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What to Bring for Your First Round of Golf (Essentials Only)
Your first round needs far less gear than the golf shop suggests. Bring the essentials, add weather gear only when the forecast calls for it, and leave the…
Beginner Golf
Introductory explainers on rules, etiquette, scoring, and first steps for newcomers learning the game.
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Golf Terms for Beginners: A Plain-English Glossary for the First Tee
Par, birdie, rough and the green can sound like a foreign language on your first round. This glossary explains the…
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What Is a Handicap in Golf? A Plain-English Guide for New Players
A golf handicap is a number that measures your demonstrated ability, so players of different skill levels can play against…
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How to Play Golf for the First Time: A Beginner’s Walkthrough
Your first round goes smoothly when you know the basics: what to wear, how to tee off, and what the…
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Golf Course Etiquette for Beginners: What to Do on Day One
Good etiquette on the course comes down to keeping pace, staying quiet and leaving the course as you found it.…
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Birdie vs Bogey: What Each Score Means on the Course
A birdie is one stroke under par on a hole, and a bogey is one stroke over. Here is how…
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