Golf Tips & Guides

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  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 […]

The sand wedge is the second most common wedge used in golf after the pitching wedge. It’s a versatile wedge that can be used not only out of the sand, but also from the rough, from the fairway, or for chipping around the green. How to hit a sand wedge depends on the particular situation: […]

The takeaway is the first part of the backswing that starts from address and lasts until the club is parallel to the ground. Like the address, the backswing and downswing, it’s an essential component of the golf swing. You will likely find little to no success or consistency if you don’t put yourself in the proper positions […]

It can be considered the ultimate goal for any golfer to be able to hit shots straight and do it consistently. The reality is that when you swing a club at an average of about 80 miles per hour, any small deviation from a square clubface position at impact is magnified many times over. With long […]

One of the most common (and important) shots any golfer will face out on the golf course is the chip shot. A chip shot is a shot executed off the green, typically round 5-100 feet from the hole and normally with a high-lofted iron or wedge. The backswing of a chip shot usually doesn’t go past […]

If you want a simple, straightforward and quick read on how to make a backswing in golf, this article should set you on the right path. The mechanics of the golf swing (swing planes, angles, etc.) won’t be discussed here. I don’t believe being overly technical is good for most golfers, particularly amateurs who play golf as a […]

Knowing how to drive the golf ball consistently solid is imperative for golfers who want to take their game to the next level and lower their scores. Shots with the driver are very volatile in the sense that any small error, whether it be a slightly open or closed clubface at impact or a strike that […]

When trying to maximize your distance and also make better contact with the golf ball, it’s important to generate some degree of lag. Lag occurs when the clubhead is trailing behind the body near impact. The more your left wrist is hinged (for a right-handed golfer) at the point where your left arm is pointing just behind the ball […]

Quick Answer: a golf handicap is a number that represents a golfer’s skill level in relation to par. The higher the handicap, the higher the golfer’s score will tend to be for a round of golf. A handicap can either be unofficial or official. Many people have a rough idea of what a handicap is in golf, […]

People who are new to the game of golf often need a bit of direction to put them on the right path. It is important to understand that every person has their own unique golf swing — their own natural way of swinging a golf club. In my opinion, people see the best results when they work […]

Every golfer wants to be able to hit it further, whether it’s off of the tee or 250 yards out on the fairway. The main reason is that more distance allows you to take shorter clubs with more loft and hit higher shots that land softer into greens and are more controllable. As you may know, speed — […]

Every golfer, amateur or professional, will find themselves faced with 3-7 foot putts on almost every hole. It’s one of the most common putts you will have out on the course, which is why it’s so important to have a solid and consistent technique for knocking them in. If you feel that you’re missing too many of […]

Whether it’s with a driver, wood or an iron, are you struggling with hitting the golf ball solid? Here are three golf drills for the range you can work on that might be able to help you. 1. Hank Haney’s Two-Tee Driving Drill This drill is great for golfers who tend to hit their shots off […]