Golfsquatch is a website to help beginner golfers and mid-to-high handicappers learn everything about the game of golf: the swing, rules, how to evaluate clubs, which balls to use, ideal clothes to wear while playing, tips for playing better, playing on a budget, FAQs, and even some course reviews – we try to cover it all because we love it. We hope you find it helpful.
Opening Ceremonies at the World Amateur Team Championships
If you’re like us, you love the game. Learn more about Golfsquatch and why we created this site. For men and women around the world that love to play too and are constantly learning to get better at the game.
Our site is great for those who want to learn the game, get better and score lower or purchase gear.
Tips for Playing
Information is power and that’s why we want you to master your skills in the shortest time possible.
The good news is that we offer golf tips for free so you can stay updated anytime anyplace. Our information is gathered from our own personal experiences, our online research, and information shared from other great resources.
Stick around and you’ll learn a lot about
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The Swing Basics
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Expert Advice: Golf Tips
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Videos
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Grip
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How To Play
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Practicing
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The Mental Game
Your Clubs
We’ll show you how to select the best set of clubs for your game. Why is this important? Because golf clubs are expensive and using the most important tool for the game is critical to having good scores we try to give you all the information you need to make good purchasing decisions.
Every player is allowed to carry 14 clubs in their golf bags. Here are the 5 types of clubs
Most golfers new to the game want to purchase new clubs, but used clubs can be just as good and cost you less as you are learning the game.
Golf Balls
Did you know that a speeding golf ball can move as fast as 160 miles per hour?
Why is this fact important? Because speed plays a critical role during practice sessions and actual games. In our posts, we teach you the best criteria for selecting balls for where your game is today.
Below are links to some useful topics on the subject.
Apparel
Can I wear jeans to a tournament? No you can’t because it’s overly casual. Golfsquatch’s golf apparel page is dedicated to helping you understand the right dress code when playing in any kind of weather.
Since the clothes you wear on the course can impact performance, here’s what you should know.
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Dress Codes
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Men’s Apparel
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Women’s Apparel
Equipment
Thanks to advances in technology, your watch can turn into a virtual guide on the course, you can find out how far to hit the ball on a certain hole, and practice at home more effectively.
You can track your performance with better accuracy thanks to the latest laser rangefinders and upload data online. Our aim is to keep players updated on advances in golf technology.
Before you make that purchase of new technology, make sure you check out these topics.
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Push Carts
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Laser Range Finder
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GPS
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Simulators
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Swing Analyzers
Courses
Whether you are going to a course within driving distance or doing some traveling, its great because practicing on different courses makes you a better player.
To help find variety in the courses you play, we’ve listed all the top-notch courses nationwide (in the US) equipped with the best facilities.
We plan to start adding more courses in the UK, mainland Europe, Australia, South Africa, Japan and South Korea. the game of golf is worldwide.
This way, you can pick conference facilities or vacation spots around ideal courses.
Our Blog
What do you do when stuck in traffic or waiting for your meal at a restaurant? You can spend those five minutes checking out the latest reviews, playing tips, and so much more on the Golfsquatch blog. Our blog gets updated with content that’s relevant and original for aspiring and seasoned players.
Get some useful tips below
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Buying Guides & Club Reviews
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Course Reviews
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DIY (Do it Yourself) Golf
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Golf Vacations
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Top Exercises
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Play on a Budget
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Much More!
Course FAQ
When you’re acquiring a new skill, you need someone who has the knowledge and experience to learn from. Our team is made up of experienced players at all levels who are ready to help you learn the game.
Do you have a question that falls in the list below?
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Playing on the Course
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Caring for the Course
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The History
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Understanding the Rules
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How to Get a Handicap in Golf
Keeping Score
This is for those of you who are learning how to play this prestigious game. We’ve come up with simple content to help you learn the rules. You can also post questions because we’re always ready to help you learn how to play this great game.
Do you need in the following areas.
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Keeping Score
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Prepping Before Your Round
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Reading a Score Card
Events & Tournaments (NEW)
We are trying something new this year and going to be listing off some tournaments and events we are participating in, running or like. We hope to make connections of amateur golfers around the world and will list their information here for free.
Tournaments
Right now we host a tournament at Chambers Bay – The Chambers Cup
Here are other tournaments of friends and associates. If you’d like to add your tournament, you can make a request on Instagram (golf_squatch) or Twitter (@thegolfsquatch).
Apps
If you want to work on your mental game, we found an app we think you’ll find helpful – Imagine Golf – give it a try.
Events
Nothing to report at the moment.