Comprehensive list of all golf-related posts published by Coachingkidz.com.
A blasphemous phrase that should only be uttered under the worst of circumstances in golf – shank. The mere mention of the word can strike fear in the hearts of even the most seasoned golfers. So, what is a shank in golf? A shank in golf occurs when the ball doesn’t make contact with the … Read more
Golfers who have played in some tournaments or gone to a higher-end course to play may have encountered the option to use a forecaddie. Your local municipal course won’t prepare you for what this entails. So, what is a forecaddie in golf? A forecaddie is someone who walks the course ahead of the group to … Read more
An unplayable lie – three words no golfer in a competitive round wants to hear. Yet, you see PGA Tour Professionals have to take them almost every week on tour. So, what is an unplayable lie in golf? An unplayable lie is a penalty golfers take in the event that they are unable to play … Read more
People who are acclimated with golf will tell you that par is supposed to be based on the average number of strokes to complete a hole. Those same people will tell you from observing other players that most weekend warrior golfers do not make par on every hole they play. So, what is an average … Read more
Golf is a game filled with a lot of terminologies. Occasionally, you’ll hear a course referred to as an executive course. This isn’t extremely common and many golfers may have never played one. So, what is an executive course? An executive golf course is a shorter course, consisting of par 3 and par 4 holes, … Read more
The game of golf contains many rules by which players must abide. One major rule of the game dictates how many clubs a player can put in their bag per round, which is 14. So, how do golfers know which clubs to use on the course? Golfers choose which club they’re going to use on … Read more
There are many different types of shots that golfers need to use around the course. Two important shots to know are the pitch and chip shots. These shots are similar enough to often be mixed up. So, how does chipping and pitching compare? Pitch shots generally occur farther away from the green than chip shots. … Read more
There are a lot of terminologies to learn when it comes to the game of golf. While there are a lot of terms you can get away with not knowing, “face angle” is one that you should have a good understanding of. So, what is face angle in golf? Face angle measures the face of … Read more
Hitting a golf ball purely and accurately on a consistent basis is probably one of the toughest things to do in sports. There are so many factors that can alter or ruin your shots, and one of these is the “lie angle” of your club. So, what is lie angle in golf? Lie angle refers … Read more
Golf is a game that has plenty of ups and downs and is oftentimes as much mental as it is physical. However, players who struggle with their game have inevitably received a suggestion to adjust their grip, as it might have been too strong. So, what is a strong grip in golf? A strong grip … Read more