With a full time day job, a full MBA school schedule and a wife and son at home, it's hard for me to get to the driving range during the week. If I get one range session per week, then I'm actually doing well. My weekends are really the only time I am able to play 18 holes because of my busy workweek. It's no wonder I can't seem to get over that hump and break 80 as I have set out to do. If I ever want to get better at the game of golf then I will need to practice more, period. This is all … [Read more...]
Golf Product Review: Tee Claw
If you're lucky enough to have a local driving range that allows you to hit off real grass, then I envy you. But if you're like most golfers, it's likely you're forced to hit off beaten down mats with flimsy, plastic tees sticking out to hit driver from. There's a new product on the market that's really taking the driving range experience to the next level. The Tee Claw is a revolutionary concept that allows you to ditch the two inch plastic tee sticking up from the hitting mat and use the … [Read more...]
Range To Go is a Portable Driving Range I Can Get Used To
Wednesday and Thursday of this past week it rained 4 ½ inches at my house. Look, San Antonio needs the rain; it’s great for the golf courses. Problem is, I was off those two days from work and had big plans to play some golf. I think you’re going to like what I chose to do instead. I busted out my Range to Go and set up a sheet in the garage and hit some 6-irons into the sheet off the fair way lie. You see, the Range to Go is a pretty cool portable driving range that has three different … [Read more...]
CarveOn Custom Leather Scorecard Holder Adds Much Needed Class to My Golf Game
I spend most of my time on the golf course riding in a golf cart. Whether I'm driving the golf cart and keeping score for the group or riding shotgun while someone else drives, I always keep my own personal scorecard to track stats throughout the round. Things like number of putts, fairways hit and GIR’s are important to me so I can figure out my golf improvement opportunities. I normally just keep the extra scorecard in my back pocket or in the cubby on my side of the golf cart and fill it … [Read more...]
Sunfish Sales Impresses With High Quality Wool Headcovers
For about three years now, I’ve been rolling with an Oscar the Grouch headcover for my driver. Yes, that’s right; Oscar the Grouch. It’s an inside joke between my wife and I, but she bought it for me a few years ago and I’ve been using it ever since. (You can make fun of me now. It’s okay.) For the last few months though, I’ve been looking at adding a little class to my golf bag and incorporating a set of knitted headcovers to swap out Oscar, along with the stock Ping i15 3-wood and hybrid … [Read more...]
Buying the Best Golf Rangefinder: The Ultimate Guide
Have you been searching the marketplace for the best golf rangefinder only to find your head spinning with the number of choices available? Well fear not my fellow golf nuts! We're here to provide you with the most complete buyers guide to finding the best golf rangefinder to fit your game and you'll be well on your way to playing better golf with your new rangefinder in tow. Golf rangefinders have come a long way over the years in helping golfers excel at their game. Whether you carry a … [Read more...]
What Winner’s Play: Russell Henley’s Golf Gear at The Honda Classic
Do you want to play the golf equipment of winners? Check out what's inside the golf bags of PGA Tour winners in our weekly What Winners Play feature. What golf clubs do you play? Let us know on Twitter @Front9Back or Google+. (Side note - some of the links below are affiliate links.) Nike Golf is probably smiling today. In fact, I'm surprised they haven't released a commercial yet showing the fact two of the players in the four-man playoff at The Honda Classic yesterday were head-to-toe … [Read more...]
Top 10 Reasons for Getting Custom Fit
Despite its rise in popularity, there are still those with reservations when it comes to Dynamic or Custom fitting. If you're still unsure about it, here's a run-through the top 10 reasons for getting with the crowd: Don't Spoil Technique! Regular practice using ill-fitting equipment can cause bad habits which are difficult to undo! A club customized to your size, shape and swing will ensure your developing technique isn't compromised! Ergonomic handling. Why risk injury on an improper … [Read more...]
Mobitee Mobile Golf Assistant Review
Over the last decade, mobile GPS units on the golf course have become pretty popular. I was never one to use a GPS unit, I always preferred to use a rangefinder. Even if I played a course with GPS on the cart I would typically get my yardage from the rangefinder. Over the last five years though, ever since the first iPhone came out, there has been no shortage of apps designed to use your phone as the actual GPS unit. All you would have to do is download the app and pick what golf course … [Read more...]
Who Needs $100 an Hour Golf Instructors?
Are you tired of spending $60 or $70 or even $100 an hour on golf instructors? Well help is now avaiable. A new IPhone app recently released says it can help you with a better golf swing. Developed by ASC Softwear with the help of PGA golf pro Duncan Kegg, the app will only set you back $2.99. The app uses the IPhones' accelerometer and you hold the phone just like you would a golf club and you get feedback at every angle. If your angles are right, then you will hear a series of … [Read more...]