Golf tips
Short, practical tips to play sharper, fitter, and with more fun, for every level and every season.
What does golf cost in the Netherlands? An honest breakdown
Golf has a reputation for being expensive. What tuition, registration, equipment and playing actually cost, where the big differences sit, and how to keep it affordable.
Read the tipStarting golf as a woman: equipment, clothing and the first steps
Women's clubs are not simply shorter men's clubs, and the forward tees are not a concession. What to know about equipment, clothing, tees and finding your place on the course.
Read the tipTaking golf lessons: which format suits you and how to spot a good professional
Private, group or a compact course: the format sets your pace. What each one delivers, how to recognise a good golf professional, and how to get more out of every lesson hour.
Read the tipHole-in-one, albatross and condor: the rare scores explained
Everyone knows birdie and eagle, but what comes next? The complete ladder of golf scores up to the near-mythical condor, how rare each truly is, and the tradition around a hole-in-one.
Read the tipNGF registration or club membership: what you get and what you do not
Both give you an official handicap, but that is where the similarity ends. An honest comparison between independent golf with an NGF registration and joining a club.
Read the tipGetting your golf permit in the Netherlands: the fast route for internationals
Course permit in one or two days, federation registration for 66 euros per year, and a WHS handicap valid worldwide. How the Dutch route works for Germans, expats and other internationals.
Read the tipGolfing as a Belgian without an expensive club membership: the Dutch route
In Belgium, golf almost always runs through a club. In the Netherlands it does not have to. How Belgians and other internationals get an official handicap across the border, and what it costs.
Read the tipThe 4 Majors in golf: history, tradition and the Grand Slam
This article gives a historical overview of the four Majors in golf and explains why these tournaments form the ultimate test for any professional golfer.
Read the tipOvercoming course anxiety: how to stay calm on the golf course
Tips and strategies for beginning golfers to stay calm and avoid feeling rushed by faster players on the course.
Read the tipFrom handicap 54 to 36: an analysis of progression and time
An analysis of the average time a golfer needs to move from handicap 54 to 36 within the World Handicap System.
Read the tip12 ways to save on your golf year
A practical overview of twelve methods to lower the annual cost of golf through smart choices in equipment and tee times.
Read the tipAchieving Handicap 54: the path for beginning golfers
An explanation of the path to Handicap 54, how the system for beginners works and the importance of safety and enjoyment.
Read the tipWhat 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 tipThe anatomy of the World Handicap System: how your level is really calculated
An explanation of how the World Handicap System uses statistics, the latest 2024 updates and course conditions to calculate your current golf level accurately and fairly.
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