Now that Tiger Woods has tumbled hundreds of places down the World Rankings and has not won a Major since the 2008 U.S. Open, his throne is up for grabs. [Read more…]
Driver Review: 2017 TaylorMade M1 Vs. M2
Every year, the golf industry’s major club manufacturers all unveil their new line of drivers and woods. And, each year, with those releases come a flurry of marketing messages, telling stories of new-and-improved technology and guaranteed distance gains. TaylorMade has typically been a company at the forefront of new technology. And this year, the Carlsbad, California-based club maker unveiled its new M1 and M2 drivers. [Read more…]
5 Stretches To Do Before Every Round
In years past, tour professionals would roll out of bed before their round and go to the range to hit a few balls before going to the first tee. Nowadays, you won’t see a tour professional who does not do an extended warm up routine before they’ve hit a ball. [Read more…]
Tiger Woods Plays With This Golf Ball
Pro athletes are paid millions of dollars in brand endorsement deals for a very good reason. When we average Joes and amateur players see a popular top athlete using a particular brand, we automatically ascribe some of the player’s success to the equipment. This may be something of a logical fallacy — we’re pretty sure Michael Jordan would have dominated the 90s basketball field even without his Nikes. Still, there is an element of truth to this way of thinking. [Read more…]
3 Reasons To Not Hit A Driver Off The Tee
Most golfers tend to take their driver out of their bag for every tee shot on a par 4 or par 5. They don’t think about variables that come into play, such as the hazards on the hole, where the best place to approach the green with their second shot would be or the width of the fairways. They simply focus on driving the ball as far as they can so they have as short of a shot to the green as possible with their next stroke. [Read more…]
What’s More Important — Further Or Straighter?
This has long been a topic that’s been greatly debated in the world of golf. Is it better to be able to hit the ball farther or straighter? [Read more…]