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Golf, explained for beginners.
Honest, plain-English guides for golf for beginners and casual golfers — etiquette, dress code, scoring, clubs, swing tips, and golf terms. No jargon, no snobbery, no pressure. If you're new to golf, start here and walk to the first tee feeling ready.
The Best All-in-One Golf App: Stop bouncing between Six Different Apps
Open your phone and you've probably got a rangefinder app, a scorecard app, a swing app, and a course-finder — each with its own login and its own subscription. Here's the case for replacing all of them with one.
June 29, 2026
Golf Practice Drills for Beginners: 8 Drills That Actually Build Skills
Most beginner golfers hit balls randomly and wonder why they never improve. These 8 drills target the real skills — putting, chipping, contact, and tempo — in focused 30-minute sessions.
June 29, 2026
Beginner Golf Lessons Online: What to Look For (And a Free Alternative)
Searching for beginner golf lessons online? Here's a plain-English breakdown of the top platforms, what they actually teach, how much they cost, and when a free app beats a paid subscription.
June 29, 2026
Golf Club Advisor: Which Club Should I Hit? A Beginner's Complete Guide
The most stressful moment for a beginner golfer isn't the swing — it's before it, standing over the bag trying to figure out which club to even use. This guide ends that confusion for good.
June 29, 2026
Golf Club Distance Chart: Realistic Yardages for Beginners
Searching for yardage benchmarks? Tour pro stats will only ruin your confidence. Here is a realistic distance chart for beginners, plus the simple rules for knowing what club to hit.
June 29, 2026
Golf for Beginners: Your Complete First-Round Guide
Nervous about your first round? Here's a warm, plain-English walkthrough of everything a beginner golfer needs to know before, during, and after 18 holes.
June 18, 2026
Golf Etiquette for Beginners: 20 Unwritten Rules
Nobody hands you a list of golf's unwritten rules on your first round. Here are 20 friendly ones, explained in plain English, so you can relax and enjoy the day.
June 11, 2026
Golf Dress Code for Beginners: What to Wear
Nervous about what to wear to the course? Here is the beginner-friendly golf dress code, from collared shirts to soft spikes, minus the snobbery.
June 4, 2026
How Golf Scoring Works: Par, Bogey & Birdie
Par, bogey, birdie, and handicaps finally explained in plain English, plus a friendlier scoring format and the one habit that keeps beginners relaxed on the course.
May 28, 2026
How to Choose Golf Clubs as a Beginner
You do not need 14 clubs to start playing golf. Here is the simple, forgiving beginner bag that covers every shot, plus how to buy smart and skip the overwhelm.
May 21, 2026
Beginner Golf Swing Tips That Actually Work
Forget the 47-step swing breakdowns. Here are the few beginner golf swing tips that genuinely move the needle: a neutral grip, an athletic setup, easy tempo, and clean contact over raw power.
May 14, 2026
Golf Terms Every New Golfer Should Know
Fore, fried egg, snowman, gimme? A friendly, plain-English glossary of the golf terms every beginner hears on the course, with real examples and zero snobbery.
May 7, 2026
Casual Golfer's Guide to Your First Public Course
Nervous about your first round at a public golf course? Here's exactly how to book a tee time, check in, tip, and feel welcome from the parking lot to the first tee.
April 30, 2026