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Monday, March 22, 2010

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These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Golf Formats and Golf Bets
Need to know the definition of a golf tournament format or a golf bet or betting game? Check Golf Tournament Formats and Golf Bets section of the About.com Golf Glossary.
Choosing the Right Shaft Flex
What is the role of shaft flex in a golf club and golf swing? Understanding shaft flex can help improve your game.
Proper Lead-Hand Grip
What is the proper way to play your lead hand (top hand) on the handle of the golf club? This article gives step-by-step instruction for the proper lead-hand grip.
Glossary of Golf Terms
The golf glossary from the About Golf Guide has the definitions of those hard-to-understand golf terms.
Golf Handicap Calculator - Free Golf Handicap Calculator
Calculate your handicap index with the About Golf Guide's free golf handicap calculator.
Golf Rules
Browse through the Official Rules of Golf on About.com, or click to a specific rule to decipher a rules quandary.
Golf Club Distances - Golf Club Distance
What are the typical golf club distances? From the Beginners FAQ, the About Golf Guide examines that question.
Meet the Wedges
Beginning golfers sometimes aren't sure which golf clubs do what, or why. Here, the About.com Golf Guides tries to help beginners understand wedges, including sand wedges, gap wedges and lob wedges.
Proper Golf Setup
Learn how to make the proper golf setup with this step by step that includes alignment, ball position, feet and hand position, posture, balance and more.
Free Online Golf Games
Looking for some free online golf games? Here are a few suggestions for the best free online golf games out there on the Web.
The Masters - Past Champions
Find out which golfers have won The Masters since the golf major's inception in 1934.
Free Golf Tips
Does your golf game need a little help? Check out these free golf tips.
Golf Beginners FAQ
The Golf for Beginners FAQ helps those interested in becoming golfers answer questions that are sure to come up.
Golf Tips - Drivers and Irons
Need help with your driver or iron play? Check out these free tips for the full swing to find help with drivers and irons.
Golf Irons - Reviews / News
Looking for reviews or news about golf irons? Check the Golf Irons page from the About.com Golf Guide for the latest info.
Masters Tickets
So you want tickets to The Masters? You'll need a lot of luck and a lot of cash to get those Masters tickets.
Scramble
A scramble is a type of golf tournament that is commonly used for club tournaments, charity outings and so on. Here's an overview of how the format works.
Meet the Irons
Beginning golfers sometimes aren't sure which golf clubs do what, or why. Here, the About.com Golf Guides tries to help beginners understand irons, from the 3-iron to the pitching wedge.
Golf Drivers - Reviews / News
Looking for reviews or news about golf drivers? Check the Golf Drivers page from the About.com Golf Guide for the latest info.
Golf Handicap FAQ
This Golf Handicap FAQ answers frequently asked questions about golf handicaps.
Golf Instruction Videos
Need help with your game? Check out these free golf instruction video clips from About.com.
Most Common Ways to Grip Club
There are many ways to hold the handle of the golf club, but three of those ways are used almost exclusively: the Vardon Overlap, the Interlocking, and the Ten Finger grips. Here's a look at those three types of grips, plus some info on the proper pressure to apply when holding the golf club.
Steel vs. Graphite
What's best for your golf game - steel shafts or graphite shafts? Your Golf Guide looks at the pros and cons of each type of shaft.
Fixing a Slice
Get these free tips for diagnosing the cause of your slice on the golf course, and fixing the problems so you can stop slicing.
Golf Handicap FAQ: How is H...
From the Golf Handicap FAQ, the About Golf Guide answers the question, "How is Handicap Index calculated?"
Golf Tips - Wedges
Shape up your play with wedges with these free tips on chipping, pitching and sand shots.
How to Regrip Golf Clubs
Interested in learning how to regrip golf clubs on your own? A multiple winner of the European Clubfitter of the Year award demonstrates how to change your golf club grips.
Beginners: Meet the Golf Clubs
Beginning golfers sometimes aren't sure which golf clubs do what, or why. Here, the About.com Golf Guides tries to help beginners understand the different types of golf clubs and their uses.
Golf Putting Tips
Need help with your putting? Check out this collection of free golf tips that focus on putting.
Golf Course Pictures
Looking for golf course pictures? Find photo galleries of great golf courses from the About.com Golf Guide.
Golf Balls - Reviews / News
Looking for reviews or news about golf balls? Check the Golf Balls page from the About.com Golf Guide for the latest info.
Keys to Hitting a 460cc Driver
Are there things you should be doing to get the most out of your oversized driver? Kevin Downey offers these four keys to hitting a 460cc driver.
Birdie
A definition of the golf term "birdie" from the About Golf Glossary.
Golf Tournament Formats
What are the most popular golf tournament formats, and what are their rules? The About.com Golf Guide goes over 10 of the top tourney formats.
Proper Trailing-Hand Grip
Identify the sections of the fingers on your trailing hand.
Balance, Rhythm in Golf Swing
See what good balance and rhythm looks like in the golf swing, and learn how to do it yourself.
Meet the Woods
Beginning golfers sometimes aren't sure which golf clubs do what, or why. Here, the About.com Golf Guides tries to help beginners understand woods - drivers and fairway woods.
Golf Rules FAQ
This Golf Rules FAQ answers frequently asked questions about the Rules of Golf.
Golf Shafts FAQ
Check out these frequently asked questions about golf shafts. Better yet, check out their answers!
Golf Betting Games / Side Bets
What are the most popular golf betting games and side bets? And how are they played? Find out from the About.com Golf Guide.
How to Choose a New Shaft
Master clubmaker Dennis Mack provides a step-by-step primer on choosing a new or replacement shaft for your golf clubs.
Golf Etiquette
Brush up on golf etiquette to help keep the game enjoyable.
Golf Beginners Guide
From the Beginners FAQ, the About Golf Guide answers the questions, "How is score kept in golf?"
2007 LPGA Safeway International
Natalie Gulbis - 2007 Safeway International - 3
How to Clean Golf Clubs
Cleaning your golf clubs is an important chore that needs to be performed every so often to help keep your clubs in good shape.
Golf Basics - Tips
Read these free golf tips that focus on the basics, including such fundamentals as alignment, posture and balance.
Lunge with a Twist
Lunge with a Twist is the name of this exercise designed to help golfers increase their swing speed, and thereby their yardage.
Paula Creamer - Out and About
Paula Creamer - Nicole Vaidisova
The Masters Golf Tournament
The Masters golf tournament is one of golf's four majors, and here you can find tournament history, records and more.
Golf Handicaps - An Overview
Get an overview of the USGA Handicap System and how golf handicaps help the game of golf.
7-8-9 Method for Pitch Shots
Instructor Mel Sole explains the 7-8-9 Method, a formula for success in achieving consistency on pitch shots.
Golf Course Handicap Calculator
Figure your course handicap using this free course handicap calculator from the About Golf Guide.
Marking the Scorecard
If you're a beginner, you might be unsure of some of the different ways to mark the golf scorecard. Here's a rundown of 10 of the most common methods for marking the scorecard.
Golf Slang
This glossary of golf slang terms is part of the About.com Golf Glossary and provides the definitions you need.
Golf FAQ: What is Slope Rat...
From the Golf FAQ, the About Golf Guide answers the question, "What is slope rating?"
Introduction to Stableford
Are you unsure of how a Stableford Competition or Modified Stableford Competition is played? This introductions to Stableford from the About.com Golf Guide should help.
Mulligan
Find the definition of the golf term "mulligan" from the About.com Golf Guide.
Golf Rules FAQ: What's the ...
From the Golf Rules FAQ, the About Golf Guide answers the question, "How many clubs are allowed to be carried in competition?"
Understanding Swingweight
What is swingweight in a golf club, and is it something every golfer needs to be concerned with? The About.com Golf Guide examines swingweight.
Famous Golfers - Men
Learn more about some of the most famous male golfers from throughout the history of golf.
Meet the Utility/Hybrid Clubs
Beginning golfers sometimes aren't sure which golf clubs do what, or why. Here, the About.com Golf Guides tries to help beginners understand utility clubs and hybrids.
Golfer Pictures
Looking for photos of pro golfers? Check out these golfers pictures from the About.com Golf Guide.
PGA Tour Records
Find out who holds the most important PGA Tour records with this run through the tour recordbook.
Golf Equipment Reviews / News
Find the latest golf equipment reviews and golf equipment news from the About.com Golf Guide.
Golf Glamour Shots
Check out these photo galleries of sexy golf glamour shots, depicting popular golfers posing for photo shoots and dressed up to attend functions.
Golf Jokes
Need a good laugh? Check out this collection of golf jokes from About.com. You can even add your own favorites.
Bounce
A definition of the golf term "bounce" from the About Golf Glossary.
Origin of Word "Golf"
From the Golf History FAQ, the About Golf Guide answers the question, "What is the origin of the word golf?"
Elin Nordgren's Twin Sister
Elin Nordegren and her twin sister in the gallery of a golf tournament in 2003.
Before You Buy First Clubs
What factors should you consider before buying your first set of golf clubs? The About.com Golf Guide has some suggestions.
Sand Shots - Three Keys to Successful Sand Play
Golf instructor Marty Fleckman discusses the three keys to successful play from greenside bunkers.
6-8-10 Chipping Method
Need a little help with your chipping around greens? The 6-8-10 Method is a formula for success from instructor Mel Sole.
Ten Basic Rules & Etiquette
Playing your first round of golf can be intimidating. Will you know how to act on a golf course? Will you be unsure of yourself and the rules? Here's a quick primer - 10 basics of rules of etiquette - that will make your first round of golf go easier.
Hitting Down - Short Game
Instructor Clive Scarff explains how chipping and pitching are made more difficult by golfers who try to hit up rather than hitting down.
Paula Creamer Pictures
Check out these photo galleries full of LPGA Tour golfer Paula Creamer pictures.
Hitting Down on the Ball
If you want a golf ball to go up, your golf swing must hit down on the ball. Hitting down on the ball with irons makes it go up, and a veteran teaching professional explains why.
British Open Winners
Look at the list of winners through the years, going back to 1860, of the British Open Golf Championship.
Definition: Best Ball
A definition of the golf term "best ball" from the About.com Golf Glossary.
Rules of Golf - Rules 26
Rule 26 from the Official Rules of Golf, courtesy of the United States Golf Association.
Get Fit for Golf Clubs
A custom clubfitting should be on your list of things to do if you are considering buying new golf clubs.
Drills - Balance and Rhythm
Check out these drills that can help you develop good balance and rhythm in your golf swing.
How to Install a New Shaft
Master clubmaker Dennis Mack describes the steps involved in installing a new shaft in this article on the About.com Golf Guide.
Ball Flight Tip Sheets
Why does your golf ball slice? Why are you hitting hooks? Here are some quick tips on various ball flights that help explain why the ball flies the way it does.
Golf FAQ
From the Golf FAQ, the About Golf Guide looks at how the USGA determines course rating and slope rating.
Women's Golf Clubs
Looking for information about women's golf clubs? This section of the About.com Golf Guide provides the latest news and reviews.
Buying Junior Golf Clubs
What should you look for in a set of golf clubs for your child? Frank Mantua, a top junior instructor and author, provides some suggestions in this guide for parents.
Golf Movies
Take a look at the About Golf Guide's picks for the five best movies about golf ever made.
Tiger Woods Masters Wins
Here is a look at each of the Tiger Woods Masters wins, beginning with the 1997 Masters and continuing to the most recent.
Natalie Gulbis at the 2007 Safeway International
Natalie Gulbis - 2007 Safeway International - 2
PGA Tour Career Wins
Who has the most career wins on the PGA Tour? Here's a list of all players who have 16 or more career wins on the PGA Tour.
Golf Warmup Stretches
Use these shoulder and chest stretches as part of your golf warmup routine.
Golf Clubs - Length
Is there a standard length for golf clubs? Find out with this FAQ.
Model Looks
Elin Nordegren was a model before she met Tiger Woods.
Woods and Hybrids
Looking for reviews or news about fairway woods or utility clubs? Check the Fairway Woods - Utility Clubs page from the About.com Golf Guide for the latest info.
Definition: Four Ball
A definition of the golf term "four ball" from the About.com Golf Glossary.
Fixing a Hook
Get these free tips for diagnosing the cause of your hook on the golf course, and fixing the problems so you can stop hooking the ball.
What is Torque?
The torque measurement of a golf shaft is often imprinted on the shaft, and is sometimes a consideration in choosing a shaft. But what is torque, and how important is it?
Transitions Championship
Learn more about the PGA Tour Transitions Championship golf tournament, including dates, tournament records and past champions.
What's In Your Bag?
Which golf clubs should you carry in your bag? That depends on your skill level.
Scratch Golfer
A definition of the golf term "scratch golfer" from the About Golf Glossary.
Eagle
A definition of the golf term "eagle" from the About Golf Glossary.
Masters Quizzes - Records, Bests and Firsts
Test your knowledge of the history of The Masters with this quiz, which focuses on tournament records, plus bests and firsts.
Common Golf Injuries
What are the most common injuries suffered by golfers? This list runs down 10 of them, and you can find out more about them - such as symptoms and possible treatments - by clicking through.
Rules of Golf - Rule 1
Rule 1 from the Official Rules of Golf, courtesy of the United States Golf Association.
Definition: Bingo Bango Bongo
A definition of the golf term "Bingo Bango Bongo" from the About.com Golf Glossary.
Skins (Skins Games)
A definition of the golf terms "skins" or "skins game" from the About Golf Glossary.
Equipment - 1-27-10
The TaylorMade R9 SuperTri Driver leads off this roundup and gallery of new golf equipment coming to market in early 2010.
Natalie Gulbis Calendar
Natalie Gulbis - Calendar 1
Golf Handicap FAQ: What is ...
From the Golf Handicap FAQ, the About Golf Guide explains Equitable Stroke Control.
Swoosh
Elin Nordegren sports the Nike swoosh.
Rules of Golf - Rule 27: Ba...
Rule 27 from the Official Rules of Golf, courtesy of the United States Golf Association.
Golf Demo Days Locator
Looking for a golf demo days event in your area? You can search manufacturers' demo days schedules from this article by the About Golf Guide.
Golf for Beginners
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U.S. Open Champions
View a list of past champions, going back to 1895, of the U.S. Open golf championship.
Camilo Villegas at the 2008 Tour Championship
Camilo Villegas - 2008 Tour Championship 4
Golf Flexibility
As part of our Offseason Golf Fitness Program, here are some golf flexibility stretches that can help your game.
Famous Women Golfers
Learn more about the best female golfers ever with this profiles of famous women linksters.
Cast Irons vs. Forged Irons
How do cast irons and forged irons compare? Find out with this FAQ.
Definition: Calcutta
A definition of the golf wagering format known as "Calcutta" from the About.com Golf Glossary.
Gala Gown
Elin Nordegren wears a fancy gown at the 2004 Ryder Cup Gala Dinner.
Mishit Tip Sheets
Get some quick tips for diagnosing and correcting top shots in golf.
Definition: Texas Scramble
A definition of the golf term "Texas Scramble" from the About.com Golf Glossary.
New Equipment - 03-01-10
The TaylorMade Burner SuperLaunch Irons are featured in this gallery and roundup up new golf equipment.
DIY Putter Fitting
If you have the do-it-yourself spirit, but also need a new putter and aren't sure what shaft length to request, here's a self-serve version of putter fitting that might help.
Michelle Wie Pictures
Looking for Michelle Wie pictures? Look no farther - check out these Michelle Wie photo galleries from the About.com Golf Guide.
Develop a Good Putting Stroke
Here is a simple drill for the practice green - or your living room - that can help a golfer develop a better putting stroke.
Conventional Putting Fleckman
This article demonstrates - in photos and text - the conventional putting technique of former PGA Tour winner and current top golf instructor Marty Fleckman.
What is MOI?
What is moment of inertia? Find out more about MOI in this FAQ.
Ponytail
Elin Nordegren sports a ponytail in this image.
Explaining the Callaway Scoring System
A definition of the golf term 'Callaway Systm' (or 'Callaway Scoring System') from the About.com Golf Glossary.
Definition: Greensomes
A definition of the golf term "greensomes" from the About.com Golf Glossary.
Divot
A definition of the golf term "divot" from the About Golf Glossary.
Golf Clubs FAQ
Check out this FAQ about golf clubs to find out more information about the technical side of the game.
NabiscoWorld "Golf Course"
Learn more about the free "Golf Course" game offered by NabiscoWorld / Candystand in this review from the About.com Golf Guide.
Non-Conforming Drivers
Check out the list of non-conforming drivers to see if your big stick is legal.
Bogey
A definition of the golf term "bogey" from the About Golf Glossary.
Match Play Rules
Match play is a very different game of golf from stroke play. How do the rules differ? Find out in this primer.
Golf Exercises
Golfers can benefit from workouts, and benefit the most from golf exercises - those that are geared specifically to muscles used in the golf swing.
Augusta National Golf Club Pictures
Check out these photos of Augusta National Golf Club from the About.com Golf Guide Golf Course Gallery.
Handicap Row on Scorecard
What do the seemingly random numbers that appear on the "handicap" line of golf scorecards mean? This FAQ from the About.com Golf Guide provides the answer.
Masters - Green Jacket
The winner of The Masters is presented with a Green Jacket. But why? How did the tradition of the Green Jacket get started?
Definition: Foursomes
A definition of the golf term "foursomes" from the About.com Golf Glossary.
Definition: Ambrose
A definition of the golf term "Ambrose competition" from the About.com Golf Glossary.
Golf Beginners FAQ: Do I Ne...
From the Beginners FAQ, the About Golf Guide answers the question, "Do I need to wear a glove?"
Rules of Golf at a Glance
Here is an introduction to the Rules of Golf that can give beginners in the game a quick glance and the key elements of the rules.
Golf Handicap FAQ: How Do I...
From the Golf Handicap FAQ, the About Golf Guide answers the question, "How do I establish a handicap"?
The Masters FAQ
Are you looking for answers to your questions about The Masters and Augusta National Golf Club? Check out our FAQ on The Masters.
Golf Putters - Reviews / News
Looking for reviews or news about golf putters? Check the Golf Putters page from the About.com Golf Guide for the latest info.
Masters Quizzes - 1960 to Present
Test your knowledge of the history of The Masters with this quiz, which focuses on the tournament from 1960 to the present.
The Hitman Drill
Here is a drill called The Hitman Drill for golfers looking to feel the right hip action in the golf swing.
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