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What Hand Do You Wear a Golf Glove On?
Right-handed golfers wear the glove on their left hand. Left-handed golfers wear it on their right. Full sizing guide, materials, and care tips.
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How Long Does a Round of Golf Take?
18 holes takes about 4 hours for a foursome riding carts. A twosome finishes in 3 hours 15 minutes. Full breakdown by format, group size, and pace tips.
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What Does Golf Stand For?
Golf is not an acronym. It doesn't stand for "Gentlemen Only Ladies Forbidden." The word comes from the Scots "gowf" meaning to strike. Full history inside.
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Calculate your WHS handicap index from round scores, course rating, and slope.
Club Distance Calculator
Estimated carry and total distance for every club based on swing speed.
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Find the right club length for your height and wrist-to-floor.
Swing Speed Calculator
Convert swing speed to ball speed, carry, and smash factor.
Score & Stableford Calculator
Enter hole-by-hole scores. Get gross, net, and Stableford points.
Shaft Flex Recommender
Find your ideal shaft flex by swing speed, carry, and tempo.
Green Speed Calculator
Estimate putt break based on slope and Stimpmeter reading.
Wedge Loft & Bounce Guide
Build your wedge setup with personalized loft and bounce.
Bag Setup Calculator
Build your ideal 14-club bag by handicap, speed, and budget.
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How Does Golf Handicap Work?
Your golf handicap uses the WHS formula: (Score - Course Rating) x 113 / Slope Rating. It averages your best 8 of 20 rounds. Full guide with examples.
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What Is Par in Golf?
Par is the number of strokes a skilled golfer should take on a hole. Par 3 = short hole, par 4 = medium, par 5 = long. Full scoring guide with tables.
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What Is a Grand Slam in Golf?
A Grand Slam means winning all 4 majors: Masters, US Open, The Open, and PGA Championship. Only 5 men have done it. Full list and history inside.
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Best Golf Clubs for Beginners
Best beginner golf sets: Callaway Strata ($400-$500), Wilson SGI ($350-$450), Top Flite XL ($250-$350). What clubs you need, new vs used, and fitting guide.
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Longest Drive in Golf History
The longest drive in golf history is 515 yards by Mike Austin in 1974. PGA Tour record: 498 yards by Tiger Woods. Full records, stats, and distance tips.
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Different Types of Golf Clubs Explained
5 types of golf clubs: woods, irons, hybrids, wedges, putters. Distance guide, when to use each, and sample bag setups for every skill level.
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Is Golf a Sport?
Yes, golf is a sport. It requires physical skill, has governing bodies (USGA, R&A), and returned to the Olympics in 2016. Here's why it qualifies.
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Why Do Rich People Play Golf?
Golf costs money and time. Green fees run $20-$600, country club memberships $3K-$500K. But public courses make golf accessible at $20-$40 per round.
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Why Are Golf Clubs So Expensive?
A premium driver costs $550-$600. Manufacturing cost is $50-$80. The rest goes to R&D, marketing, and retail margins. Full cost breakdown inside.
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How Many Miles Is 18 Holes of Golf?
Walking 18 holes covers 4 to 6 miles (8,000-12,000 steps). Burns 1,400 calories carrying clubs. Cart riders still walk 1.5-2.5 miles. Full breakdown.
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What Is a Shotgun Start in Golf?
A shotgun start puts one group on every hole and everyone starts at the same time. Used in tournaments and outings. Full format guide with pros and cons.
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Are Golf Shoes Necessary?
You don't need golf shoes to play, but they help with traction and stability. Spikeless shoes ($70-$150) work fine for most golfers. Full buying guide.
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What Does Pin High Mean in Golf?
Pin high means your ball is even with the flagstick in distance but left or right. You hit the right distance but missed the line. Full explanation.
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Why Do People Wear Golf Hats?
Golf hats block sun, reduce glare, and keep sweat from your eyes. Fitted caps and visors are the most popular styles. Etiquette and buying guide inside.
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How to Keep Score in Golf
Count every stroke including penalties. Par is the target score per hole. Birdie is 1 under, bogey is 1 over. Full scorecard guide with examples.
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Can You Golf in the Rain?
Yes, you can golf in the rain. Courses stay open unless there's lightning. Bring rain gloves, waterproof jacket, and extra towels. Full wet weather guide.
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What Causes a Hook in Golf?
A hook is caused by a closed clubface relative to your swing path. Common causes: strong grip, inside-out path, and rolling wrists. Fixes inside.
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Most Prestigious Golf Tournaments in the World
The 4 most prestigious golf tournaments: the Masters, US Open, The Open Championship, and PGA Championship. Plus the Ryder Cup and Players Championship.
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How to Play Golf: Complete Beginner's Guide
Complete guide for new golfers. Equipment basics, how to swing, rules, etiquette, scoring, and where to play your first round. Everything in one page.
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Golf Cart Girl Job: Pay, Tips, and How to Get Hired
Golf cart girls drive the beverage cart, sell drinks and snacks, and earn $10-$15/hour plus $100-$300/day in tips. Job details, pay, and how to get hired.
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Most Expensive Golf Balls (and Are They Worth It?)
Titleist Pro V1 costs $55/dozen. Dixon Fire $75. Most expensive ever: gold-plated balls at $1,000+. Which premium balls are actually worth the money?
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How to Break 80 in Golf
Breaking 80 requires hitting 8+ greens, avoiding double bogeys, and smart course management. Specific drills, stats targets, and mental strategies inside.
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Birdie by hole type
A birdie is 1 stroke under par on any hole. Par-3 in 2 strokes, par-4 in 3, par-5 in 4.
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Setup
A good golf swing has 5 parts: setup, backswing, transition, downswing, and follow-through. Get each right and the ball goes where you want it.
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What you need to start
Golf is a game where you hit a small ball into a hole using different clubs, in as few strokes as possible. A round is 18 holes. Par for the round is usual
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The minimalist Sunday bagger
Your golf bag says more about you than your handicap does. Pick the bag that describes you best and find out what type of golfer you really are.
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Age requirements by state
Most US states require golf cart drivers to be at least 14-16 years old on public roads. On private property (like a golf course), the rules vary. Many cou
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How to measure
Golf club length is measured from the sole (bottom of the clubhead) to the end of the grip, with the club in playing position at a 60-degree angle from the
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What you need
Dirty clubs lose spin and accuracy. Mud or grass in the grooves reduces backspin by up to 50%, which means less control on approach shots. Clean your clubs
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Time estimates
9 holes takes about 2 hours. 18 holes takes about 4 hours. These are averages for a foursome playing at a reasonable pace. Your actual time depends on the
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Eagle vs birdie vs albatross
An eagle is 2 strokes under par on a single hole. Par-3 in 1 shot (a hole-in-one), par-4 in 2 shots, par-5 in 3 shots.
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Where the name comes from
A bogey is 1 stroke over par. If a hole is par-4, a bogey is 5 strokes. It's the most common score for mid-handicap amateurs on most holes.
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Rangefinders and GPS
The best golf tech in 2025 falls into 3 categories: rangefinders and GPS, launch monitors, and smart accessories. Here's what's worth buying and what's not
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All golf scoring terms
Golf scores are measured relative to par. Every hole has a par value (3, 4, or 5), and your score on that hole is named based on how many strokes above or
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3 grip styles
Your grip is the only connection between you and the club. A bad grip makes every other part of the swing harder to fix.
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Construction types
A regulation golf ball weighs no more than 1.62 ounces (45.93 grams), has a diameter of at least 1.68 inches (42.67 mm), and has 300-500 dimples. These spe
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How it happens
An albatross (also called a double eagle in the US) is 3 strokes under par on a single hole. On a par-5, that means holing out in 2 shots. On a par-4, it m
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Most golf-playing presidents (ranked)
Woodrow Wilson played the most golf of any US president. He played an estimated 1,200 rounds during his 8 years in office (1913-1921), often playing 6 days
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Olympic golf history
Yes. Golf is an Olympic sport. It returned to the Olympics in 2016 (Rio de Janeiro) after a 112-year absence. It will be in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
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The 14-club rule
The Rules of Golf allow a maximum of 14 clubs in your bag during a round. There's no minimum. You can carry 1 club if you want. You can't add clubs during
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How par is assigned
Par is the number of strokes a skilled golfer should take to complete a hole. A par-4 means 4 strokes is the expected score: 2 shots to reach the green, 2
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How your handicap is calculated
A golf handicap is a number that represents how many strokes above par you typically shoot. A 15-handicap golfer usually shoots around 87 on a par-72 cours
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Setup for solid contact
Contact is everything. You can have a perfect swing path, but if you hit the ball thin or fat, the shot fails. Good contact means hitting the ball first, t
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The 4 major championships
A Grand Slam in golf means winning all 4 major championships: the Masters, PGA Championship, U.S. Open, and The Open Championship (British Open).
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Where the name comes from
A mulligan is an unofficial do-over. You hit a bad shot, drop another ball, and play the second one instead. No penalty, no extra stroke counted.
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Battery types compared
Lead-acid golf cart batteries last 4-6 years. Lithium-ion batteries last 8-10 years. Actual lifespan depends on how often you charge them, how deep you dis
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Why only one glove?
You wear a golf glove on your lead hand. For right-handed golfers, that's the left hand. For left-handed golfers, the right hand.
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What makes a links course different
Links golf is played on coastal courses built on sandy terrain between the sea and farmland. The word "links" comes from the Old English "hlinc," meaning r
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Career highlights
Katherine Kirk is an Australian professional golfer who has played on the LPGA Tour since 2006. She was born on December 27, 1981, in Mackay, Queensland, A
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Luke Skywalker: the natural talent
If Star Wars characters played golf, their on-course personalities would match their movie roles. Here's what each character's golf game would look like.
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Electric vs gas
A new golf cart costs $8,000-15,000. Used carts start at $2,000-4,000. Electric carts outsell gas carts roughly 4-to-1 for personal use because they're qui