Golf Madness Blog

A 14 slot golf bag is a great tool to have when it comes to the organization on the golf course. When every club in the bag has a place to go, you will protect your clubs and easily find them when...

As we’ve touched on in several articles now, strategy in golf is important. In fact, it’s an integral part of the game. Players who fail to apply any short of strategy to their game are...

The size, weight, material, and technology of a golf ball are highly regulated by the USGA. For the game to remain fair, the equipment also needs to be closely monitored. So how much does a golf...

High handicappers tend to lose a lot of golf balls. This is why you see so many higher handicappers grab a dozen cheap golf balls and head out to the course without really checking the...

A 60 degree wedge can be a great club to chip with, as golfers should learn how to play all their wedges from various locations. When using the 60 degree wedge, expect to get quite a bit more...

Have you seen different numbers on a golf ball? What does the number on a golf ball mean?

The number on a golf ball is simply a way for golfers to identify the ball. Most of the time, the number...

One of the best parts of the game of golf is the differences between each of the courses. When you have the ability to play a different location and completely change the game, it makes the game so...

The easiest club to chip with is the pitching wedge. However, in order to chip well with the pitching wedge, you must know what it does when it hits the ground and how the ball is going to respond....

A respectable golf score is one that you feel as though you hit some good golf shots and did not make a large amount of mistakes. This respectable golf score number will vary from one player to the...

A bogey golfer is around an 18 handicap. These golfers are just on the high end of the mid handicap range and are typically able to make a bogey on every hole. Most bogey golfers realistically make...

One of the most common questions in golf is:"How low you need to shoot to be a good golfer?" Is bogey golfer a good golfer? Well, a bogey golfer is a good golfer, as most players are not...

One of the biggest issues that beginners deal with is learning to drive the ball straight and have it end up in the fairway.  There are, however, driving tips for beginners to have more...

The number of how many greens does the average golfer hit depends a lot on the number of fairways hit by the golfer. Sometimes, if the golf course is difficult, you can't hit a green from the rough...

Golfers always aim to break 90 or even 80. But how many greens do you need to hit to break 80? You see, players can miss all the greens and still break 80, so it's not everything about the GIR...

Here's another short article that answers directly to your question:"Should I lay up on par 5?". Laying up on a par 5 is a risk-reward type decision that can make or break your score. So...

Laying up in golf is a very smart way to play a hole surrounded by trouble. It can help you minimise the risk by playing more conservative without attacking the green with your second shot (on...

Have you ever heard of a layup golf shot? Do you know what a layup is? You can't imagine how important it is to be smart and play a layup when needed.  Let's take a look what it is...

Sometimes during a round of golf you find yourself in trouble. This is when you need a recovery shot. But what is a recovery shot in golf? A recovery shot in golf is one that a player has to...

Do you know how many fairways does the average golfer hit?

The average golfer hits about 50% of the fairways on a good day and less on a bad day. For golfers to hit a fairway, not only do they need...

Do you wonder how often do pros hit fairway with driver? It varies from tournament to tournament because of different golf courses, weather conditions etc., but let's take a look at the...

Do you have a favorite golf course? Sometimes it is interesting to consider what makes this course your favorite and why it stands out as being better than others around you. What makes a good golf...

Distance can become a major issue for senior players. Some senior golfers start to lose distance around the age of 65-70 years. There are some great things senior golfers can do to help encourage...

Golf is a great sport to play for many reasons, but it can also be a sport that takes up a lot of time. This is why lots of people want to know how long golf takes to play.

First off, it depends...

Like all players out there, you’ve probably walked off the golf course and rued your putting. Maybe you’ve blamed not breaking your personal best on missing too many putts, or maybe...