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# Golf tips

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

[General5 May 202612 ways to save on your golf yearA practical overview of twelve methods to lower the annual cost of golf through smart choices in equipment and tee times.Read the tip](https://www.zalmgolf.nl/en/tips/general/12-ways-to-save-on-your-golf-year)[Technique5 May 2026Ball position per club: the geometry behind a clean impactAn explanation of the physics behind ball position and why the spot of the ball in your stance changes as the club gets longer.Read the tip](https://www.zalmgolf.nl/en/tips/technique/ball-position-per-club-irons-vs-driver)[Etiquette & rules5 May 2026Rake etiquette: raking bunkers like a proA guide to the correct technique for raking bunkers and the discussion about the best place to leave the rake.Read the tip](https://www.zalmgolf.nl/en/tips/etiquette/rake-etiquette-bunker-care)[General30 April 2026Achieving Handicap 54: the path for beginning golfersAn explanation of the path to Handicap 54, how the system for beginners works and the importance of safety and enjoyment.Read the tip](https://www.zalmgolf.nl/en/tips/general/the-path-to-handicap-54-for-beginners)[General30 April 2026What is Par in golf?A clear explanation of what Par means, how the scorecard is structured, and how the difficulty of a golf hole is determined.Read the tip](https://www.zalmgolf.nl/en/tips/general/what-is-par-golf-scorecard-explained)[Fitness & preparation29 April 2026Maintaining concentration: the psychology of the four-hour roundDiscover how breathing techniques and a fixed pre-shot routine help you keep your mental focus throughout a full round of golf.Read the tip](https://www.zalmgolf.nl/en/tips/fitness/maintaining-concentration-breathing-and-routine)[Fitness & preparation29 April 2026The 5-minute warm-up: dynamic activation for the first teeA practical guide to dynamic stretching exercises that prepare golfers in five minutes for a safe and smooth round.Read the tip](https://www.zalmgolf.nl/en/tips/fitness/the-5-minute-warm-up-golf-mobility)[Season29 April 2026Golf in summer vs. winter: the impact of the surfaceAn analysis of how dry summer courses and wet winter ground affect the roll of the golf ball and how to adjust your strategy accordingly.Read the tip](https://www.zalmgolf.nl/en/tips/season/summer-vs-winter-surface-ball-flight-and-roll)[Season29 April 2026Clothing layers for golf: warmth without losing mobilityAn explanation of how the three-layer system helps golfers stay warm and keep maximum freedom of movement on cold days.Read the tip](https://www.zalmgolf.nl/en/tips/season/clothing-layers-warmth-and-mobility)[Etiquette & rules29 April 2026The universal alarm signal: when do you shout "Fore"?A guide to course safety in golf, with instructions on when to shout "Fore" and where to stand safely while another player is hitting.Read the tip](https://www.zalmgolf.nl/en/tips/etiquette/safety-on-the-course-when-to-shout-fore)[Etiquette & rules29 April 2026The basic rules for hazards: procedures in bunker and waterAn overview of the official procedures and rules for golfers when a ball ends up in a bunker or water hazard.Read the tip](https://www.zalmgolf.nl/en/tips/etiquette/the-rules-of-bunker-and-water-hazards)[Etiquette & rules29 April 2026The pitchmark and the divot: the science behind course careA scientific look at why correctly repairing pitchmarks and divots is essential for the health and playability of the golf course.Read the tip](https://www.zalmgolf.nl/en/tips/etiquette/the-science-of-course-care-pitchmarks-and-divots)

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