Why Amateurs Should Stop Carrying a 64-Degree Wedge
Most mid-to-high handicap golfers are better off without a 64-degree wedge. Shot-tracking data shows it has the lowest greens-in-regulation rate of any wedge loft at just 44%, and the one real exception is a high-bounce 64° used mostly from greenside bunkers. Keep reading for a closer look at why this happens and what to carry […]
Ways to Make Golf Fun Again After a Burnout
Burned out on golf and wondering how to enjoy it again? Take a short break of about two weeks, then come back to a lighter version of the game with shorter rounds, the right tees, forgiving formats, and good company, and let enjoyment matter more than your score. Keep reading for a more detailed look […]
A Complete Guide to the We-Ko-Pa Golf Club: Cholla in Fort McDowell, AZ
Cholla is a demanding, target-style desert course at We-Ko-Pa Golf Club in Fort McDowell, AZ, and it’s worth playing if you want a scenic, challenging round with no homes along the fairways. It plays 7,225 yards from the back tees (par 72, 73.4 rating, 138 slope), ranks No. 8 among Arizona’s public-access courses, and costs […]
A Complete Guide to the Brook Hollow Golf Club in Dallas, TX
Brook Hollow Golf Club is a private, member-owned club in Dallas, founded in 1920, with an A.W. Tillinghast course that Keith Foster restored for $20 million. You can’t buy a round or book a tee time, so the only realistic ways to play are as a member’s guest or by qualifying for a championship the […]
5 Best Golf Courses Near Carolina Beach, NC
Carolina Beach puts you within an hour of some genuinely good golf, and the best overall pick is Wilmington Municipal, a Donald Ross original from 1926 that’s also the cheapest round on this list. Keep reading for the full breakdown of all five courses, including pricing, layouts, and what makes each one worth the drive. […]
5 Best Golf Courses Near Lakeland, FL
If you’re looking for the best golf course near Lakeland, FL, The Club at Eaglebrooke takes the top spot, with Big Cypress South, Huntington Hills, Cleveland Heights, and Bartow Golf Course rounding out the top five. Keep reading for a closer look at what makes each course worth booking. The Club at Eaglebrooke — Best […]
5 Best Golf Courses Near Tulsa, OK
Southern Hills Country Club holds the title of Tulsa’s best golf course, ranked No. 1 in Oklahoma and No. 28 nationally, but it’s private and invite-only, so the top course you can actually book is Cherokee Hills Golf Club at Hard Rock Tulsa. Keep reading for a closer look at all five of the area’s […]
Why Re-Gripping Your Golf Clubs Is So Important (And Overdue)
Your grips are the only thing connecting you to the club, and when they wear out, you unconsciously grip tighter—which kills your swing tempo and control. Re-gripping matters because it directly protects your accuracy, distance, and even your safety on the course, all for a fraction of the cost of new clubs. Keep reading to […]
5 Best Golf Courses Near Williamsburg, VA
Williamsburg, Virginia is home to one of the East Coast’s richest concentrations of golf, with courses designed by names like Robert Trent Jones Sr., Pete Dye, and Mike Strantz. The five best courses in the area are Golden Horseshoe Gold Course, Kingsmill Resort’s River Course, Royal New Kent, Stonehouse Golf Club, and Williamsburg National — […]
5 Best Golf Courses Near New Buffalo, MI
If you’re looking for the best golf near New Buffalo, Michigan, your top five picks are The Dunes Club, Lost Dunes Golf Club, The Golf Club at Harbor Shores, Whittaker Woods, and Briar Leaf Golf Club. Keep reading for a closer look at what makes each one worth your time, along with pricing, access details, […]