Volumes have been written about how to cure a slice, the bane of every duffer’s existence. It turns out that squaring up the clubface at impact is not as easy as it looks. According to Golf Digest, “There’s a good reason why people who slice the ball want to fix it, because on the road […]
Take a stroll down the range at a pro tour event and notice how good the players look at setup: Spine tilted forward from the hips, knees slightly flexed, body square to the target line. They didn’t get this way by accident. They’ve worked at it, honed it and baked it into their pre-shot routine. […]
Formerly the province of futurists, AI (artificial intelligence) is now an everyday reality. Not only are robots among us, in many ways they’ve already taken over. Despite the cautionary tales of science fiction, it’s not the end of the world, merely the beginning of a new one. What is AI? Intelligence demonstrated by machines, as […]
It’s often been said that the only thing a golfer can’t overcome is distance. You can sharpen your short game, improve your putting stroke and hone your course management skills, but these steps can only take you so far. A golfer who can drive the ball a good distance and hit shorter clubs into greens […]
It’s a common refrain: “Can changing my golf ball lead to lower scores? If you do your homework, the short answer is yes. According to GOLF Magazine, the golf ball is the only piece of equipment in your bag—save for your grips—that sees action on every shot you take. In a world where golfers are […]
Two exclusive golf packages are available at TPC Danzante Bay, home to a brilliant Rees Jones-designed course that takes players through dunes, valleys, arroyos, and foothills, with stunning views of Loreto Bay National Marine Park from start to finish. With Villa del Palmar at the Islands of Loreto as a lodging partner, a pair of […]
As a game, golf is a great equalizer. There’s the handicap system, which enables players at all ability levels to have a fair match based on stroke allocation. Then there’s the relatively modern invention of staggered tees. Back in the day, there were blue (low handicapper), white (middle handicapper) and red (high handicapper) tees. At […]
While some may think otherwise, learning to play golf is not like learning to ride a bicycle. Golf is a simple game, but it requires technique. The best reason not to teach yourself (or take tips from friends) is that bad habits can be ingrained. They can be hard to get rid of. This is […]
It was Arnold Palmer, an icon in his day, who said it’s important to look the part on the golf course. For him, a stylish yet understated outfit was part of his swagger. Palmer felt it was a mark of respect to the game, the course and one’s fellow players to be a cut above […]
Since its inception, TPC Danzante Bay has been an eco-friendly facility way ahead of the sustainability curve. The club’s mandate to be a custodian of the environment came directly from the top. “Maintaining unspoiled views, crystal clear waters, and a rich environment is a vital piece of who we are,” said Owen Perry, owner and […]
It’s all about the acronym. TPC stands for Tournament Players Club. Licensed by the PGA Tour, the TPC network is a chain of 30 premier resort, daily-fee and private golf facilities. Maintained to the highest standards, each TPC course is an eco-friendly gem built by a renowned architect to test players at all ability levels, […]
In simple terms, a golf handicap is a numerical score that measures a golfer’s playing ability. Handicaps are useful: they level the playing field and allow players of different skill levels to compete fairly against one another. A golf handicap represents the number of strokes a player can take above or below the course’s par […]
