Two of the most critical words to the game of golf are bogey and par. There is some history behind these words. A score of one over par on a hole is known as bogey. Developed in England in the 19th Century, the word “Bogey” was coined at the Great Yarmouth Club. At the time […]
Tips On How To Become A Much Better Golfer (3)
Tips On How To Become A Much Better Golfer Everyone who plays golf strives to be the next professional golfer. People try to drive like Tiger Woods and putt like Jack Nicklaus, but often do they come up short due to a lack of skill. The following article contains golf tips that will help anyone […]
Let’s learn about wedges
A wedge in a golf setting is an iron designed for use under special situations. They provide the highest loft, shortest shaft, and the heaviest clubhead of all irons. This is why many players use wedges for short distance lob shots as to get the ball on to the green from a hazard such as […]
The Endless Mountains in Pocono
Article written by Gear Up 4 Nature In the northeastern side of Pennsylvania, lies the beautiful stretch of Pocono Mountains. This place is known for the seemingly never-ending mountain ranges that go through thousands of square miles. The whole region is filled with lush forests, placid lakes, majestic waterfalls and rivers. It is a perfect […]
How Ryder Cup is played
Article written by les métiers de la mer The Ryder Cup held once in every two years between the United States and the Europe pit best players of each against the other. The 2014 Ryder Cup is scheduled at the end of September 2014 in Gleneagles Hotel in Perthshire, Scotland. The game throws out all […]
Deutsche Bank Championship golf tournament is getting near
The Professional Golfers Association (PGA) of America will be holding the 2014 Deutsche Bank Championship during the Labor Day (August 30, 2014 – September 1, 2014) weekend and it is the New England’s premier PGA TOUR event. Founded in 1916, the PGA is a professional golf association with more than 27,000 men and women members. […]
The artful language of golf scoring
The Professional Golfers’ Association of America (PGA) is conducting its tour and the summer hits the high point of the season. All throughout the games you hear many familiar words such as birdies, bogeys, par and others. What is this golf jargon? Here we attempt to explain few of the common golf scoring expressions for […]
What you should carry in a golf bag
Many think that carrying just the basic club set is enough for a game of golf. You need other things to play a good round of golf. We like to take a different approach to your game bag and suggest the following: Golf towel: Tough enough to clean a club and super absorbent are qualities […]
A great family getaway at the Pocono Mountains
Article written by enjoy soccer Located close to Philadelphia and New York City, the Pocono Mountains are a lovely, scenic, and picturesque location that you definitely have to visit at least even once. Poconos family getaways are a perfect family vacation simply because there’s so much to do in this resort area. Pocono family vacations […]
Typical Standards for a Golfing Green
Article written by yu sport, sport news and resources Every golf course strives to provide the best possible experience for its members and the public, and much of that experience comes down to the condition of the greens. Golf courses must take that into consideration when planning budgets, hiring personnel, and acquiring new turf equipment. […]