Written by: Bob Bonney
Sand traps have always been a staple of golf; they’re a constant at every golf course ever built. Whether it’s the fluffy beach sand of Kiawah or the pot bunkers of England, effectively getting up and down from greenside bunkers is a must for low scores. Read more
How to Hit ANY Bunker Shot
CGP Growing College Golf from Boston to California
PGA Championship Preview
Oak Hill is a demanding course, but even Tiger Woods said that it was the fairest, toughest course he’d ever seen. The 1924 design has the sheer brutality of Merion and the strategic value of Muirfield. Like most Donald Ross courses, the 7,163 yard gem is jammed with par 4s, which mostly bend left to...
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PGA Predictions
Still recovering from The Open hangover? Less than three weeks removed from Phil’s victory at Muirfield, it's time to gear up for what many consider the redheaded stepchild of all major championships, the PGA Championship. We’re going to look at the events leading up to this week at Oak Hill and what to expect...
5 Reasons Why Colleges Should Offer Intramural Golf
When intramural coordinators and campus recreation departments on college campuses are planning out the schedule for the year, golf is typically not top of mind. Finding a local golf course, transportation, affordability, learning barriers and a structured program prevents golf from being offered.
What if offering golf on campus through intramurals, leagues, or a...
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How to Putt Like the Pros: Do the “Around the World” Drill
The 3-4 foot putt is the most common putt golfers face when playing a round of golf, and sometimes the most difficult. Many players, when over a short putt, think, “I really have to make it! It’s only a few feet. I can’t miss it.” There is no confidence. Read more
A Gentle-Mahan of the Game
It may have been a dark, gloomy morning in Ontario, Canada during the PGA Tour’s HBC Canadian Open Saturday, but it was a delightful, joyous day overall for Hunter Mahan. A week removed from earning his second consecutive top-10 in a major, Mahan held the 36-hole lead at 13-under par, seeking his sixth PGA...
Even Par 70 Leads the Way at CGP Boston Best-Ball
Scores were low at the CGP Boston invitational with over half of the groups shooting in the 70s. Scoring conditions were good as the rain held off at Newton Commonwealth Golf Course--a short, hilly, and tricky course--and one of the most accessible to the Boston area (just off exit 17 if you are heading West...
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