The End of the Golf Equipment Industry?

by Nicholas
August 27, 2016May 9, 2023

The number of companies that thrive in the golf equipment industry could be counted on your fingers (even if you are missing a couple!) This space is basically dominated by a couple of big names like Ping, Callaway, Nike golf and Taylormade. These companies are the ones you find in big box stores as well as advertised through the various professional tours.

Nike Golf quits golf equipment — It might be one of the most recognizable logs in the world, but even they are losing money making golf clubs

Of course, there are plenty of others out there, but they aren’t part of the big hitters in golf. Even someone like Wilson, one of the biggest companies in sports, doesn’t rely on golf to make a living.

James Pickard: The Friendly Face of Youtube Golf

by Nicholas
August 5, 2016May 9, 2023

James Pickard about to get a hole in one!

The world of youtube golf is big and getting bigger all the time. There are some fantastic instruction videos, tips, news and reviews. However, when I tune in to the internet, my favourite viewing is without doubt a course vlog and James Pickard one of the people I enjoy watching the most.

There is a lot of good content to choose from, but anything on the Buzzagolf channel is always great and James is a channel regular.

From his opinions on this year’s Majors to Rory’s putting woes as well as everything from his thoughts on the rule book and losing to Mark Crossfield (!) , James was great value in this interview. He is one of the friendliest guys you could hope to chat with and was happy to tell me about his future projects online.

Swing Speed and Distance:How Far do You Hit Your Clubs?

by Nicholas
July 25, 2016April 10, 2022

Distance, especially with the driver, is one of the driving forces in the golf market. Clubs are sold on the distance they generate. Check out the ads for any recent range of clubs and you will find distance placed squarely front and center. In fact, if you want to guarantee that your latest range flops, try selling it as ‘slightly shorter than all the rest’ (then start clearing your desk while you wait!)

The Ultimate Guide to Breaking 80

by Nicholas
June 29, 2016May 9, 2023

It is a well-known fact that the vast majority of internet golfers regularly shoot under par from the tips, need xx-stiff shafts in all their clubs (including the putter!) and are just keeping their game sharp until they get a shot on tour. However, in the real world, this isn’t the case. An oft-cited statistic says that most people who golf won’t break 100, never mind breaking 80. This is probably true if we include those who pick up their clubs once a year at most on a golf day at work. For those of us who play regularly or semi-regularly, we can fix our sites a little higher.

The Net Return: The Ultimate Golf Home Practice Aid?

by Nicholas
June 18, 2016April 10, 2022

The Net Return practice net on fairway first golf — The Net Return will improve your practice time

I am a fairly typical golfer in lots of ways. Although I spend a lot of time researching and writing about golf, I don’t actually get to the course as often as I would like. Even in season, I might not actually hit a club in anger for two weeks. This can make my swing a little rusty and my ball-striking……well, “inconsistent” is probably the kindest word!

This means that I love anything that can help me get a bit of practice in at home. I have given a fair bit of thought to putting as I explained here. But how can I improve my full swing without getting to the course? With The Net Return practice net, I think I may actually have found the answer.

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Big Moss Home Putting Greens-Perfect Putting Practice at Home

by Nicholas
June 5, 2016April 10, 2022

Playing golf can be the ideal way to reduce stress and relax. You are outside, in the fresh air and most of the time, in beautiful surroundings. It is also the perfect way to spend time with friends and acquaintances or even do a little business.

Big Moss Putting Mats-Which one is Right for you?

However, it can also cause its fair share of heartache as you land in the bunker again or see that snap hook off the tee heading straight towards the out of bounds marker..

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The putting green is the area on the golf course where the majority of the pressure to succeed is applied. This part of your game either makes or breaks your score. In fact, I am willing to bet that this is the place where most people learn to swear. Nothing is more frustrating than hitting a couple of perfect shots then three-putting!

How To Practice Putting

by Nicholas
May 30, 2016May 9, 2023

You will often hear that a good short game is the key to shaving strokes off your score. Whilst it is true that keeping it in play off the tee and hitting a few more greens will make a difference, holing more putts is always going to make the biggest dent when you look to take a few shots off that card. Just imagine going from 36 putts to 32, for example. There aren’t a lot of areas that will cut four shots in one go.

The Zepp Golf Swing Analyzer

by Nicholas
May 20, 2016April 10, 2022

Even on a course a beautiful as this, golf can sometimes be a tough sport

John Feinstein called golf “a good walk spoiled.” Feinstein here alludes to the ease with which a beautiful round of golf can descend into an afternoon of frustration and irritation. Nothing will spoil a good walk more than a bad round of golf.

So, how can you ensure that your next round of golf won’t end up with you throwing your clubs into the river? Innumerable products are on the market all purporting to be the secret answer to one of sport’s greatest challenges: the golf swing. Most over-promise and make claims that no product alone could produce. But some are certainly helpful and useful for analyzing, learning, and practicing your swing to improve your techniques.

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In this article, we’ll examine one such product: the Zepp Golf 3D Swing Analyzer. The Zepp Golf 2 3D Swing Analyzer was the winner for the “Best Swing and Game Analyzers” at Golf Digest in 2016 (http://www.golfdigest.com/story/best-golf-swing-and-game-analyzers). With this Zepp review, we’ll take a look at what this analyzer can offer you and help you decide whether this golf swing analyzer is right for you.

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The 3Bays Golf Swing Analyzer Review: Everything You Need to Know

by Nicholas
May 20, 2016October 11, 2016

Improving your swing is the quickest way to lower scores and greater enjoyment.

Tired of ending up in the water, off the fairway, or in sand bunkers? Who isn’t!? Every golfer knows that the key to a successful round of golf depends not so much in the equipment, as it does in the technique. But the perfect swing feels like an elusive creature that’s always hiding just around the bend.

Manufacturers of golf equipment or general sporting equipment have produced an impressive array of products aimed at helping you improve your golf swing. But not all gadgets are equal. Which ones will actually make a difference to your game and help you enjoy your time on the course more? which ones are just making a hole in your wallet? In this article, we’ll examine the 3Bays GSA (Golf Swing Analyzer) and give you all the information you need to decide if this is the right digital device to reduce your golf score.

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Teaching Golf to Kids:Which Tips Work Best?

by Nicholas
May 11, 2016October 11, 2016

It is a pretty common belief that the sooner you start hitting the little white ball, the better you can potentially become. Everyone knows about Tiger smashing it aged two, right? Of course, for every tour pro who was given his first club before he could walk, there are hundreds who never want to see a golf course again after being taken there daily by pushy parents as kids or being told to swing in front of the mirror every day after school.

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