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Golf Impact Bag Review: Worth the Price?

In this review, I explore whether the Impact Bag is worth your money and offer several drills you can do with it.

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"Feel is not Real" in Golf

In golf, what you are feeling in your swing is rarely what is happening in real life. To know what's real, you need a camera.

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8 Best Strokes Gained Apps for Amateur Golfers

Thanks to improvements in golf technology, amateur golfers can now track strokes gained data with shot trackers and apps. Here's my favorite one.

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The "Stoplight" Strategy in Golf

When you're hitting approach shots into the green, what is the best place to aim? The "stoplight" strategy is a great place to start.

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What is Strokes Gained Around the Green? Explained.

Strokes gained around the green is an objective way to measure a golfer's chipping. In this post, I'll explain how it is calculated and why it matters.

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What is Strokes Gained Off the Tee? Explained.

Strokes gained off the tee is an objective way to measure a golfer's driving ability. In this post, I'll explain how it is calculated and why it matters.

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What is Strokes Gained Approach Shots? Explained

Strokes gained approach is an objective way to measure a golfer's ball-striking ability. In this post, I'll explain how it is calculated and why it matters.

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What is Strokes Gained Putting? Explained.

Strokes gained putting is a golf statistic used by the PGA Tour that provides an objective measure of putting skill across golfers, courses, and tournaments.

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Why bogey putts are easier than par putts

Ever noticed how it's a lot easier to make those bogey putts than the high-pressure par putts? There's data to suggest why, and you might be surprised.

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Orange Whip Trainer: Does it increase driving distance?

In this short review, I'll show you what the Orange Whip Trainer is all about, 3 things it will help you with, and how to use it effectively

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