If you’re like us, you love the game. Learn more about Golfsquatch and why we created this site. Men and women around the world 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, win more, get better and score lower or purchase gear.
History
It has been around for centuries, with its exact beginnings shrouded in mystery and debate. What we do know is that it originated as a “stick and ball” game in Scotland during the Middle Ages and was first played on St. Andrew’s Links.
The name ‘golf’ derives from the Dutch word for “club,” giving us a glimpse into its long history. The modern version of golf dates back to the early 1800s when Scotsman General Hugh Montgomerie introduced instructions and regulations to officially form the rules of the game. From its humble beginnings as a simple but challenging pastime, it has maintained lasting popularity, going through several transformations along the way.
Today it can be seen as an international phenomenon that continues to be played recreationally by many or competitively by professionals—complete with clothing lines that range from daring to dapper!
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 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.
It is a game that requires patience, concentration, and practice. Here are some tips to help you get started on the green:
Form
Playing golf can be an exercise for both the body and the mind. All too often, however, we forget to consider how our physical form should be considered as part of our game strategy. Specifically, when considering your physique while playing, it’s important to obsess less about looking at the part and focus more on finding a comfortable stance and grip.
While it may seem like a sedate sport requiring precision over power, maintaining a relaxed posture to ensure that you’ll generate enough speed while swinging is paramount. Don’t shortchange yourself by not recognizing the subtle athletic advantages that come with having a body type that suits your game–whether tall or short, thick or slender–and make sure you find ways to get the most out of it so you don’t miss out on those birdies!
Reading The Course
If you want to get better at playing, there’s no better place to look for instruction than Reading the Course. You’ll find lots of useful tips and tricks for strategizing your way around the course. Even if you’re a novice golfer, it’s packed full of game-winning advice so that you can start swinging your way to success.
If you’ve been playing for a while but feel like your game could use some improvement, this guide video is an invaluable resource – helpful hints from pro-Masters will have you dialed in on the driving range in no time! So why not consider Reading the Course and start shooting for your best score?
Playing Different Courses
Many golfers are creatures of habit and can become stagnant in their game if they play the same course over and over again. That’s why it’s so important to mix up the courses you are playing to sharpen your skills!
Playing golf on different terrains keeps you nimble as you learn new shots and strategies that best suit each changing course. Even a short course can challenge all levels of players, so don’t be intimidated by the length. And familiarity with a single course can give players the false security they need to really excel elsewhere, so take advantage of the window of opportunity by getting out there and playing something new!
Develop a Pre-Shot Routine
A pre-shot routine can be such a powerful tool for any golfer, regardless of skill level. It will help to control emotions, reduce distractions and focus on one shot at a time. Not only that, it can be the key to getting a great score! From minor adjustments in alignment to creating a flow with each swing, having an established process helps players stay consistent no matter what course they are playing.
The most important thing is to make sure these routines become so ingrained that you won’t need any extra thought when it’s time to drive your way down the fairway. Otherwise, you’ll have your mind all over the place – something every golfer dreads more than anything. So what are you waiting for? Grab those clubs and Swing into success with a pre-shot routine!
Practicing
Golf is an exciting and challenging sport that combines physical skill with mental acuity. It’s a great way to get outside and spend time in nature, while also enjoying the company of your friends. The game can be played on any type of terrain, from lush green courses to rugged links-style layouts. Different golf clubs are used for different shots, depending on the distance and angle at that you want to hit the ball. With practice and dedication, you can become a highly skilled golfer who enjoys playing at both professional tournaments and local courses alike.
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
Drivers
Golf drivers are really just oversized woods meant to drive the ball a long way. They look a bit like oversized toothpicks, and they can certainly be intimidating to newcomers to the game of golf.
Despite their intimidating design, though, golf drivers can be used to make tremendous drives off the tee and bomb it down the fairway with ease. Even experienced golfers sometimes feel like if they swing hard enough, the golf driver is going to launch them across the course!
Hybrids
Golf hybrids clubs sure come in handy when you’re trying to get out of trouble on the golf course. Not only can they help you achieve great distances while maintaining accuracy, but they can also save you from an awkward lie or a challenging bunker.
What’s more, these versatile clubs are such good multitaskers you might stray away from your usual putter around the green and start rolling it like a hybrid! Get yourself some golf hybrids and hit shots that’ll have your rivals spinning their heads in confusion.
Irons
Golf irons are a type of metal club that can help golfers to finesse the ball onto the green. They come with different levels of loft, which refers to the angle of attack and degree of backspin applied.
If you’re feeling particularly intrepid, you might even try removing one from your pocket protector and swinging at it with your putter hoping for some kind of superpowers to show up! Of course, that doesn’t work… but golf irons definitely do!
Wedges
Golf wedges are clubs specifically designed to help loft the ball up into the air in order to hit further and gain control of the clubface. The sole purpose of a wedge is to increase spin on the ball and make it easier to land the ball on a green with better accuracy. Wedges have sharper angles than irons, which helps give golfers greater control over their swing than they would have with longer clubs such as woods or hybrids.
Within the wedge family, there are several variations from a sand wedge, pitching wedge, lob wedge, and gap wedge. All of these wedges are used to position your shots according to their declared purpose and land them safely for a birdie opportunity!
Putters
Putters are a type of club used in the game of golf for making short and delicate strokes. The head of a putter can be made from different materials such as brass and stainless steel. Putters are designed with more loft than other clubs, allowing the ball to have higher backspin rates, which is important for the accuracy and control needed to sink the shot.
Additionally, putters generally have longer shafts than other clubs to help facilitate an optimal swing path onto the green. Putters come in various styles including center-shafted and heel-shafted designs and multiple weight configurations meant to accommodate different types of players. Ultimately, Putters allow golfers to adjust their strategies quickly depending on how they read each green as they approach their shots.
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.
Golfsquatch Balls
Did you know that a speeding 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.
Golfsquatch Apparel
Can I wear jeans to a tournament? No, you can’t because it’s overly casual. Golfsquatch’s 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.
Golfsquatch Dress Code
Golfsquatch 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.
- Push Carts
- Laser Range Finder
- GPS
- Simulators
Golfsquatch Courses
Whether you are going to a course close to within driving distance or doing some traveling, it’s great to travel, 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 Golfsquatch Blogs
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.
Golfsquatch Blogs
Golfsquatch Products
Do You Have A Question That Falls In The List Below?
- Playing on the Course
- Caring for the Course
- The History
- Understanding the Rules
- How to Get a Handicap
- Keeping Score
- Prepping Before Your Round
- Reading A Scorecard
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 with amateur golfers around the world and will list their information here for free.
Tournaments
Right now we host a live the tournament at Chambers Bay – The Chambers CupHere 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).
The Skagit Valley Classic
The Chambers Bay
Apps
If you want video play or to work on your mental game, we found an app we think you’ll find helpful – Imagine Golf – give it a try.