Discussing the topic of golf ball spin can lead down a very windy, complicated rabbit hole. Quite frankly, it can get exhausting. In this article, I’d like to get simple for all of you. I’m going to tackle some key topics and set the record straight on a few concepts that I…

There’s a guy out there destroying golf swings one after another. He doles out unsolicited advice to anyone who will listen. Right now he’s lurking at a driving range somewhere, just waiting to pounce on his next victim with another “can’t-miss tip.” You know this guy. You’v…

For those of us who live in cold-weather climates, the winter can be the most damaging thing to our golf games. If you want to make sure your game does not hibernate, there are plenty of things you can do to make sure your game is fresh in the spring. I’ve laid out several a…

For as long as golf has been a sport, the grip has always been considered a fundamental of the swing. Whether it’s an instructional video on Youtube or an article written in a magazine on how to grip a golf club, instructors continue to talk about what they believe is the pr…

If you want to lower your scores, then you have to be able to execute with a wedge in your hand. In this article I want to explore why choosing the correct wedge loft is a part of that process. If you can’t get the ball on the green more often than not with a wedge in your h…

Golf alignment sticks are a great training aid that all golfers should be using. Players at every level should be working on their alignment – this is a fundamental skill that always needs to be refined. However, there are other ways to use alignment rods to help with your s…

Golfers needlessly throw away multiple strokes around the green because they are not using the right technique with their wedges. In this article, I want to focus on two specific kinds of lies in the rough that give most golfers issues – buried lies and fluffy lies. I have t…

Being a scratch golfer is defined as “a player who can play to a Course Handicap of zero on any and all rated golf courses.” Most of us would associate it with having a handicap of zero. In plain words, scratch golf means that on a neutral golf course a player has the abilit…

As you already know, golf can be an extremely expensive game. On top of greens fees, there’s the cost of clubs, balls, apparel, technology, and all kinds of other accessories. For those who are willing to look though, there are plenty of ways to get golf discounts. I compile…

I am almost positive that every single golfer who reads this site wants to find ways to lower their scores. That can be a complicated proposition because the path to golf improvement can be difficult and confusing. Luckily for you, Practical Golf is watching out for you! One…

Many golfers watch PGA Tour players spin the ball with their wedges, and want to figure out how they can do the same. Executing the one-hop-stop, or spinning the ball back 15 feet certainly looks cool, but there are several reasons why they can do it, and amateurs mostly can…

Over the years the grip options for a full golf swing have remained mostly the same. You essentially have three options – the overlapping Vardon grip, interlocking, or the 10-finger option. However, putting grip styles have evolved quite a bit in recent times. In this articl…