Only the geekiest golf fans know what the acronym PAC stands for, and that’s probably for the best. (It’s the Player Advisory Council, a low-slung arm of the PGA Tour government.) The meetings and decisions of the Tour’s player-facing operations are only occasionally interesting, but are more often cumbersome and conservative. Honestly, they are like […]
This post is sponsored by TallyHo Golf digital scorecard. Goats on the Roof – Jurassic Thymes Mini Golf – Yellow course – Hole 8 Pigeon Forge, Tenn The Goats on the Roof is an entertainment district with shops, a goat mountain railway, gemstone mines and two dinosaur-themed mini golf courses. Goats on the Roof website […]
LOS ANGELES – Riviera has developed over the past 100 years into one of the best golf courses in America, no greater example than the fourth hole which now has a scorecard distance of 273 yards, making it the longest par 3 among regular PGA Tour stops. Not everyone is happy with the change, or […]
Find out why more golfers are choosing both waterproof winter boots and lightweight summer boots to stay comfortable and prepared all year round. For years, most golfers had one reliable pair of golf shoes. They wore them in the rain, in the heat, in the cart, while walking, while practicing at the shooting range, and […]
Being able to shape the ball in both directions is a huge asset. This allows you to access pin locations that were previously inaccessible, as well as shape the ball off the tee to avoid hazards. You can also easily get yourself out of trouble by shaping the ball around trees and heading back into […]
There are a few places in the world where romance and golf come together as naturally as a great resort. A perfectly struck iron shot at sunset, a dinner overlooking a coastal road, or a peaceful stroll among palm-lined holes can turn a golf trip into something much more meaningful—sometimes even the start of a […]
Ben Griffin wouldn’t call himself a gear nerd and he doesn’t like tinkering with his setup, but he does like to test. “I’m friends with a lot of the reps here on Tour, and I enjoy getting out into the trucks and talking to them and learning about their new gear,” Griffin told GOLF earlier […]
In golf instruction, absolute values are rare. But when it comes to big iron players, James Hong, a GOLF teacher to watch, explains that there is one common thread: Right before impact, they are “stacked” on their lead side. If you study the best ball strikers on tour, you will notice that when the club […]
Players came to Huron Hills by the dozens during a lull in the February weather. A sudden warm-up and overnight rain washed away weeks of February snow, prompting dozens to come out yesterday to play at Huron Hills in Ann Arbor. Huron Hills is open year-round and has an honor box for a fee when […]
Many times a year, every golfer has a memorable game. Everything seemed easy and no matter which shot we decided it turned out great. These types of games reinforce that we have the ability to play better golf. The challenge for most amateurs is how to build on such games. Many players who want to […]