Golf Ball Construction 101

The golf ball has evolved considerably over several hundred years from its early use in Holland and Scotland. Centuries ago the ‘featherie’ was designed, a leather pouch stuffed with wet goose feathers. As it dried, the feathers expanded and the leather shrunk, forming a very hard semi-elastic ball that could go quite a distance by [...]

How Can I Improve My Swing?

Most golfers are always on the lookout for ways to enhance and increase their enjoyment by improving their performance in the game. It can be tempting to lay the blame of poor performance on environmental issues, like having a bad day, not getting a good nights sleep, or lousy weather. Ultimately, in the game of [...]

Basic Golf Etiquette

Golf is a fun, but dignified game of rules and manners, and it’s important that you know the basics before you play for the first time. Whether you are playing alone, in a twosome, or a foursome, you have to wait your turn. Stay aware of the group in front of you and wait until [...]

The Old Course At St Andrews

The Old Course is located in St Andrews in Fife, on the East Coast of Scotland. The exact date when golf was first played on the grounds of the Old Course is unknown but it is certainly one of the oldest golf courses in the world, and may be the oldest golf course in Scotland. [...]

Where Did Golf Originate?

If you’re like most golfers you probably have heard that golf originated in Scotland. In fact it is most accepted that golf originated in the 12th century invented by bored shepherds. They would knock stones into rabbit holes. As a matter of fact, St Andrews one of the most famous and prestigious Golf Clubs sits [...]