Rangefinder Vs. GPS: Which Is Better?

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Rangefinder vs. GPS Watch: Which Is Better for Golf Distance? When it comes to dialing in distances on the golf course, most amateurs eventually land in one of two camps: laser rangefinder users or GPS watch loyalists. Both tools aim to solve the same problem—knowing how far you are from your target—but they go about … Read more

Step #1, Swing Evaluation

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First Swing Evaluation at Growth Golf – Honest Takeaways I finally decided to bite the bullet and get a lesson. I went to see Chris at Growth Golf—the same coach Lucas has been working with—and I’ve been really impressed with the improvements Lucas has made. After one session, I can already see why. First Impressions … Read more

18Birdies Golf App Review

  18Birdies App Review: Why It’s One of the Best Free Golf Apps in 2026 If you’re a golfer looking to improve your game without spending money on expensive tech, the 18Birdies app is one of the best tools you can have in your pocket. While plenty of golf apps lock their best features behind … Read more

April 10th Round At Highlands Ranch

Highlands Ranch Golf Round Recap (98) – Honest Amateur Breakdown I played a round today at Highlands Ranch Golf Club with Lucas and finished with a 98. Not my best, but if you’re a mid-handicap golfer like me, you know these rounds happen. This is a full breakdown of what worked, what didn’t, and what … Read more

What’s In The Bag (WITB)

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What’s In The Bag: Amateur Golfers (Real Setups That Actually Work) TL;DR: If you’re a mid-handicap golfer, this is the kind of gear that helps you score—not just look good in the bag. 🏆 The Reality: What Amateur Golfers Actually Need Forget what the pros play. Most amateur golfers (especially 10–20 handicaps) need: That’s exactly … Read more

Get Fit For New Irons As A 15 Handicap—my Experience

I Got Fit for New Irons as a 15 Handicap—Here’s What Actually Happened Buying irons is one of those decisions most golfers overthink—and for good reason. You’re not just buying clubs, you’re buying consistency (or at least hoping to). After playing a set of Titleist 718 AP1 irons for a while, I started to feel … Read more

Topgolf League: A Real Golfer’s Experience

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Final Night of the Topgolf League: A Real Golfer’s Experience There’s something different about league night at Topgolf. It’s not quite serious golf, but it’s not just messing around either. It sits somewhere in between—and that’s exactly what makes it interesting. Going into the final night, I felt pretty good about where my game was … Read more

My Golf Blog For 2026

Topgolf Winter League & Early 2026 Golf Notes I played in the Topgolf Winter League again this year, my buddies and i have team and going head-to-head with my son and his group. We don’t really worry too much about other teams. Seems to be a lot of cheating going on. We’ve done this league … Read more

A Guide To Flipping Golf Clubs For $

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Can you actually make money flipping golf equipment? The short answer is: Yes. I started this journey for two reasons: I wanted to share my experience as I go, and honestly, my wife told me I was spending way too much money on golf! I realized that if I could flip some gear, I could … Read more

New Irons, Here Is What I Went With

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Upgrading my irons had been on my mind for a while. The set I had been playing was the Titleist AP1 718 irons—a set I originally bought after using them as a rental and really enjoying the feel and consistency. Before that, I had been gaming a set of Nike irons, so the AP1s were … Read more