When many people think of a golf pro, they picture famous golfers like Tiger Woods. However, most golf pros do not play on the PGA Tour. They are the managers of golf facilities and provide lessons to amateurs, conduct local tournaments, and focus on growing the business of golf. If you are interested in becoming…
It doesn’t take a golf degree to appreciate a good course. Golf course rankings are published every year by popular golf magazines and websites. The oldest is Golf Digest’s biennial rankings of the greatest golf courses in America. Voted on by a group of golf experts, they have published this list since 1965. Golf Digest…
When we think of historic golf courses, we tend to gravitate more towards the ones with a lot of media pop. For example, if you were to think of classic links in the United States, you probably imagine Amen Corner in Augusta, or perhaps Pinehurst in North Carolina. These are established iconic American golf courses,…
So you’ve been playing golf for quite a while now, using the clubs you purchased off of a rack in the expanse of a big box sporting goods store. Your set might be a decent brand or a cheaper knock-off, and you took them straight to the driving range to put a couple of…
Choosing from the long list of golf course management companies can be a confusing task. With so many companies that offer different or the same services, it can be difficult to choose the right management company for your golf course. Golf Management Companies Today we will look at four of the biggest and most popular…
Suffering from a sport-related injury is never fun. It’s not so much the pain but having to sit in the clubhouse rather than walking the course. The elbow injury affects golfers, tennis players, baseball pitchers, javelin throwers, and other athletes who hold a tight grip on something in their sport. What is Golf Elbow? This is a…
Is a Career in Golf Course Management for You? Running a golf course is no easy task. It takes a lot of knowledge and time to get everything looking beautiful, as well as making sure all aspects are functional and timed just right. With any management position, you have to be on your toes and…
Finding the Golf Career That’s Right for You Golf is generally thought of as a hobby, but many people have found a fulfilling career in the golf industry. There are a broad range of golf career opportunities available in this day and age. The question you need to ask yourself is, which career in golf is…
What’s in the Bag? If you are a beginning golfer, the first thing you want to make sure is that you’ve got the right equipment. Borrowing a friend’s golf clubs is not a great idea for long-term success. Visit a local PGA or LPGA Professional to ensure you get a proper fit for every club…
The Rules of Golf Even those who are new to golf should have a basic understanding of the game. The golfer uses clubs to hit a golf ball from the tee until the ball is holed in the cup, ideally in the fewest number of strokes possible. Golf rules are established for fairness of play…
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