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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.
The right coach can make a huge difference to a young golfer's progress and enjoyment. A good junior coach builds solid fundamentals, keeps golf fun, adapts to the child's age and personality, and…
School golf teams give young golfers the chance to represent their school, play team golf and compete regularly. In the USA, high school golf is a major part of junior golf, with seasons, conference…
Golf is a fantastic sport for girls: social, outdoors, suitable for all abilities and playable for life. Yet in many places, fewer girls play golf than boys, and many drop out in their teenage years…
The teenage years are a great time to take up golf, or to take it more seriously. Teenagers learn quickly, have the strength and coordination to hit the ball well, and can join junior sections…
Twilight golf means teeing off in the late afternoon or evening, usually at a discounted rate, with the understanding that you may not finish all 18 holes before dark. It's one of the best ways to…
Not every round of golf needs to be 18 holes. Nine holes takes around two hours, costs less and fits into a busy day: before work, after school, on a summer evening or when you simply don't have the…
"What's a good score?" is one of the most common questions in golf. The honest answer is that it depends on your experience, the course and the tees you play. A score of 100 might be a triumph for a…
Golf has a reputation for being expensive, and it can be. But it can also be surprisingly affordable. The cost depends on where you play, how often, what equipment you buy and whether you join a…
For golfers with hay fever, spring and summer can be a mixed blessing: perfect golfing weather, but itchy eyes, sneezing and a blocked nose on a course surrounded by grass, trees and wildflowers…
Arthritis in the hands and fingers is common, particularly among older golfers. It can make gripping the club painful, reduce feel and make cold mornings miserable. But many golfers with hand…
Your hands are your only connection to the club. Strong hands and forearms help you control the club face, swing through thick rough, cope with off-centre hits and protect your wrists and elbows. But…
Most people have a dominant eye, the eye the brain relies on more for visual information. In golf, eye dominance can affect how you see your target, how you aim and how you line up putts. Some…
