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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.
There's no single correct way to hold a putter. Unlike the full swing, where most good players use similar grips, putting grips vary widely, and many golfers find a new grip transforms their putting…
Most three-putts don't start with a missed short putt. They start with a long first putt that finishes eight feet short or races six feet past. Lag putting, rolling long putts close enough to make…
Tree removal is one of the most controversial topics at golf clubs. Members love their trees, and nobody wants to see them go. But many courses remove trees for good reasons: healthier turf, restored…
Before rangefinders and GPS, golfers relied on markers around the course to judge distances. Many still do. Yardage markers, sprinkler heads, plates and tee signs give useful information, as long as…
The hole on every green moves regularly, and its position changes how the hole plays. Front, back and side pins call for different clubs and targets. Some courses use flag colours or pin sheets to…
Greens are the most carefully built and maintained part of any golf course. Beneath the smooth surface is an engineered structure designed to drain well, support healthy grass and keep the putting…
Ever noticed that bunker shots feel completely different from one course to the next? The reason is the sand. Its particle shape, size, depth and moisture all change how the club moves through it and…
The type of grass on a golf course affects how the ball sits, how it rolls on the greens and how you should play. Golfers who understand grass types can adapt quickly when they travel. Here's a guide…
Parents play a huge role in whether children love golf and stick with it. The best golf parents support, encourage and keep perspective; the worst add pressure that drives children away. Here's a…
Golf etiquette keeps everyone safe and makes the game enjoyable. Children learn it quickly when it's taught simply and modelled by adults. Here are the key lessons, in kid-friendly language.
Golf can suit many neurodivergent children, including autistic children and those with ADHD, dyspraxia or other differences. Its clear routines, individual pace and outdoor setting appeal to many…
Golf course architects design new courses and renovate existing ones, shaping the land into holes that are strategic, beautiful and enjoyable. It's a small, competitive profession that combines…
