Some of us have experienced sticker shock when buying clubs before. It feels like clubs have been getting more and more expensive lately. Why are golf clubs so expensive? Are golf club companies charging so much simply because they can get away with it? To answer these questions we will analyze the financial statements of… Continue reading →
Golf balls are now available in a wide assortment of colors. Volvik for example currently sells their Volvik Vivid balls in 11 different colors. Likewise, nearly every manufacturer is expanding the range of colors and finishes of their golf balls. Which of these colors is easiest to see through? Out on the course which color… Continue reading →
The “Hockey” practice drill is a must try during your next practice session at the Driving Range. Recently, we spent some time with our Apprentice Professional Hank Vereschzagin to create a video that explains how to incorporate this drill into your game. This is what he had to say. “There are many ways we can… Continue reading →
It’s common knowledge that wedges should produce spin. It is difficult to find explanations for how the grooves on a wedge produce spin. Most people say grooves increase friction. Does that mean a wedge with extreme friction would be excellent? To find the answer, we built a sandpaper wedge and tested it against a normal… Continue reading →
It wasn’t long since you used to only be able to call or schedule a tee time in person. Nowadays it feels like there are a million different ways to schedule tee times. Furthermore, since most golf courses moved to dynamic pricing it becomes hard to even ballpark what a round of golf is going… Continue reading →
It’s often easy to forget that golf is a worldwide sport. Too often when we think of golf we think of only North America and Europe. However, there’s a vast quantity of golf manufacturers around the globe. Some of them are even making equipment that rivals the best North American manufacturers. Here we put together… Continue reading →
Have you ever given consideration to the wear on your wedges after much usage? The wear on your wedge grooves has a big impact on spin control. At 75 rounds, it is recommended to find a fitter to test your grooves. What are a few signs that it may be time to replace your wedges?… Continue reading →
Find a straight putt and set tees at 3, 4, 5, 6, and 10 feet. All putts must be made before moving on to the next distance. Make 30 putts from 3 feet– then 25 putts from 4 feet– then 15 feet from 5 feet– then 10 feet from 6 feet– then 5 from 10 feet… Continue reading →
If you realized how powerful your thoughts are, you would never think a negative thought. – Peace Pilgrim It’s not unusual for golfers to step into a shot thinking about where they DON’T want the ball to go. Our minds are the most important thing we have while playing the game. So if we think, don’t… Continue reading →
Building a Pre-Shot Routine Improve your game with these 6 steps before every shot. Choose the final target while being as specific as you can. Instead of choosing the green, choose which side of the flagstick you need/want to hit it to. Choose a spot no more than three feet in front of the ball… Continue reading →