The Shopwada Journal

Golf

Sizing help, team-order tips and gear ideas for golf, bowling, billiards, pickleball and archery — from the Shopwada team.

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How to Get Out of a Sand Bunker: 6 Steps and Rules

A six-step greenside bunker technique, deep bunker tips, club choice and the bunker rules.

3 min read
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How to Fix a Slice in Golf: Causes, Steps and Drills

Why a slice happens, six fixes from grip to tempo, and range drills to straighten your drives.

4 min read
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How to Grip a Golf Club: 6 Steps, Styles and Pressure

A 6-step grip routine, overlapping vs interlocking vs ten-finger, and how tight to hold the club.

3 min read
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Parts of a Golf Course: Hole Layout and 5 Rule Areas

Every part of a golf hole, plus the five rule areas and what you can do in each.

3 min read
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How to Hit Irons: 8 Steps, Ball Position and Drills

An 8-step iron swing, ball position chart, common mistakes and three range drills.

3 min read
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What Is a Links Golf Course? Meaning, Features, Tips

Where the word links comes from, links vs parkland, and how to play a windy seaside course.

3 min read
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Golf Rules for Beginners: 10 Rules You Will Use

The rules new golfers meet every round, from bunkers to dropping a ball.

4 min read
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Golf Swing Basics for Beginners: 5 Simple Steps

Setup, takeaway, backswing, downswing and finish, plus the best beginner drill.

3 min read
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How to Drive a Golf Ball Farther: 6 Fixes That Work

Six fixes for more distance off the tee, a 3-week plan and common mistakes.

4 min read
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What Is Par in Golf? Meaning, Yardages and Scores

How par is set, the USGA yardage guidelines, par 72 and scores above and below par.

3 min read
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How to Putt Better: 6 Fundamentals and Drills

Setup, speed control, aim, green reading and drills to cut three-putts.

4 min read
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How to Chip a Golf Ball: Setup, Stroke and Drills

Setup, a step-by-step chipping stroke, club choice and drills for beginners.

4 min read
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How to Teach a Kid to Golf: A Simple Plan for Parents

Clubs, lesson length, games and a first-round checklist for parents.

3 min read
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Golf Hat Etiquette: When to Wear It and When to Take It Off

Clubhouse rules, the 18th green handshake and how to wear a cap at private clubs.

3 min read
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What to Wear Golfing in Cold Weather: A Layering Guide

Layer-by-layer winter golf outfit, bag checklist and winter dress code tips.

4 min read
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50+ Funny Golf Sayings, One-Liners and Team Slogans

Clean one-liners, putting jokes, team slogans and shirt sayings for golfers.

3 min read
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Christmas Golf Tournament Ideas: Names, Games and Shirts

Names, games, format and themed shirts for a Christmas golf event.

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Halloween Golf Tournament Ideas: Games, Names and Shirts

Names, games, family ideas and themed shirts for a Halloween golf event.

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St. Patrick's Day Golf Tournament Ideas: Formats & Games

Formats, themed side games, prizes and outfits for a St. Patrick's Day golf event.

3 min read
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How to Play Desert Golf: Shots, Rules and Tips

The shots, rules and heat tips for firm desert golf courses.

3 min read
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Why Do Golfers Wear Argyle? History and How to Wear It

Where argyle came from, argyle vs plaid, and how to wear it on the course today.

3 min read
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Can You Wear a Hawaiian Shirt Golfing? Dress Code Guide

How dress codes treat aloha shirts, styling tips and floral polo options.

3 min read
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How Does a Golf Handicap Work? Index, Course Handicap, FAQ

Handicap Index, Course Handicap and what common handicap numbers mean.

4 min read
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Is It Disrespectful to Wear American Flag Clothing?

What the Flag Code says, flag vs. flag-inspired design, and how to wear red, white and blue respectfully.

3 min read