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Newsletter
TSG #016
The pros take divots. But should amateurs do the same, and if so, how?
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Golf Term
Away
"You're away" is golf slang which means you are the furthest from the hole and it is your turn to play.
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Newsletter
TSG #015
Is golf worth the hype? To the beginner, the skeptic, and the hater, here are my favorite parts about this game.
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Golf Term
Birdie
A birdie in golf is a golf term to describe a score made on a golf hole where the golfer takes one stroke less than the designated par for the hole.
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Golf Term
Approach Shot
An approach shot describes the shot a golfer hits into the green.
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Golf Term
Apron
The "apron" of a golf course describes the closely mown area surrounding the green, generally cut shorter than the fairway.
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Golf Term
Anchoring
This term is usually about longer putters that "anchor" against the body for stability, which is not legal in professional golf anymore.
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Do you go straight to the golf course? Go to driving range? Buy lessons? This posts explores the best ways to get started in golf.
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Golf Term
Bunker
The "bunker", otherwise known as the "sand trap" is typically found around the green. Typically, you'll hit bunker shots with a sand wedge or lob wedge.
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Golf Term
Alignment
A golfer's alignment describes how their feet, hips, shoulders, and club face are aimed relative to the target.