Tips
4 Tips That Can Instantly Improve a Bad Short Game
For some people, putting and chipping naturally come easy. And by some people, I mean hardly anybody. For the rest of us, we’re forced to chop our way around the green and hope that our ball eventually falls into...Three Non-Club Purchases That Can Instantly Improve Your Game
Range Finder – Price: $100 – $400 – A range finder is easily one of the best non-club investments you can make. They’re simple, easy to use and extremely effective. You pull it out, look through...
Focus on Speed to Sink More Putts
Distance Control for Putting When it comes to putting, distance control is far more important than aim. After all, the amount that a putt will break depends on how fast the ball is rolling. A lot of players are under...
Know Your Distances to Shoot Better Scores
How many times have you hit a ball that looked perfect in the air but ended up flying the green? How about the number of times it didn’t even make it to the green? Well, it happens to everyone and most of the time...
Why Closer Isn’t ALWAYS Better
The title of this article isn’t “Why Closer Isn’t Better”. It’s “Why Closer Isn’t ALWAYS Better” (hence the word always). Most of...
How to Hit Better Iron Shots
There are few things that feel more satisfying than a perfectly struck iron shot. Unfortunately for most of us, it doesn’t happen all that often but that can easily be changed. A lot of players like to go to the...
Manage Your Misses to Avoid Big Numbers
Golf is a game of managing your misses. Oftentimes, the best players aren’t the ones that hit the highest number of great shots but rather the ones that hit the lowest number of bad shots. A “perfect”...
Shoot Good Golf Scores, Even When You’re Playing Bad
Golf isn’t about how good your swing looks, or how far you hit the ball, or how many birdies you make, or how many fairways you hit. It’s about how well you score. At the end of your round, there’s a...
How to Get Out of Your Funk
Call it what you want — funk, slump, cold streak — sometimes you just flat out can’t play golf. And it happens to everyone. Even professionals go entire months where they fall off the map, though...
Ways to Break 80 in Golf
The better you get at golf, the harder it becomes to improve your game. That statement might seem confusing but it’s really pretty simple. It’s much easier to go from a 30-handicap to a 20-handicap than it...
Don’t Fight Your Natural Ball Flight
Being able to move the ball every which way is something that any golfer would like to be able to do. Unfortunately, you have to be pretty darn good to do it and even better to control it. So if your one of those...
U.S. Airline Baggage Fees (Infographic)
Are you an avid golfer that pays high baggage fees when taking your golf clubs with you on your flights? As airline baggage fees continue to increase, you will be stuck with the burden of paying these high fees....
What Your Divot Can Tell You About Your Swing
Even with the help of a professional, fixing your swing isn’t easy. The task becomes infinitely more difficult when you don’t have someone there watching you, but in these instances, there are ways to figure...
Driving Range Etiquette
Etiquette is important no matter what part of the golf course you are on, including the driving range. And although the atmosphere on the practice range is a little more relaxed than it is out on the course, you still...
Experiment With Different Grips to Stop Your Putting Woes
Theoretically speaking, putting should be the easiest part of golf. You’re close to the hole, there aren’t any hazards to worry about and for the most part, you have a pretty good idea of which way your ball...
Start Planning Your Winter Golf Trips Now
It’s never too early to start planning a winter getaway with your golf buddies, and if you’re one of those unfortunate souls who’s currently looking at 2-inches of snow on the ground, Florida in...Improve Your Game and Have Fun Doing It
Let’s be honest — going to the range and hitting hundreds of balls isn’t always fun. Sometimes you just want to go out, play some holes and enjoy the game. To a lot of golfers, having fun and working...
How to Get the Most Out of Risk-Reward Situations
“Risk-Reward” is a term that gets thrown around so much in the game of golf today that it’s almost lost its meaning. Most players only think of it when they’re facing a difficult shot but in...
Things to Consider When Playing in Cold, Wet Weather
There’s no doubt about it, Autumn is here, and whether you like it or not, the wet, brisk conditions are going to affect your golf game. Mud on the Ball – There’s always some degree of unpredictability...
Improve Your Flexibility to Improve Your Swing
Golf may not be the most athletic sport on the planet but it does require a significant amount of physical ability. And if you don’t really believe that, just ask the 30 or so million Americans that play golf....Golf Tips

How to Stay Cool on the Golf Course During Summer
Sweltering temperatures, relentless sun, and rising humidity can...

Scratch Golfer: What It Means and How to Achieve It
Every golfer has their own definition of success, but for many,...
Packing Tips

How to Protect Your Golf Clubs When Flying
We’ve all heard the horror stories. Golf clubs arriving with...

How to Pack a Golf Bag: 4 Tips to Avoid Damaged Clubs
Your golf game is a worthy investment. But, when you travel with...
Luggage Hacks to Make Your Next Trip a Breeze
Don’t Leave Your House Without Checking These Packing Hacks!...
Shipping Tips

Shipping Golf Clubs With UPS vs. FedEx
With airline baggage fees climbing higher than your tee shots,...

Shipping Golf Clubs | How Much Does It Cost to Ship Golf Clubs?
It happens. You’re getting ready to check your bag for your...

How to Protect Your Golf Clubs When Flying
We’ve all heard the horror stories. Golf clubs arriving with...

The Cheapest Way to Ship Golf Clubs: Travel Guide
Since 2012, Ship Sticks has remained committed to helping...
Travel Tips

Top 10 Tips for Traveling with Golf Clubs Internationally
There’s nothing quite like teeing it up at a new destination,...

50 Golf Trip Essentials: Full Packing List
Whether you’re headed to the historic links of Scotland,...

Secrets to a Hassle-Free Buddies Golf Trip
There’s nothing quite as fun as a buddies golf trip. For many,...