Checking Your Equipment Before You Play Golf

Do you check you golf equipment before you hit the links? I am willing to bet that a large majority of players do not give their equipment a second thought before they tee it up. A player like myself who plays 4 or 5 times a week is not likely to look over their sticks before heading to the first tee. My clubs go from my vehicle to the course and back in my vehicle. What do I need to check on because I know what is in my bag. Well, this approach works most of the time, however there are times I was caught without need supplies because I never gave my equipment a second thought before playing.

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What is Bounce in Golf – Updated

“Can you explain to me in layman’s terms what the pros mean by ” bounce” on the wedge?” This is a great question from Clint, an avid reader of The Grateful Golfer. It is a question I have struggled with over the years, but I think I finally have a grip on the answer.

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Time To Change My Golf Clubs!

I have played my Mizuno MP 20s for two seasons now and it is time to trade them in for something better! You know, after two years and about 100+ rounds, there are no good shots left in them. Hence, my decision to change my clubs has come in a whim. I figure that by changing my clubs my game will improve and I should take one step closer to being a scratch golfer!

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Inside Rory McIlroy’s Golf Bag

After reading an article from PGATour.com about what clubs Rory McIlroy carries, I started to second guess the clubs in my bag. I mean, if one of the top golfers in the world (arguably the best) uses specific clubs, then maybe, just maybe, we amateurs need to take notice. I am not talking about brand of club, but the actual clubs he carries. Truthfully, I am really confused!

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Relying On Your Best Club For Low Golf Scores

Every golfer has that one favourite golf club. It is the stick that they can hit consistently and effectively most of the time. Generally, the higher the handicap, the limited number of clubs that you would consider your favourite. However, as you become a lower handicapper, this one club will expand and in my case it has expanded to four. Yup, I have four favourite clubs that I rely on to shoot my lowest golf scores. Let me explain.

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