It may come as some surprise to a novice golfer when they learn that golf is not only a physical game, but a mental game as well. It takes the correct mental attitude as well as the proper amount of practice in order to succeed at the game. That golf ball is not going anywhere without some physical and mental effort on your part. It is well known that practice is very important when it comes to a good golf score, but the mental aspects are just as important, if not more so.

Think about the last time you played a game of golf. You were moving around the course, and your game was coming along nicely. You step up and address the ball, and hit a shot that makes the ball go into a wild backspin. Angry with yourself for making such a horrible shot in front of your gold friends, you continue your game, but are having trouble getting your bad shot out of your mind. You keep trying to analyze it so that you can figure out where you went wrong. The anger you feel, along with the fact that you are not paying close attention to each shot you are making, is affecting your game. You end up with a rotten score, and are even more angry than you were when you first hit the backspin shot. Read More

If you’re like most golfers, you’ve probably got a huge appetite for golfing information. Whether it’s the latest equipment to come down the line, or the newest highlights from the PGA Tour, you just can’t get enough of the sport you love. That’s why we’ve tried to fill this website with information to help you, both as a fan of the sport and as a player yourself.

However, what is there to do when you’ve perused every last page on this site, and you still can’t get enough about golf? The answer is: turn to our golf blog.

On this section of our site, we’re planning to continually update the reader as to what’s going on in the world of golfing, and also offer tips on improving your game. To give you a taste of what you might find here, consider the following: Read More

If you’re a true fan of golf, then you realize that no two greens are created exactly equal. While there might be no such thing as a “bad game of golf”, there are definitely those courses out there which stand head and shoulders above all the rest, those courses that seem poised to provide you with a golfing experience the likes of which you’ll never forget. Without further ado, then, here’s our pick for the top ten golf courses in the country, in no particular order.

Bethpage State Park Golf Course (Black Course)

Any course that’s been around since 1936, you can pretty much count on for quality. This course at the Bethpage State Park is one of the nicest you’ll find in New York (where space is often a commodity). It features a sprawling 7000+ yards of play for a total par of 71, so beginners will find it a suitable challenge but enjoyable nevertheless. Read More

If there’s one sport where etiquette is of the utmost importance, it’s got to be golf. Whenever you take a golf club into your hands, you’re joining in a centuries old tradition that demands the utmost respect and discipline. While the game is and always has been a great deal of fun, it does carry with it a certain degree of responsibility. Moreover, most serious golfers take this responsibility very seriously, and for that reason, breaches of etiquette aren’t just rude or dangerous, but they can result in your being thrown out of a golf course if you aren’t careful. However, it’s really not so complex. Just keep the following points in mind when you head out on the green, and you should be fine. Read More

Golf is an expensive undertaking at the best of times, so you want to be sure that all the money you’re sinking into golf supplies is really worth it. It’s all too easy to get burned on shoddy equipment or to pay too much for a club or bag, not realizing that it could be had for less elsewhere. When you’re outfitting yourself with new golf equipment, keep the following tips in mind to make sure you get your money’s worth. Read More

Rare is the golfer who doesn’t want to improve his or her golf swing. There are lots of reasons why this might be. Perhaps it’s because golf is one of those games where it’s impossible to acquire a “perfect score” (short of getting a hole in one on every hole on a course!), meaning that the people who play it are continually compelled to drop their score lower and lower. Golf is an addictive game, to be sure. Whatever the reason for it, though, the fact remains that people always want to improve their golf game in some way or another, and the following golf drills are one of the best ways to do just that. Read More