The original rules of golf were written in the 1700s but were disputed and changed many times over the years. It wasn't until 1952 that a universal set of rules was developed and, since then, the rules have been set, agreed upon, and practiced. The rules did change once again in 1984 but had stayed [...]
The Team Reed Foundation is a 501(3)-3 donor-advised fund that focuses much of their work towards the Greater Houston Community Foundation (GHFC) to provide the time and resources that the Houston community may need. The foundation was created after American professional golfer Patrick Reed decided that he wanted to find a way to give back [...]
Constantly finishing out rounds of golf more than just a few strokes over par and looking to drop that number down? When tweaking your golf game, many people are tempted to try to add a few yards onto their tee shots or fix a tendency to shank them a bit too often. What can be [...]
Throughout one’s life, they will encounter leaders of all kinds, that have the distinctive qualities that make them memorable. What most people will also remember, possibly more than anything, are their favorite qualities that former leaders had, and how it helped them work evolve as a professional. A good leader can not only improve the [...]
Golf is a sport beloved by millions of people around the world. The beauty of the game is that it can be played by anyone, but it is still nearly impossible to master. The golfers lucky enough to play at an elite level are given an opportunity to compete for large sums of money on [...]
Throughout the calendar year, professional golfers from around the world compete in some of the Professional Golfer Association of America’s (PGA) biggest tournaments. Unlike other sports that have a carved out season within one year, golf runs throughout the year, with the beginning of their season in October and ending the following September. With such [...]
Picking up a golf club and hitting the links for the first time is an intimidating experience. Whether beginners are planning to hit the driving range and teach themselves or have procured the services of a professional instructor, it all starts with the clubs. The emphasis is on the plural. Beginners will need to familiarize [...]
For many beginners in golf, understanding the different terms and phrases in the sport can be confusing to remember. From terms that are used to keep the score, to ones that describe a specific area of the golf course, it can be overwhelming to try to learn and understand them when first starting the sport. [...]
