Whether you’re a world traveler with your clubs in tow, or a lifelong Virginian local looking for new spots to test your swing, you’ll find that the people of Old Dominion state know golf almost as well as they know hospitality, and will not disappoint. [Read more…]
8 Things You Can Do At Your House To Shave Strokes
It’s no secret that all golfers want to improve. Getting better is a way of life. Shaving strokes off our scores and handicaps is a consistent goal. We’re constantly thinking about how we can improve our swing and gain an edge. [Read more…]
7 Ways To Avoid Skin Cancer On The Course
Did you know that the majority of people diagnosed with skin cancer melanoma are white men over the age of 50? Think skin cancer and skin damage are a necessary occupational hazard of the pro or avid golfer? You’re half-right, in that exposure to the sun is compulsory if you want to get out on the golf course and compete — or even if you just want to play the occasional weekend game. [Read more…]
10 Best Places To Golf In South Carolina
Golfing in South Carolina is a way of life. Whether you’re a resident or just visiting the area on a golfing vacation, there is no shortage of great courses to play. It’s home to courses suiting any and all skill levels, including many designed by world-renowned golf course architects. It features nearly 200 miles of coastline and on them sit many of the state’s most-visited golf courses. South Carolina is, indeed, a mecca for golf lovers. [Read more…]
Do These 6 Things Before Every Shot
Have you heard the bit of gossip discussing how top-ranked Australian golfer Jason Day concentrated his way to the top? Apparently, he did it by running himself through a rigorous and secret 15-step pre-swing ritual before every single shot. Well, it turns out, there’s some power behind this chatter. [Read more…]
10 Best Places To Golf In North Carolina
The true home of golf is considered to be St. Andrew’s in Scotland, where the game is said to have first been played. The home of golf here in the United States, however, is North Carolina. More specifically, the Pinehurst area, where Donald Ross first designed many of the finest classic courses in the early 1900s. [Read more…]
Hate Going To The Range? Here Are 6 Things You Can Do To Practice During A Round
Going to the range might be a bridge too far in terms of commitment to the game and time taken from other activities, including domestic bliss. In addition, most would take playing a round of 18 holes rather than whack shots off the synthetic deck at the range. [Read more…]
Are You Allowed To Chip From The Green?
Okay, so maybe your ball sat down right on the cusp between the fairway and the green. Or maybe it’s on the fringe of a two-tiered green. Or you know what? Maybe it’s just a long putt from your lie that’s fully on the green and you think you could handle the distance better with a chip shot rather than with a putt. You may be wondering: are you allowed to chip from the green? [Read more…]
3 Swing Thoughts To Keep In Mind Before Every Shot
When you’re playing golf, dozens of thoughts will likely come into your head as you are standing over that small, white ball. You’ll think about the water hazard on the right of the green or tell yourself to keep your head down throughout the shot. All of these different thoughts can clog up your focus. You may end up struggling to hit consistent shots, as your thoughts during each swing are different. [Read more…]
5 Things To Do Immediately Before Every Round
Preparation for playing a round of golf can be separated into long, mid and short-term data needs and actions. Some of your long to mid-term needs might include investigating the club you are playing and their associated protocols, including dress codes, green fees, how to get there (so you arrive with plenty of time), and practice and locker room facilities. [Read more…]