King of the Fairway and the $1,000,000 Grand Prize

Tyler Pringle — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:00:09 +0000

A first of its kind tournament for non-pro golfers is coming to a course near you. King of the Fairway, a nation-wide tournament for amateur golfers, is offering a winner-take-all cash prize of $1,000,000. The tournament consists of three rounds and begins in September, but golfers can currently register on a first come, first serve

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The Best Golf Memes

Tyler Pringle — Wed, 08 May 2013 14:00:43 +0000

Golf: a game in which a player using special clubs attempts to sink a ball with as few strokes as possible into each of the successive holes on a course. Meme: an idea, behavior, style, or usage that spreads from person to person within a culture. Golf Memes: easily translating those moments on the course to which

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Grip the Club Correctly

Matt Keller — Fri, 03 May 2013 14:00:33 +0000

The grip is often one of the most important and overlooked fundamentals, and the only connection you have with the golf club, which makes it one of the most influential pieces of the golf swing. Gripping the club correctly promotes the proper movements of the swing, while gripping the club incorrectly leads to many problems

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Golf Fitness Can Enhance Your Game

Matt Keller — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:00:50 +0000

Golf fitness determines your potential. For many years, professional players perpetuated the myth that golfers were not athletes. Only a few players, such as Gary Player, considered fitness an essential ingredient to their success on the golf course. However, by the 1980′s, players such as Greg Norman developed a new athletic standard in golf. The

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The Most Important Aspect to a Solid Short Game

Tyler Pringle — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:00:08 +0000

Good players see things that average players don’t. For instance, they don’t just read the slope of the green, but how that slope fits into the overall lay of the land. Many of these very subtle nuances to the game take years of experience to recognize. Your average golfer grabs a club, stands over the

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3 Lessons from Angel Cabrera and Losing The Masters

Tyler Pringle — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 21:57:57 +0000

1. You can’t overestimate the importance of grit Angel Carbrera might not have a perfect golf swing, but he knows how to win. Growing up in Cordoba, Argentina, he dropped out of school at age 10 to become a caddie, and participated in street fights to help put money in his pocket. At the end

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National Golf Day 2013

Tyler Pringle — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:00:49 +0000

Today is National Golf Day and American Golf is proud to be a part of an industry that supports millions of families across the country and provides opportunities for individuals from all walks of life. Our friends over at We Are Golf have put together some great research analyzing the impact of the game in the

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7 Things Every Golf Bag Should Have

Tyler Pringle — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 14:00:38 +0000

Most golf bags contain the same things – a glove, some tees, a couple sleeves of balls, a divot tool, and a few ball markers. Scattered among the pockets, you might find a few random items like old receipts and a scorecard from 6 years ago. However, there are always a few things that we find ourselves wishing we

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Playing Golf with Arthritis

Matt Keller — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:00:31 +0000

Arthritis affects millions of Americans and is most commonly associated with the elderly.However, arthritis can disrupt the lives of young and old alike. At the age of 39, Phil Mickelson was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis. There were days he could barely get out of bed. Psoriatic arthritis can attack suddenly and cause significant pain. Over time,

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Mastering the Masters Tournament Infographic

Tyler Pringle — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 21:16:13 +0000

Learn something new about your favorite tournament and be sure to check out our full breakdown of Augusta National and the 2013 Masters Tournament. Mastering The Masters Tournament From 1934-1938 the Masters Tournament was known as: “Augusta National Invitational”. Dwight Eisenhower is the only U.S. president to have been a club member. The Masters was the first

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