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How Golf Clubs Work

Golf clubs incorporate an amazing amount of technology in a streamlined design. Clearly, teeing off with a driver isn't like teeing off with a big stick. So what are the factors that influence golf club design? More »


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Bobby Jones: How I Play Golf

When Bobby Jones became the first to win the “Grand Slam” of golf in 1930 he became an overnight star. He went on to create a series of films in which he corrected the swings of celebrities. Learn about the innovations in the films and how they relate to golf today.

How Golf Clubs Work

Golf clubs incorporate an amazing amount of technology in a streamlined design. Clearly, teeing off with a driver isn't like teeing off with a big stick. So what are the factors that influence golf club design?

Best Golfers

Golf has seen hundreds of star athletes, from Arnold Palmer and Nancy Lopez to Jack Nicklaus and Ben Hogan, but only a handful can be called legends. Find out what makes a golfing legend and who made the cut to be the best of all time.

How to Maintain Golf Equipment

Maintaining your golf equipment can enhance your golf game. Learn simple techniques to care for your golf clubs, including how to inspect regrip and how to refinish your clubs.

Why do golf balls have dimples?

When preparing to swing at the tee, you want to golf ball to go just as far as you want it in exactly the right direction you want it to go. That's where the dimples come in. Learn why golf balls have dimples and where they came from.


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