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The Golfdrive.org editorial team writes practical, no-nonsense golf advice for players of every level — tested on the range and on the course.
Spring is when many golfers dust off their clubs after the winter and head back to the course full of optimism. A little preparation makes the first rounds far more enjoyable and helps you build…
Autumn can be the best time of year to play golf: courses are often in great condition after summer, temperatures are comfortable and the colours can be spectacular. But conditions change quickly…
Golf has changed more in the past few decades than in the previous century: new technology, new ways to play, new players and new challenges such as climate change and pressure on time. What will…
Golf courses weren't always designed. The first courses were simply natural land where golfers found their way among dunes and grass. Over time, designers developed different philosophies: punishing…
Today's Rules of Golf run to dozens of rules with detailed interpretations, but they began with just 13. Over nearly three centuries, the rules have grown, been unified across the world and, more…
The United States has more golf courses than any other country, and American golf has shaped the modern game. But golf's American story started slowly, with scattered references in colonial times…
Women have played golf for centuries, but for much of that time they faced restrictions on where, when and how they could play. Their story is one of determination: from putting greens set aside for…
Golf fashion has always reflected its time. Early golfers played in heavy jackets and long skirts; later generations wore plus-fours, bright trousers and patterned sweaters; today's golfers wear…
Walking a golf course with a well-behaved dog at your side is a pleasure, and in some places it's a long tradition. Some clubs welcome dogs; many don't. If you'd like to golf with your dog, it's…
When you join a golf club, you join an organisation with its own structure, traditions and decision-makers. Understanding how your club is run helps you know who to talk to, how decisions are made…
Golf courses are among the most photogenic places on earth: rolling fairways, dramatic bunkers, ocean views and beautiful light at the start and end of the day. Whether you want to capture a…
Many children are fascinated by golf from a very young age, swinging toy clubs at home or following parents around the putting green. Introducing golf early can be wonderful, as long as it's fun…
