Golf: Most Popular Articles

Free Online Golf Games
Looking for some free online golf games? Here are a few suggestions for the best free online golf games out there on the Web.

Golf Formats and Golf Bets
Need to know the definition of a golf tournament format or a golf bet or betting game? Check Golf Tournament Formats and Golf Bets section of the About.com Golf Glossary.

Golf Rules
Browse through the Official Rules of Golf on About.com, or click to a specific rule to decipher a rules quandary.

Paula Creamer Pictures
Check out these photos LPGA Tour golfer Paula Creamer.

Proper Lead-Hand Grip
What is the proper way to play your lead hand (top hand) on the handle of the golf club? This article gives step-by-step instruction for the proper lead-hand grip.

Glossary of Golf Terms
The golf glossary from the About Golf Guide has the definitions of those hard-to-understand golf terms.

Golf Beginners FAQ
The Golf for Beginners FAQ helps those interested in becoming golfers answer questions that are sure to come up.

Free Golf Tips
Does your golf game need a little help? Check out these free golf tips.

Golf Handicap Calculator - Free Golf Handicap Calculator
Calculate your handicap index with the About Golf Guide's free golf handicap calculator.

The Big Break: Kaanapali
Learn more about the Golf Channel reality series, The Big Break: Kaanapali.

Natalie Gulbis - 07 Safeway 3
Natalie Gulbis - 2007 Safeway International - 3

Golf Instruction Videos
Need help with your game? Check out these free golf instruction video clips from About.com.

NabiscoWorld "Golf Course"
Learn more about the free "Golf Course" game offered by NabiscoWorld / Candystand in this review from the About.com Golf Guide.

Golf Club Distances - Golf Club Distance
What are the typical golf club distances? From the Beginners FAQ, the About Golf Guide examines that question.

Choosing the Right Shaft Flex
What is the role of shaft flex in a golf club and golf swing? Understanding shaft flex can help improve your game.

How to Develop a Good Putting Stroke
Noted golf instructor Mel Sole describes a practice method that will help you develop a better putting stroke.

Golf Handicap FAQ
This Golf Handicap FAQ answers frequently asked questions about golf handicaps.

Golf Basics - Tips
Read these free golf tips that focus on the basics, including such fundamentals as alignment, posture and balance.

Golf Equipment Reviews / News
Find the latest golf equipment reviews and golf equipment news from the About.com Golf Guide.

Proper Golf Setup
Learn how to make the proper golf setup with this step by step that includes alignment, ball position, feet and hand position, posture, balance and more.

Golf Tips - Drivers and Irons
Need help with your driver or iron play? Check out these free tips for the full swing to find help with drivers and irons.

Scramble
A definition of the golf term "scramble" from the About Golf Glossary.

Golf Shafts FAQ
Check out these frequently asked questions about golf shafts. Better yet, check out their answers!

Golf Drivers - Reviews / News
Looking for reviews or news about golf drivers? Check the Golf Drivers page from the About.com Golf Guide for the latest info.

Meet the Wedges
Beginning golfers sometimes aren't sure which golf clubs do what, or why. Here, the About.com Golf Guides tries to help beginners understand wedges, including sand wedges, gap wedges and lob wedges.

Golf Irons - Reviews / News
Looking for reviews or news about golf irons? Check the Golf Irons page from the About.com Golf Guide for the latest info.

Golf Putting Tips
Need help with your putting? Check out this collection of free golf tips that focus on putting.

Golf Handicap FAQ: How is H...
From the Golf Handicap FAQ, the About Golf Guide answers the question, "How is Handicap Index calculated?"

Steel vs. Graphite
What's best for your golf game - steel shafts or graphite shafts? Your Golf Guide looks at the pros and cons of each type of shaft.

Keys to Hitting a 460cc Driver
Are there things you should be doing to get the most out of your oversized driver? Kevin Downey offers these four keys to hitting a 460cc driver.

Most Common Ways to Grip Club
There are many ways to hold the handle of the golf club, but three of those ways are used almost exclusively: the Vardon Overlap, the Interlocking, and the Ten Finger grips. Here's a look at those three types of grips, plus some info on the proper pressure to apply when holding the golf club.

Ten Basic Rules & Etiquette
Playing your first round of golf can be intimidating. Will you know how to act on a golf course? Will you be unsure of yourself and the rules? Here's a quick primer - 10 basics of rules of etiquette - that will make your first round of golf go easier.

Paula Creamer - Vaidisova
Paula Creamer - Nicole Vaidisova

Balance, Rhythm in Golf Swing
See what good balance and rhythm looks like in the golf swing, and learn how to do it yourself.

Fixing a Slice
Get these free tips for diagnosing the cause of your slice on the golf course, and fixing the problems so you can stop slicing.

Michelle Wie - 07 Sony Open 3
Michelle Wie - 2007 Sony Open - 3

Meet the Irons
Beginning golfers sometimes aren't sure which golf clubs do what, or why. Here, the About.com Golf Guides tries to help beginners understand irons, from the 3-iron to the pitching wedge.

Natalie Gulbis - 07 Safeway 2
Natalie Gulbis - 2007 Safeway International - 2

Proper Trailing-Hand Grip
What is the proper way to place your trailing hand (bottom hand) on the handle of the golf club? This article gives step-by-step instruction for the proper trailing-hand grip.

Golf FAQ: What is Slope Rat...
From the Golf FAQ, the About Golf Guide answers the question, "What is slope rating?"

Golf Tips - Wedges
Shape up your play with wedges with these free tips on chipping, pitching and sand shots.

How to Properly Re-Grip You...
Interested in re-gripping your golf clubs? Here are the steps you'll have to take to do it correctly.

Natalie Gulbis Pictures
Looking for Natalie Gulbis pictures? Here are some galleries of the popular LPGA golfers.

Golf Jokes
Need a good laugh? Check out this collection of golf jokes from About.com. You can even add your own favorites.

Paula Creamer - Event 2
Paula Creamer - Event 2

PGA Tour Players Championship
Learn more about The Players Championship on the PGA Tour, including past champions and other tournament information.

Paula Creamer Glamour Shots
Paula Creamer - 2005 Awards

Definition: Bingo Bango Bongo
A definition of the golf term "Bingo Bango Bongo" from the About.com Golf Glossary.

Golf Rules FAQ
This Golf Rules FAQ answers frequently asked questions about the Rules of Golf.

Golf Handicaps - An Overview
Get an overview of the USGA Handicap System and how golf handicaps help the game of golf.

Golf Betting Games / Side Bets
What are the most popular golf betting games and side bets? And how are they played? Find out from the About.com Golf Guide.

Kim Welch Pictures
This is the third image in the Kim Welch Gallery of photos.

Paula Creamer - LPGA Pose 3
Paula Creamer - LPGA Pose 3

Paula Creamer - LPGA Pose 1
Paula Creamer - LPGA Pose 1

Paula Creamer - LPGA Pose 8
Paula Creamer - LPGA Pose 8

Golf Balls - Reviews / News
Looking for reviews or news about golf balls? Check the Golf Balls page from the About.com Golf Guide for the latest info.

Beginners: Meet the Golf Clubs
Beginning golfers sometimes aren't sure which golf clubs do what, or why. Here, the About.com Golf Guides tries to help beginners understand the different types of golf clubs and their uses.

Golf Etiquette
Brush up on golf etiquette to help keep the game enjoyable.

Qualifying for U.S. Open
Want to know how to qualify to play in the US Open golf tournament? This FAQ explains.

Golf Course Pictures
Looking for golf course pictures? Find photo galleries of great golf courses from the About.com Golf Guide.

Paula Creamer - LPGA Pose 4
Paula Creamer - LPGA Pose 4

Paula Creamer - LPGA Pose 5
Paula Creamer - LPGA Pose 5

Golf Course Handicap Calculator
Figure your course handicap using this free course handicap calculator from the About Golf Guide.

How to Clean Golf Clubs
Cleaning your golf clubs is an important chore that needs to be performed every so often to help keep your clubs in good shape.

Paula Creamer - LPGA Pose 2
Paula Creamer - LPGA Pose 2

Tiger Woods - 2006 Target 5
Tiger Woods - 2006 Target World Challenge 5

Golf Clubs FAQ
Check out this FAQ about golf clubs to find out more information about the technical side of the game.

Golf Tournament Formats
What are the most popular golf tournament formats, and what are their rules? The About.com Golf Guide goes over 10 of the top tourney formats.

Definition: Best Ball
A definition of the golf term "best ball" from the About.com Golf Glossary.

Golfer Pictures
Looking for photos of pro golfers? Check out these golfers pictures from the About.com Golf Guide.

Paula Creamer - LPGA Pose 7
Paula Creamer - LPGA Pose 7

Paula Creamer - Event 4
Paula Creamer - Event 4

Golf History FAQ
This Golf History FAQ answers frequently asked questions about the history of golf.

Hitting Down - Short Game
Instructor Clive Scarff explains how chipping and pitching are made more difficult by golfers who try to hit up rather than hitting down.

Ball Flight Tip Sheets
Why does your golf ball slice? Why are you hitting hooks? Here are some quick tips on various ball flights that help explain why the ball flies the way it does.

Michelle Wie Pictures
Looking for Michelle Wie pictures? Look no farther - check out these Michelle Wie photo galleries from the About.com Golf Guide.

Meet the Woods
Beginning golfers sometimes aren't sure which golf clubs do what, or why. Here, the About.com Golf Guides tries to help beginners understand woods - drivers and fairway woods.

Tiger Woods Quiz
Test your knowledge of Tiger Woods trivia with this quiz from the About Golf Guide.

PGA Tour Records
Find out who holds the most important PGA Tour records with this run through the tour recordbook.

How to Choose a New Shaft
Master clubmaker Dennis Mack provides a step-by-step primer on choosing a new or replacement shaft for your golf clubs.

Hitting Down on the Ball
If you want a golf ball to go up, your golf swing must hit down on the ball. Hitting down on the ball with irons makes it go up, and a veteran teaching professional explains why.

Rules of Golf at a Glance
Here is an introduction to the Rules of Golf that can give beginners in the game a quick glance and the key elements of the rules.

Definition: Texas Scramble
A definition of the golf term "Texas Scramble" from the About.com Golf Glossary.

Paula Creamer - LPGA Pose 6
Paula Creamer - LPGA Pose 6

Rules of Golf - Rules 26
Rule 26 from the Official Rules of Golf, courtesy of the United States Golf Association.

Non-Conforming Drivers
Check out the list of non-conforming drivers to see if your big stick is legal.

Elizabeth Stuart Pictures
Check out these Elizabeth Stuart Pictures from "Big Break: Kaanapali."

Golf Almanac - Almanac of Golf Records, Accomlishments, Events
Page through the About.com Golf Almanac to find golf's greatest accomplishments, major winners, stats, trivia and more.

How High to Tee the Ball
This entry in the Golf Beginners FAQ addresses the question, how high should the ball be teed?

Golf Putters - Reviews / News
Looking for reviews or news about golf putters? Check the Golf Putters page from the About.com Golf Guide for the latest info.

Before You Buy First Clubs
What factors should you consider before buying your first set of golf clubs? The About.com Golf Guide has some suggestions.

7-8-9 Method for Pitch Shots
Instructor Mel Sole explains the 7-8-9 Method, a formula for success in achieving consistency on pitch shots.

Meet the Utility/Hybrid Clubs
Beginning golfers sometimes aren't sure which golf clubs do what, or why. Here, the About.com Golf Guides tries to help beginners understand utility clubs and hybrids.

Women's Golf Clubs
Looking for information about women's golf clubs? This section of the About.com Golf Guide provides the latest news and reviews.

Origin of Word "Golf"
From the Golf History FAQ, the About Golf Guide answers the question, "What is the origin of the word golf?"

Rules of Golf - Rule 1
Rule 1 from the Official Rules of Golf, courtesy of the United States Golf Association.

Introduction to Stableford
Are you unsure of how a Stableford Competition or Modified Stableford Competition is played? This introductions to Stableford from the About.com Golf Guide should help.

Golf Swing Speed - Do This Golf Exercise To Improve Your Power
Need to increase your swing speed and golf power? Try the Lunge With a Twist exercise

Golf FAQ
From the Golf FAQ, the About Golf Guide looks at how the USGA determines course rating and slope rating.

Golf Beginners Guide
From the Beginners FAQ, the About Golf Guide answers the questions, "How is score kept in golf?"

Fixing a Hook
Get these free tips for diagnosing the cause of your hook on the golf course, and fixing the problems so you can stop hooking the ball.

Golf Movies
Take a look at the About Golf Guide's picks for the five best movies about golf ever made.

Understanding Swingweight
What is swingweight in a golf club, and is it something every golfer needs to be concerned with? The About.com Golf Guide examines swingweight.

Golf Rules FAQ: What's the ...
From the Golf Rules FAQ, the About Golf Guide answers the question, "How many clubs are allowed to be carried in competition?"

Birdie
A definition of the golf term "birdie" from the About Golf Glossary.

Reading Greens
Read these quick tips on the basics of reading greens from Harold Swash, one of the leading putting teachers in the world of golf.

6-8-10 Chipping Method
Need a little help with your chipping around greens? The 6-8-10 Method is a formula for success from instructor Mel Sole.

Bounce
A definition of the golf term "bounce" from the About Golf Glossary.

Marking the Scorecard
If you're a beginner, you might be unsure of some of the different ways to mark the golf scorecard. Here's a rundown of 10 of the most common methods for marking the scorecard.

Elizabeth Stuart
Learn more about golfer Elizabeth Stuart, a constestant on Big Break: Kaanapali.

Rules of Golf - Rule 27: Ba...
Rule 27 from the Official Rules of Golf, courtesy of the United States Golf Association.

Mishit Tip Sheets
Get some quick tips for diagnosing and correcting top shots in golf.

Golf Club Reviews
Looking for golf club reviews? Check out the latest golf club reviews on About.com.

U.S. Open Champions
View a list of past champions, going back to 1895, of the U.S. Open golf championship.

Famous Golfers - Men
Learn more about some of the most famous male golfers from throughout the history of golf.

Explaining the Callaway Scoring System
A definition of the golf term 'Callaway Systm' (or 'Callaway Scoring System') from the About.com Golf Glossary.

Golf Instructional Video/DVD
What are the best golf instructional video tapes and DVDs available to golfers? Here is a list of recommended titles.

Equipment - 03-06-08
Check out this gallery of new golf equipment, including the TaylorMade Tour Burner drivers and irons and Z TP wedge; and the Cobra Speed LD driver and FP irons.

Golf Handicap FAQ: What is ...
From the Golf Handicap FAQ, the About Golf Guide explains Equitable Stroke Control.

Samantha Head Pictures
This is a gallery of Samantha Head Pictures from "Big Break: Kaanapali."

Putter Length: What is Righ...
What putter length is right for you? It's a matter of feel, but there are some basic guidelines to choosing.

Golf Clubs - Length
Is there a standard length for golf clubs? Find out with this FAQ.

Golf Demo Days Locator
Looking for a golf demo days event in your area? You can search manufacturers' demo days schedules from this article by the About Golf Guide.

Candystand Mini Golf
Is the Mini Golf game on Candystand an online golf game that you'll enjoy? Find out with this review from the About.com Golf Guide.

Woods and Hybrids
Looking for reviews or news about fairway woods or utility clubs? Check the Fairway Woods - Utility Clubs page from the About.com Golf Guide for the latest info.

Players Championship - Major
The Players Championship is, by near unanimous acclimation, the most important event on the PGA Tour outside of the four majors. Many call The Players Championship the fifth major and suggest it deserves to be accorded major championship status.

Golf Handicap FAQ: How Do I...
From the Golf Handicap FAQ, the About Golf Guide answers the question, "How do I establish a handicap"?

Australian Golfers Calendar
Some of the top Australian female golfers posed for a racy calendar designed to support breast cancer research - only to have the breast cancer charity withdraw its support of the calendar.

Handicap Row on Scorecard
What do the seemingly random numbers that appear on the "handicap" line of golf scorecards mean? This FAQ from the About.com Golf Guide provides the answer.

Sand Shots - Three Keys to Successful Sand Play
Golf instructor Marty Fleckman discusses the three keys to successful play from greenside bunkers.

Julieta Granada - 07 Safeway 3
Julieta Granada - 2007 Safeway International - 3

Players Championship Winners
View the full list of past winners at The Players Championship golf tournament on the PGA Tour.

Drills - Balance and Rhythm
Check out these drills that can help you develop good balance and rhythm in your golf swing.

Buy a Putter
There are many different factors that go into making a putter the right one for your golf game. Here's a look at a few of them.

Buying Junior Golf Clubs
What should you look for in a set of golf clubs for your child? Frank Mantua, a top junior instructor and author, provides some suggestions in this guide for parents.

US Open Golf Tournament
Learn more about the U.S. Open Golf Tournament by browsing through past tournaments and records.

Sophie Sandolo Pictures
Check out these Sophie Sandolo pictures from "Big Break: Kaanapali."

What is MOI?
What is moment of inertia? Find out more about MOI in this FAQ.

"Big Break: Kaanapali" Cast
Who are the women golfers who make up the cast for Big Break: Kaanapali on the Golf Channel? Here is some information about each member of the cast.

Golf Club Lofts
Check out this FAQ to find out if there are accepted industry-wide standards for the lofts of golf clubs.

Natalie Gulbis - Calendar 1
Natalie Gulbis - Calendar 1

Natalie Gulbis - Calendar 2
Natalie Gulbis - Calendar 2

How to Install a New Shaft
Master clubmaker Dennis Mack describes the steps involved in installing a new shaft in this article on the About.com Golf Guide.

Scratch Golfer
A definition of the golf term "scratch golfer" from the About Golf Glossary.

Buy Used Golf Clubs
Are you interested in purchasing used golf clubs? Here are some tips for making sure you get the best deal - and the best clubs.

Golf Beginners FAQ: Do I Ne...
From the Beginners FAQ, the About Golf Guide answers the question, "Do I need to wear a glove?"

NabiscoWorld Driving Range
Learn more about the free "Driving Range" game offered by NabiscoWorld / Candystand in this review from the About.com Golf Guide.

NabiscoWorld Mini-Golf
Is the Mini-Golf game on NabiscoWorld an online golf game that you'll enjoy? Find out with this review from the About.com Golf Guide.

Definition: Four Ball
A definition of the golf term "four ball" from the About.com Golf Glossary.

Eagle
A definition of the golf term "eagle" from the About Golf Glossary.