Golf Tips & Guides

Golfstead is reader-supported. When you buy through links on the site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. Our affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network and Amazon Associates. Most people starting out in the game of golf put a disproportionately large amount of focus and time […]

  Golfstead is reader-supported. When you buy through links on the site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. Our affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network and Amazon Associates. The grip is one of the most important components of the golf swing, and it’s one […]

Whether you’re an individual that dreams of having your own personal golf simulator, or you’re a business that’s looking for a great simulator system for commercial use, there has always been one stumbling block that trumps everything else: cost. Golf simulators are expensive. And if you want a full simulator experience with a high-quality tracking […]

You’d be hard-pressed to find any avid golfer that doesn’t dream of having their own golf simulator setup. And aside from just regular consumers, golf simulators are in demand from professionals, club fitters, and various businesses. Whatever your reasons are for wanting to put together a golf simulator, there’s almost surely a setup that will […]

No matter what your skill level is in golf, you will often find yourself on the green but a long way (50+ feet) from the hole. This is most true for mid and high handicappers, but it also happens to even the world’s best players. This is why it’s crucial to have a good technique […]

We’re sure you don’t need to be told how important good putting is to lowering your scores in golf. And if you’re serious about improving your putting, being able to practice without getting out to the range, out to the course, or even just outside in general is a huge asset. This is where putting […]

Have you ever seen a pro golfer on television, or any good golfer for that matter, hit a shot into the green that ended up spinning back like a rocket? This is more likely to happen in wet conditions, but wouldn’t you like to be able to replicate this even a little bit? How exactly […]

Putting is critical to lowering your scores in golf. And if you’re serious about improving your putting, being able to practice without needing to leave your house is a huge asset. This is where putting greens come in. While nets and enclosures allow you to hit irons and woods without going to the range, putting […]

There are many good reasons why you might want to hit the golf ball higher: to get over hazards such as water or greenside bunkers to get the ball over a tree between you and the target to land the ball on the green softly with spin Being able to bust out the high shot […]

The pitching wedge (PW) is the most common wedge used in golf. It’s known for its great versatility, being useful for full shots near the green, bump-and-run shots, and when you’re in trouble in thick rough. Hitting a pitching wedge is very similar to hitting any short iron. But like other wedges, how to hit […]