Golf Madness Blog

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 do golf balls...

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...

A bogey golfer is a good golfer, as most players are not able to break 100, but a bogey golfer can.

Playing bogey golf

Playing bogey golf is really respectable and usually only means one...

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 can hit no greens and break 80, but it’s really tough. To break 80, you should aim to hit at least 10 greens.

Why you should hit 10 greens to break 80?

If you hit these 10...

Laying up on a par 5 is a risk-reward type decision. Should you lay up on a par 5?

Suppose there is no trouble near the golf hole, then it may make sense to take everything you have and go...

Laying up in golf is a very smart way to play a hole surrounded by trouble. But how do you lay up in golf?

You need accurate yardage for a good layup

When laying up in golf, the first thing...

Have you ever heard of a layup golf shot? Do you know what a layup is?

What is a layup shot?

A layup shot in golf is where you decide not to hit a golf ball all the way to the green and...

 A recovery shot in golf is one that a player has to take to get themselves out of trouble.

When do you need a recovery shot?

Typically a recovery shot is needed after some type of a...

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?

Pros driving accuracy

It depends on the golf course, but golf pros hit the fairway with their driver about 7 times out of 10....

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...

Most golfers only dream of being able to break 70. Breaking 70 requires a great deal of precision and a strong work ethic. You will have to be a very accomplished athlete and player to be able to...