As hard as it might be to believe today, there was once a time in golf where maintaining your amateur status was the thing to do. Sport, back then, was for gentlemen. It was about pride, honor and proving you were the best. It wasn’t about money in the golf community. At least for a time. Professi…Read More
Over the past two posts, The Peninsula on the Indian River Bay has broken down some of the most common golf slang terms you’re likely to hear out on the golf course and among the golf community. There’s nothing worse than feeling left out, so coming to know these slang terms and how to use them …Read More
The short game is really where success on the golf course is made — or shattered. Putting gets plenty of attention, and it’s important, for sure, but your ability around the green and sticking the ball close for makeable putts is crucial out there on the golf course. As a member of an exclusive …Read More
Golf is a fun and rewarding sport for people of any age, ability or level of seriousness. It’s one of the best things about the game that make it unique to many other athletic endeavors. However, there is one thing that’s sure to frustrate anybody and everybody on the golf course — slow play. …Read More
Sports tend to be filled with a host of slang terms and jargon. Golf is no different in this way. With a history that dates back hundreds of years, golf has seen a unique amount of time to develop its lexicon, both in official terms and the less-so-official ones. But being apart of the golf communit…Read More
The game of golf has a long and storied history. Dating back hundreds of years to its creation in Scotland, golf has developed and changed over the years, with each era introducing a new layer to the sport. This rich and ever-growing makeup is one of the things that makes the game so special and uni…Read More
Playing golf well involves a lot of variables. There are plenty of physical challenges to overcome, but there are just as many mental hurdles, which many would argue are the truly important ones to clear in order to experience a successful day on the golf course. If you’re looking to start playing…Read More
Golf has its own intricate language full of words, terms, phrases and slang that are commonplace around the country and the world. Understanding what golfers are referring to goes a long way to enjoying the game and making the most of your time out on the golf course with friends. However, not every…Read More
Golf is an amazing game for many reasons. First of all, anybody can play the sport no matter your age, gender, ability or location. From grandpas to grandkids, golf is a game that brings us together in a way no other sport really can. Time spent on the golf course and with the golf community is a sp…Read More
The game of golf is as much mental as it is physical — if not even more so. Having a solid swing and proper mechanics goes a long way, of course, but shooting low scores is about so much more than that. Just watch professional golfers out on the golf course. They have all the ability in the world,…Read More
