Professional Golfers Association

While it's true golfing doesn't call for the kind of flexibility that some other sports might demand, it is still a very important part of the game. There are, in fact, a number of reasons why flexibility can prove vital for lowering a score and making a round more enjoyable. The top reasons why golf flexibility exercises matter include: Form alone won't create an impressive score - Flexibility exercises can be very important for helping improve a game and lower a score. The truth in this can…

a part and parcel of the equation. I’m not just talking about your expensive drivers and irons or your comfortable golf uniform. I’m also talking about the popular rangefinders. These small but terrible devices are so useful, you’ll find even professional golf players carrying them during competitions. A good rangefinder boosts your confidence by a mile. How so? Think of it this way. How confident would you be if you can measure the distance to your target accurately? I bet you’ll be oozing…

Golf swing speed can be calculated without the need for modern technology. If a golfer can determine exactly how far their golf ball traveled prior to landing, they can determine the speed of their swing. For every 2.3 yards traveled, a swing has to generate a speed of 1 mph. For anyone who is wondering how useful it is to have this knowledge, they should consider that the only way to increase distance is to increase the speed of the swing. Measuring progress requires some kind of metrics by…

to master the proper techniques and strategies. General techniques for golfers developing a consistent swing involves their stance, grip, and concentration. A golfer should stand with their feet…

You may not be inclined to take a winter vacation to a warm weather climate just for a golf outing, or simply unable to get enough time off work. That means, if you’re an avid golfer living in a cold weather region, you’ll need to play your local golf courses during the winter months whenever the weather is pleasant enough to get in a few holes. This means you will have to deal with course conditions caused by winter weather, including applying winter rules to various situations, if doing so…

The Great Golf Ball Dilemma- Will *All calculations are rounded* This maths investigation explored the best way to package six golf balls and to recommend to the manager of a sports manufacturing company Supreme Sports. The task was to test two designs, a cylindrical box and a rectangular box, under the criteria of wasting minimal space and also the least cost the company. This testing would occur by using the knowledge of surface area and volume using formulas to find out the mathematical…

The game of golf is almost more mental than it is physical. Having the ability to control one’s thoughts and emotions can turn good players into great ones. Many players learn how to play the game physically, but cannot ever make a leap towards better golf due to their actions and thoughts on the course. When playing bad, all it may take is a change in mindset or attitude to get one back on track. Sometimes it’s a little change in swing thought that will turn one’s round around. Maybe a new…

Facts of the Case: A golfer with Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber Syndrome wanted to enter into a tournament and requested an accommodation to use a golf cart during the third round that was denied. Under Title III of the American with Disabilities Act, public businesses must provide accommodations and make modifications for people with disabilities, unless that accommodation would “fundamentally alter the nature” of the business. Casey Martin’s lawyers argued that, by Title III of the ADA, the…

The Midnight Golf Program has changed my life. You do not see many teenagers from African-American communities golfing. Midnight Golf is gradually but surely changing this, and I am one of the many products of our success story. The beginning to one’s personal success is being well-rounded. This secret society program instilled positive experiences and qualities into me throughout the year. Learning is the game of golf has not only taught me patience and a new type of focus but it also gives me…

At any team event, tryouts especially, I try to interact with the newer golfers because I remember how intimidating it can be at first. One girl in particular, who plays for a different high school, was extremely shy when I first met her. I knew how she felt, so I tried to talk to her whenever I saw her and make her feel comfortable…