Mito, oh no! Mito Pereira led the final round of the PGA Championship for 17 holes, and he stood on the 18th tee as the leader needing a par to win. He made double and finished tied for third. A lot of critics have blamed his decision to hit driver on the 72nd hole with...
The grip is one of the simplest things to learn in golf but one of the most important aspects of playing your best. It takes zero athletic ability to grip the club properly and it is crucial in manipulating the club face efficiently throughout the golf swing. Having ball flight issues? Look to your grip....
I’ve played with and seen many characters on the golf course during my career. Luckily, most have been great people and a pleasant experience. But I’ve seen my fair share of obnoxious idiots too. Read the room, observe, and be aware. Follow a little advice, and even if you can’t break 100, you’ll always be...
We all know the days of walking into a shop and buying a club or clubs off the rack are long gone. Getting fitted is engrained in the brain and rightfully so. It absolutely 100% makes a difference, no matter the handicap or ability of the player. But to what extent does an aspect of...
The key to playing better golf is hitting better shots. As you roll your eyes and curse me for that awesome dose of obviousness, allow me to elaborate. To get over the hump and break the cusp of being a better player, you need to have some shots to rely on in certain situations. Having...
Remove Titleist from the equation and you have a real battle for market share in the golf ball department. In fact, Callaway has emerged as the strong #2 reaching the mid 20’s in market share behind the success of their Chrome Soft line. The company expects to own even more of the ball market by...
I hate feeling rushed, thus I hate being late for anything. That overwhelming feeling of being the last to show up for something just adds to my already high anxiety level. That’s what’s so incredibly stupid about it…it’s something I can control. Avoiding the nerves that come with being flustered and rushed are totally avoidable....
It’s been a heavyweight battle the past few seasons to see who wears the crown of golf’s best driver. The big dogs Callaway and Taylormade are at it again with their 2022 offerings. SIM and MAVRIK were good. SIM2 and Epic Speed were great. How much better are the new sticks; or better yet, how...
When we talk custom fitting we are usually talking about your irons, driver, and fairway woods. We throw around terms like center of gravity, launch angle, spin rate, and smash factor. But when it come to wedges, outside of maybe lie angle or loft-gapping, you rarely hear a player say to his buddies, “Hey Marty,...
Besides the perfect, sunny, 75° day in May, the holidays are my favorite time of year. I’m a big kid at heart, and contrary to popular belief, I really do enjoy giving more than receiving. A few weeks ago I compiled a group of some of the best golf gifts that should be on your...
