THE GOLFY CLUB

What is a Shamble Golf Format?

Most golfers know about the scramble, but what is a shamble? When most of us hear the word shamble in the same sentence as golf it’s normally used to describe bad scores. “My golf game is in shambles” – said every golfer ever at one point or another. The best thing about golf is the variety of […]

Member Guest Golf Tournament: The Most Fun a Golfer Can Have

Golf is a recreation of custom.  Probably the greatest traditions on this nice recreation are member-guest tournaments that occur at every nation membership. Whereas nation golf equipment have developed over time, most of these tournaments stay synonymous with golf. A member-guest is far quite a lot of rounds of golf although. There’s playing video games, […]

Alternate Shot Golf: How to Survive the Ultimate Test

An alternate shot tournament is one of the most challenging aspects of golf. It’s also known as “Scotch” format which I think was named appropriately… because after a round chances are, you will need to drink some scotch! Alternate shots are arguably the most difficult test for two golfers. My guess is that it’s 10X […]

Chapman Golf Format 101: How to Play

Chapman tournaments can be one of the most entertaining formats in golf. It’s a perfect mix of competition, teamwork but still a great challenge.   Chapman events are a lot more difficult than other formats, but much more challenging than scrambles or shambles. Not to mention, it’s only a 2-person event, which means you need to […]

9 Best Golf Shoes for Walking – Pros & Cons of Each [2023]

Did you know that walking is more efficient than riding in a cart when playing golf? Nearly twice the calories? That’s a significant difference, especially in a day and time when many folks struggle to maintain a healthy weight. Any additional cardiovascular exercise is almost always a positive thing. All that being said, it is […]

Driving Range Question: Do Range Balls Go Shorter than Normal Golf Balls?

Do you ever feel like the golf ball isnt moving when you practice on the driving range? Even with your best shots, the ball seems to only fly a fraction the normal distance.  Don’t worry, you’re not losing your sanity. Range balls definitely don’t fly like normal golf balls, well at least with some clubs. […]

The History of Golf: All the Interesting Facts You Didn’t Know

The great Robin Williams once described golf as “knocking a ball into a gopher hole.” If you haven’t watched his full rant about golf in his old HBO comedy special, you’re missing out (warning, it’s not kid friendly).  If you think about it, he’s not wrong though. Over the centuries, people all over the world […]

Slice vs Hook: How to Fix Both for Good

Should you play a cut or a draw? Or, should your aim be to hit a straight shot? Let’s face it, the golf swing is a complicated motion. One wrong move at the takeaway could turn into a push cut. A grip that is too strong can cause a pull hook to start left and […]

Playing Golf Solo: Why you Should Give it a Shot

Golf is a game that is best enjoyed with other players. Sometimes, you can play 9 or 18 of the holes alone. You, a golf club, and you can play the course at your own pace. Some golfers loathe it while others love it. Personally, I think it’s fun to play solo occasionally as you […]

More than Stroke Play: The Different Types of Golf Games & Formats

There are many reasons to love the crazy game golf.  One of the best reasons to play golf is the fact that it never gets boring. No two days are ever the same. You can play different courses to keep it interesting, unlike basketball, football, and baseball. A new course can present new challenges. Youll […]