Golf Galore
Quick References
Welcome to Golf Galore.
Your simple, easy to use, online golf reference guide for beginner, casual, and recreational golfers.
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Getting Started
What is golf?
Equipment needed to play golf
Other useful golf accessories
Basic fees associated with playing golf
Other fees to consider when playing golf
Average cost to play a round of golf
The Golf Course
What is a golf course?
Getting around on the golf course
Proper golf course etiquette
What is a round of golf?
Components of a golf course hole
Understanding a golf hole’s par
The typical range for hole’s par
Understanding tee box colors
Types of fairways on a golf course
Types of roughs on a golf course
Types of bunkers on a golf course
Types of water hazards on a golf course
Types of greens a golf course
Types of pin placements a golf course green
Golf course grasses and their impact on your game
Playing The Game
The common golf game formats
Keeping score for your golf game
Common terms used in golf scoring
Average scores by skill level
Understanding golf handicaps
Various stroke penalties in golf
When to drop a ball in your golf game
Using mulligan during your golf game
Using concessions during your golf game
When to yell fore in golf
The Clubs
The different clubs used in golf
When to use your woods in golf
A breakdown of your iron golf clubs
Understanding your wedge golf clubs
Understanding a golf club’s loft
The lofts and typical use for each golf club
Average distances based on performance level
Ball Selection
Why ball selection is important in golf
Types of golf balls
Some popular golf ball brands and features
Can I swop out balls during a hole?
Hitting the Ball
Parts of the golf swing
Fundamentals of the golf setup process
Understanding the target line in golf
Types of golf grips
Types of rotations in the golf grip
Ball Position during golf setup
Impact of ball flight based on ball position
Types of golf stances
Feet width based on club type
Proper tempo for your golf swing
Types of golf shots
Types of ball flight paths in the golf shot
Things to avoid when hitting your golf ball
Proper weight transfer during a golf shot
Types of golf swing follow throughs
Wind influences on your golf shot
Types of tees for your golf shot
Proper tee heights when teeing off
What is a lie in golf?
Adjust your swing to various lies
What is a divot in golf?
Types of putts to consider
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