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# Golf tips

Short, practical tips to play sharper, fitter, and with more fun, for every level and every season.

[Fitness & preparation12 May 2026The golf mindset: how to instantly forget a disastrous holeA guide on how golfers build mental resilience and forget bad scores through psychological routines and reset techniques.Read the tip](https://www.zalmgolf.nl/en/tips/fitness/one-shot-at-a-time-mindset-mental-focus)[Technique12 May 2026Sand wedge or 8-iron? The best chip choice for beginnersThis article explains how the physics of the sand wedge often gets in the way of beginners and why a lower ball flight with an 8-iron leads to more consistency and better scores.Read the tip](https://www.zalmgolf.nl/en/tips/technique/sand-wedge-vs-8-iron-best-chip-for-beginners)[General11 May 2026Overcoming course anxiety: how to stay calm on the golf courseTips and strategies for beginning golfers to stay calm and avoid feeling rushed by faster players on the course.Read the tip](https://www.zalmgolf.nl/en/tips/general/overcoming-course-anxiety-tips-for-beginners)[Technique11 May 2026The right golf grip: overlap or interlock explainedA technical explanation of the overlap and interlock grip and how these techniques help the hands work as one unit.Read the tip](https://www.zalmgolf.nl/en/tips/technique/the-grip-check-overlap-versus-interlock)[Technique8 May 2026Hitting from the rough: expectations and strategyAn analysis of the physical challenges of hitting from long grass and how realistic course management prevents higher scores.Read the tip](https://www.zalmgolf.nl/en/tips/technique/playing-from-the-rough-realistic-expectations)[Technique8 May 2026Posture and stance in golf: the impact of small mistakesAn analysis of how small mistakes in your golf posture and stance lead to big technical problems and physical complaints.Read the tip](https://www.zalmgolf.nl/en/tips/technique/golf-posture-and-stance-mistakes-and-consequences)[Equipment8 May 2026Buying second-hand golf clubs: Golfbidder, Marktplaats or Vinted?This article compares the main platforms for used golf equipment based on reliability, price and warranty, including tips for spotting the best deals.Read the tip](https://www.zalmgolf.nl/en/tips/equipment/buying-second-hand-clubs-golfbidder-marktplaats-vinted)[Equipment7 May 2026Custom fitting for beginners: is it worth the investment?An analysis of why a custom-made golf set is essential, even for beginners, to prevent compensation movements and injuries.Read the tip](https://www.zalmgolf.nl/en/tips/equipment/custom-fitting-for-beginners-worth-it-or-not)[Equipment7 May 2026Trolley, electric trolley or caddie: the best choice for youA comparison of the physical and strategic advantages of manual trolleys, electric trolleys and the use of a caddie in golf.Read the tip](https://www.zalmgolf.nl/en/tips/equipment/trolley-electric-trolley-or-caddie-the-best-choice)[Equipment7 May 2026Buying a golf bag: stand bag, cart bag or pencil bag?A comparison of the different types of golf bags and which model best matches your physical needs and playing style.Read the tip](https://www.zalmgolf.nl/en/tips/equipment/choosing-a-golf-bag-stand-cart-pencil)[Equipment6 May 2026Maintaining your equipment: the science of clean groovesAn explanation of the physical function of grooves on golf clubs and why keeping them clean is essential for spin and ball control.Read the tip](https://www.zalmgolf.nl/en/tips/equipment/maintaining-your-equipment-the-science-of-clean-grooves)[General6 May 2026From handicap 54 to 36: an analysis of progression and timeAn analysis of the average time a golfer needs to move from handicap 54 to 36 within the World Handicap System.Read the tip](https://www.zalmgolf.nl/en/tips/general/from-handicap-54-to-36-progression-and-time)

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