Iowa is among the smaller states in the midwest, both geographically and in terms of population. Despite its low profile, the state still manages to boast an impressive resume of golf courses. And it has plenty to choose from, with over 440 golf courses (more than its neighbor to the... read more →
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The state of Indiana is home to some of the finest golf courses in the midwest, if not the country. The Hoosier state has hundreds of courses to choose from, and those at the top of that list are nationally ranked, have gorgeous layouts, and offer plenty of challenging golf.... read more →
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Illinois is your typical midwest golfing state. It has between 400-500 golf courses, with the very best of the crop sprinkled throughout the national rankings. It has long, challenging courses with breathtaking views of Lake Michigan and sports perhaps the oldest 18 hole course in the country. If you’re looking... read more →
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By now, you have probably seen the trend of switching to a colored golf ball. Years ago, it was sort of a gimmick to throw a yellow golf ball into play. Yellow golf balls were used for driving ranges so they could distinguish which golf balls were theirs. Pink balls... read more →
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Sometimes a female golfer will try playing with her husband's old golf clubs just to get involved in the game. Is this ok to do? Is there enough of a difference between men's golf clubs and women's golf clubs that they need to be categorized as men and women? The... read more →
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Women's golf clubs are very commonly sold as part of a complete set, especially for beginners and mid handicap golfers. A complete set is a perfect choice for a beginner golfer or someone that doesn't know for sure whether they will stick with golf long-term. Full sets do a great... read more →
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Cheap complete golf sets for women are easy to find. When you start looking for high quality sets, though, the options get a bit more limited. TaylorMade, Callaway, and sometimes Cobra are the only companies that put out premium sets for women. The two that we are going to compare... read more →
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The Srixon Z Forged iron set is a player's iron. Actually, it's one step further - a set of blades. If you are curious about the Z Forged irons and wondering if they are for your game, you better be VERY CONFIDENT in your ballstriking ability. The Z Forged irons... read more →
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In general, Srixon seems to fly under the radar. They have some great products that don't get the recognition or attention that they deserve. The Srixon Z 785 and the Srixon Z 585 are drivers that were released about two years ago. These two drivers are relatively similar, and people... read more →
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There are not too many golfers on this planet that want golf clubs with LESS forgiveness. Forgiveness in iron sets makes this game all that much more enjoyable for everyone involved. There are downsides for "the most forgiving irons": They don't have as of great feel at impact It's more... read more →
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Distance is critical in golf. It makes golf easier. It makes approach shots easier, it makes scoring easier, and it's just fun to hit the ball long. Getting great distance has a lot to do with ball speed, and this year the name of the game with irons is ball... read more →
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Listen, we'll make this very simple. If this is your first complete set, you should probably go with the Callaway Strata Ultimate complete set. If you are looking for a higher quality set that will last longer and perform better, go with the Callaway Solaire Sport complete set. The rest... read more →
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Now that the prices on the Callaway Epic Flash Sub Zero drivers are starting to come down from the clouds, you may be wondering a bit more about this driver, and if it's worth all the hype that it gets. There is no question that the Epic Flash Sub Zero... read more →
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Best Overall – Country Club of Vermont (Waterbury Center) Playing the Country Club of Vermont is a tale of two nines. The front side is more open than the back, playing as a links-like course. After the turn, the environment changes completely. Each of the holes are narrow and lined... read more →
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Best Overall – Newport National Golf Club (Middletown) Forget Rhode Island, you’d have a tough time finding a better public golf course than Newport National anywhere in America. The links-style course is just a stone’s throw (or errant tee shot) from Narragansett Bay. Due to its location, you have to... read more →