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How far do average golfers really hit it? New distance data will surprise you

How far do average golfers really hit it? New distance data from Game Golf app will surprise you.

It's All About the Grass, Man: What is Overseeding on Golf Courses?

Overseeding is a golf course maintenance process that replaces a dormant grass with one that will keep growing. Why do golf courses do it?

The wife of Morris Cerullo Mrs. Theresa Cerullo has died

Morris Cerullo World Evangelism has publicly announced the passing of Mother Theresa Cerullo. Morris Cerullo passed July 10, 2020 and his wife passed July 30, 2

This is what it looks like to hit a golf ball with no dimples

If you've ever looked at a golf ball, you've probably wondered: Why are those dimples there? And what would happen if they weren't? As Titleist explains in this video, it all has to do with aerodynamics....

How to Survive a Fancy Formal Dinner

It's that time of year. Office holiday parties are coming up, families get together for the holidays, and we slowly start to dread the fancy, formal parties that flood our calendars. Don't worry! As long as you know what to expect, formal affairs aren't difficult. With a little knowledge and some common sense, you can even enjoy them. Here's how.

If you're driving a golf cart this summer, remember the rules

SCDPS says following a short list of rules if you plan to operate a golf cart can help keep you and other drivers safe.

Top 10 Reasons to Get Your Kids Into Golf

Exercise in the fresh air. Lessons in good manners. Lifelong friendships. These and more excellent reasons to get your kids started in golf right now.

Are There Gaps In Your Golf Course Marketing?

7 times when it's acceptable to walk off the golf course

You should always finish what you start, but sometimes there are extenuating circumstances in which your hands are tied.

Want to run the Growling Frog Golf Course?

If running your own golf course has always been your dream, this is the property for you.

Golf For Her: Forget the Range—Learn How to Play on the Course

Who says you have to known how to make perfect contact before you can venture out on the fairways?

Five On-Course Distractions And How To Handle Them

Give Me a Break! Don’t Hold These Three Things Against a Golf Course

Here are three factors that might have impacted your experience on a given day that shouldn’t prevent you from returning to a course

Obsolete? Modern golfers, equipment put stress even on U.S. Open courses

Winged Foot has a scary reputation, but today's top golfers can break par and maybe even more

Course Management: When A Forced Carry Becomes A Lay-Up

Thinking of going for it? Taking everything into consideration, do you still go for the green in two or do you lay up?

The 34 most annoying things that golfers do on the course

Golfers have a lot of annoying habits on the course that can ruin the fun for those around you. We asked members of our Facebook group to list the worst.

Do you have to quit golf forever if you hit a shank this bad on the first hole at the Old Course?

Hitting a shank is every golfer's worst nightmare. Hitting a shank on the first tee of an iconic course will make you question if you ever want to play again.

How much damage should I feel obligated to fix while on the golf course?

Leave the course in better condition than you found it. But in our roles as unpaid course superintendents, how far are we required to go?

Why your course aerates, and why you should be happy about it

Why your course aerates greens and what it does to help the greens become fast, firm, and smooth.

Why Do Golf Courses Aerate So Much?