees. The first wedge is the pitching wedge (PW), which is usually about 48 degrees in loft. […]

A standard set of golf clubs consists of three woods (the 1-driver, 3, and 5), eight irons (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and PW), and a putter — twelve clubs. The rules of golf allow you to carry fourteen clubs in your bag. What is a putter and how is it used?
A […]

In addition to the woods and putter, a standard set of golf clubs also includes eight irons – the 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and putting wedge (PW).
Irons are used when the golfer is 200 yards or less from the green. Irons allow you to get away from the fairway and closer […]

A standard set of golf clubs consists of three woods (the 1-driver, 3 wood, and 5 wood). Golfers use woods to hit long shots down the fairway. If a golf hole is 400 yards from the tee to the green, most golfers use a wood to hit off the tee. The wood is a […]

So, you want to be the next Michelle Wie or Tiger Woods? Well, what lover of the game of golf doesn’t? Golf is a great sport, and those who play love it, and, at times hate it! For while the joy of sinking the ball at par is one you will want to […]