Golf Tips
Sizing help, team-order tips and gear ideas for golf, bowling, billiards, pickleball and archery — from the Shopwada team.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Golf Swing Basics for Beginners: 5 Simple Steps
Setup, takeaway, backswing, downswing and finish, plus the best beginner drill.
3 min read
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
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
How to Putt Better: 6 Fundamentals and Drills
Setup, speed control, aim, green reading and drills to cut three-putts.
4 min read
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
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
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
How to Play Desert Golf: Shots, Rules and Tips
The shots, rules and heat tips for firm desert golf courses.
3 min read
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
How Does a Golf Handicap Work? Index, Course Handicap, FAQ
Handicap Index, Course Handicap and what common handicap numbers mean.
4 min read
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
What Are the Red Tees in Golf? Who Should Play Them
Forward tees, tee colors and how to pick the right tee box for your game.
2 min read
Golf Etiquette Rules: Tee, Pace, Course Care and Greens
Golf etiquette from the first tee to the green, with PGA tips on pace and course care.
2 min read
How to Keep Score in Golf: A Simple Beginner Guide
Par, birdies and bogeys, a scorecard example, match play and handicaps explained.
3 min read
What Is a Scramble in Golf? Rules, Scoring and Tips
How a golf scramble works, the placement rules, scramble vs best ball and tips for your team.
4 min read