Tips

October 14, 2026

Snowbird Golf Guide: Ship Clubs & Luggage for Winter

Heading south for the winter? The easiest way to get your golf clubs and luggage to your winter home is to ship them ahead with ShipSticks. We’ll pick up your bags right from your front door up north and deliver...

October 12, 2026

What is a Links Golf Course?

A links golf course is a course built on sandy coastal land between the sea and farmland, with firm turf, few or no trees, deep pot bunkers, and constant exposure to wind. Links golf originated in Scotland, and...

September 2, 2026

Golf Betting Games Explained: Nassau, Skins, Wolf & More

Every group has a Kevin. If you’re a fan of The Office, you know exactly what that means on a golf course. All it takes is the mention of a round for Kevin Malone—accountant, sandwich enthusiast, chili...

July 8, 2026

What Is a Grand Slam in Golf?

Baseball has the perfect game. Tennis has the Grand Slam. Horse racing has the Triple Crown. In golf, it’s the Grand Slam, and it’s so difficult that no professional golfer has ever completed the...

June 2, 2026

Common Golf Rules You May Be Getting Wrong

Look, we’re not judging. Golf’s rulebook is 200+ pages long and gets updated every four years. If you’re still playing by the rules you learned from your dad in 1994, you’re not alone. But some...

May 28, 2026

5 Easy Ways to Improve Your Pre-Round Warm-Ups

Most golfers think of the pre-round warm-up as a chance to find their swing. It isn’t. By the time you reach the range, your swing is already what it is, and no amount of range balls in the 30 minutes before...

May 6, 2026

How to Plan a Hassle-Free Buddies Golf Trip

A buddies golf trip is many things: a sacred annual tradition, an excuse to drink before noon, a chance to win back that $60 you lost last year. It is not, unfortunately, something that plans itself. Every group has...

December 15, 2025

7 Fun New Year’s Resolutions for Golfers

Golf resolutions don’t have to be joyless. Or extreme. Or abandoned by February. This year, skip the wildly unrealistic promises (looking at you, “scratch by July”) and focus on goals that actually make you...

December 9, 2025

How to Plan the Perfect Golf Trip: A Modern Guide for the Group Planner

Golf travel has absolutely boomed over the past few years – up nearly 50% since before COVID. With more groups hitting the road (or the skies), one thing hasn’t changed: every crew has that one person who ends...

December 5, 2025

The Golf Shank – What It Is, How It Happens, and How to Get Rid of It

Today, we’re tackling the shank – the most dreaded mishit in golf. That horrifying hosel rocket that sends your ball careening sideways, leaving you staring at your club in disbelief. It’s frustrating, humbling,...

August 26, 2025

Exploring the Health Benefits of Playing Golf

Golf often gets pegged as a pastime for retirees or business execs, but don’t let that fool you. Golf is surprisingly good for your body, your brain, and even your mood, no matter your age. From low-impact exercise to...

July 11, 2025

What Makes a Golf Course Royal?

Golf is a game steeped in tradition, and earning Royal status is one of its highest honors. But what makes a golf course Royal and what does it actually take for a course to get this prestigious title? Let’s take a...

June 5, 2025

Top 10 Tips for Traveling with Golf Clubs Internationally

There’s nothing quite like teeing it up at a new destination, let alone a new country. Whether you’re fortunate enough to be heading to Scotland, the iconic home of golf, or any of the renowned links courses...

June 4, 2025

How to Stay Cool on the Golf Course During Summer

Sweltering temperatures, relentless sun, and rising humidity can make a round of golf feel more like a test of endurance. But as any avid golfer knows, a little heat’s no excuse to stop playing. Whether you’re...

March 20, 2025

Shipping Golf Clubs With UPS vs. FedEx

With airline baggage fees climbing higher than your tee shots, shipping your golf clubs is the smartest, most cost-effective way to get them to the first tee. But not all shipping options are created equal, and choosing...

December 11, 2024

The Ultimate Golf Putting Guide

Putting is often called the “game within the game,” and for good reason. It’s the smallest swing you’ll take on the course, yet it carries the most weight. A misread break or misjudged speed can turn a...

August 23, 2024

Scratch Golfer: What It Means and How to Achieve It

Every golfer has their own definition of success, but for many, it’s lowering their handicap. And reaching a zero handicap, or becoming a scratch golfer, is the ultimate achievement that only a few can truly claim. ...

August 21, 2024

How to Stop Slicing Your Driver: 5 Simple Steps

Sometimes it can feel like your golf ball has a mind of its own. And there’s nothing more frustrating than stepping up to the tee with all the confidence in the world, only to slice your drive way off target. Slicing...

August 19, 2024

8 Simple Golf Stretches to Improve Your Performance

Golf might not have you sprinting down the fairway or dodging tackles, but it still demands plenty from your body. And a well-prepped body can turn a decent round into a great one, boosting your swing, accuracy, and...

August 8, 2024

50 Golf Trip Essentials: Full Packing List

Whether you’re headed to the historic links of Scotland, the pristine courses of Pebble Beach, or any golf trip destination in between, proper preparation is key to ensuring a seamless and enjoyable adventure. In...