An albatross in golf is a term used for scoring 3-under par. It’s something most golfers will never achieve in their lifetime as it’s more rare than a hole-in-one, but an Albatross does happen occasionally on tour by professional golfers. Below we will break down the history of the golf term “Albatross” sharing its history …
Eagle is a scoring term used by golfers to represent scoring two strokes less than the par value for a given hole. For example, on a Par 5, the golfer would need to score a 3 to achieve an eagle in golf. On a par 4, an eagle would be (2) strokes and on a …
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Birdie is a scoring term used in golf. To score a birdie, you must get the ball in the hole in (1) stroke less than par. For example, on a par 5 you would need to finish the hole in only (4) strokes. On a par 4, you would need just (3) strokes, and on …
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In this guide we will talk about how golf can be a great form of fitness and exercise due to the high amount of calories burned golfing. You’ll learn how many calories are burned during a round of golf for the average male and average female, but like any statistic, there will be variances so …
If you watch golf on TV or have ever been out on the golf course playing a round of golf yourself, you’ll hear golfers shout out a strange word “Fore!” Why do golfers shout fore? What does fore mean? Where did it originate and how did it get associated with golf? These are questions you …
In this guide we are going to cover how much golf lessons cost. If you are looking to get lessons for your golf swing, we will share the average cost a golf instructor will charge to give golf swing lessons below. You can also pay for golf lessons for help with putting, chipping, pitching, bunker …
In this guide, we are going to explain how to use a golf scorecard. You’re going to learn all of the pieces of information that are found on a golf scorecard and what they mean. You’ll also learn why some golfers put circles and squares on their golf scorecard. Let’s start off covering the beginner …
Who is Jordan Spieth’s Wife? Meet Annie Verret Jordan Spieth is one of the best golfers in the world and holds title as a Master’s Champion from his victory at the Masters in 2015. At just 28 years old, he has accomplished success at the highest level with double digit tournament wins, multiple majors, Ryder …
In this guide we’re going to explain the Golf Handicap System in simple terms for beginners. You will come away understanding what is a golf handicap, how the golf handicap system works, who needs a golf handicap, how GHIN and the USGA are involved, and more. Why does golf have a handicap system? Like any …
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Every golf shot that you hit can tell you a story about why you hit the shot the way you did and it starts with analyzing your divot. Your divot in golf will tell you what happened more so than any other factor. The golf divot is two parts, first the piece of grass that …
