Putting at home is probably the easiest form of practice for any golfer. Birdie Ball has made that process a bit easier, and we think you should know about them. The main issue is finding a surface that is similar enough to a real putting green to make it effective. Most gol…

For the past couple of months I’ve been testing a few different swing analyzers. The more I use them, the more I believe that they have a place in golfers’ practice routines if they are used properly. The next company up in my review series is Swingbyte. They have been one o…

Golf head covers are a way to make your bag stand out from the rest of the pack on the course. There are a number of companies out their making quality designs that also allow customization. Here are 9 brands you should know about: Related content: check out our complete gui…

I am not a ‘gear head,’ and do not typically write about golf clubs on this website. I believe down to my core that large jumps in scoring ability come through hard work and changing your approach to the game. Equipment can certainly be a part of that, but ultimately I belie…

I’m a huge fan of the GolfBuddy line of products. I’ve been using the Voice GPS for more than 2 years, and for just under $100, I don’t think you can beat the value. Recently my belt buckle has gotten a little more crowded though. I’ve added GAME GOLF to my GPS repertoire, a…

Working on your putting is time well spent, and sadly it’s often ignored by most golfers in favor of other parts of the game. There are a few things that separate better putters from the rest of the pack, and one of these elements is the quality of their putting stroke. You…

Wearable technology seems to be taking over the planet these days, and a ton of these products have been introduced into the golf world over the last few years. One area that seems to be taking off is the swing analyzer category. Zepp Golf has been one of the leaders in this…

One of the most important pieces of information a golfer can have is accurate data on how far they hit the ball. Most golfers inflate their club distances, and it’s part of the reason why you will see the average player miss the green on the short side. I believe that if you…

Practical Golf is all about finding ways to lower your scores through simple explanations. I’ll make this as easy to digest as possible for you. If you’re not using some kind of distance-measuring device on the course you are costing yourself strokes. We can sit here and tal…

Golf instructors have a very difficult job. Not only do they have to properly diagnose what is wrong with a swing, but they also have to communicate the solution in a way that the student can understand. I believe this gap in communication is why so many golfers fail to impr…

I have always been a gadget junkie for as long as I can remember. I bought the first MP3 player that was ever invented. It cost me $300 (from my caddying fund), and stored a whopping 32MB of data. I listened to the same 12 songs that whole summer, but it was worth it because…

There are so many benefits to walking the golf course, and I wish more players would get off the cart when they can. I am a firm believer that you play your best golf when you have more time in between shots to calm yourself down, and think your way through your round rather…