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Stress is often self-made, but sometimes it is not. In general, however, there is usually no escaping it. Unless, of course, you end up playing a round of golf.

Vijay Singh

- Famous Golfers -

Vijay Singh is the first South Asian player to win a major championship. In 2006 he was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame.

#16 Fairway wood or hybrid?

- How to Golf -

Woods such as hybrid and fairway wood make it easier to achieve good distances on transport shots. But which club is used when?

Shane Lowry

- Famous Golfers -

Irishman Shane Lowry won the Irish Open as an amateur back in 2009 at the age of 22. After that he decided to turn professional.

Speaking of: ... Fear opponent ...

- Apropos -

I have a fear opponent in golf, and he's in my head. But he's also very real on the course at a certain hole.

Billy Horschel

- Famous Golfers -

William John Horschel played golf successfully while still a student at the University of Florida. He turned professional at the age of 22.

Speaking of: ... Driver ...

- Apropos -

Beginners should not wait too long to reach for the driver, but it must be the right club for the level of play.

#15 Pitch or chip?

- How to Golf -

The green is in range. A pitch or chip is due. But which shot should it be? And what's the difference? Here are the facts.

Sungjae Im

- Famous Golfers -

Im Sung-jae was named Korn Ferry Tour Player of the Year and PGA Tour Rookie of the Year in consecutive years.

Speaking of: ... Rain ...

- Apropos -

We don't have many golfers who take to the course in bad weather, strong winds or rain. I think that's great.

Cameron Young

- Famous Golfers -

Cameron Young is an American professional golfer on the PGA Tour. In the spring of 2023 he is ranked among the top 20 in the world.

#14 Your friend, the putting green - part 3

- How to Golf -

Driving the ball from the tee to the green is something everyone can do. But what about a successful putt afterwards?

Patty Berg

- Famous Golfers -

Patty Berg was the leading female golfer of the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. With 15 major titles, she holds the all-time record for all women golfers.

#13 Your friend, the putting green - part 2

- How to Golf -

I have found time and time again that it is important to practice putting after iron swings. Here are more tips.

Max Homa

- Famous Golfers -

Californian John Maxwell Homa has been a professional golfer on the PGA Tour since 2013. In the course of his career, he has won there six times.

#12 Your friend, the putting green - part 1

- How to Golf -

Many golfers only practice with woods and irons before the round, neglecting the putter. This often takes its revenge on the scorecard.

#11 Keep your composure

- How to Golf -

The correct stance before hitting the ball is not even half the battle in golf, but you can't do it without it.

#9 An often disregarded mistake

- How to Golf -

Only those who know exactly where the ball is supposed to land can position themselves accordingly to the ball. Here are a few tips.

#10 The Slice - come to stay

- How to Golf -

The golfer's battle against the slice often feels like Don Quixote's battle against the windmills. But it doesn't have to be.

#8 The right "tool" for every purpose

- How to Golf -

"If you buy cheap, you buy twice." This sentence also applies to the first set of clubs that a golf novice buys.

#7 The agony of (club) choice

- How to Golf -

When it comes to choosing the right club, beginners in particular often face a problem. The solution to this is called "loft".

All Beginnings 16: Much Helps Much

- Still a Rookie -

One question I get asked all the time by non-golfers: Why do I have so many similar clubs in my bag? Here is the answer.

#6 The putt - about the happiness of the "plop"

- How to Golf -

The movement with which a putter is guided is fundamentally different from the complex swing with which the irons are used.

#5 The chip to the flag

- How to Golf -

The chip is used to place the ball as close as possible to the flag after the long shots from outside the green. But what to watch out for?

#4 With the pitch on the green

- How to Golf -

If you want to get the ball onto the green after a good tee shot, you use the pitch. There are a few points to keep in mind here.

All Beginnings 15: Golfing in Jurassic Park

- Still a Rookie -

Golf is a complex sport in which the player must constantly question himself. Mistakes quickly creep in and become a problem.

#3 Swinging in detail

- How to Golf -

There is a lot to consider when swinging. Therefore, when the ball flies in a curve, the alarm bells should ring.

Samuel Holland "Sam" Burns

- Famous Golfers -

U.S. Sam Burns made his professional golf debut in October 2017 on the PGA Tour at the Sanderson Farms Championship.

#2 Swinging to the green

- How to Golf -

A good game of golf stands and falls with the right swing. Unfortunately, there is no universal recipe for this.

Jordan Spieth

- Famous Golfers -

Jordan Spieth is an American professional golfer who won his first PGA tournament at the age of 20.

#1 Everything under control

- How to Golf -

The correct grip is the most important foundation for a golf career. Even here, a lot can be done wrong.

Milton Pouha "Tony" Finau

- Famous Golfers -

Milton Pouha "Tony" Finau is of Tongan and Samoan descent, the first person of that ancestry to play on the PGA Tour.

#0 Warm up properly before the first stroke

- How to Golf -

Many amateur golfers make the same mistake: they go straight from the car to the range to hit their first balls without any fuss. But there's a danger.

Viktor Hovland

- Famous Golfers -

Viktor Hovland is the first Norwegian to achieve victories on the PGA Tour and on the European Tour.

Collin Morikawa

- Famous Golfers -

Collin Morikawa became the first player since Bobby Jones in 1926 to win two majors in eight or fewer starts.

Matt Fitzpatrick

- Famous Golfers -

Matt Fitzpatrick was the leader of the amateur world rankings in 2004 at the age of 20. It was not until ten years later that he turned professional.

Justin Thomas

- Famous Golfers -

Justin Thomas played collegiate golf at the University of Alabama, where he finished first six times for the Crimson Tide.

Will Zalatoris

- Famous Golfers -

Will Zalatoris, who turned pro on Tour in 2018, was named PGA Tour Rookie of the Year for the 2020-21 season.

Xander Schauffele

- Famous Golfers -

Xander Schauffele won the gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics on August 1, 2021 with a final round of 4-under par.

Jon Rahm

- Famous Golfers -

Jon Rahm Rodríguez is a Spanish golfer on the DP World Tour and the PGA Tour and a former world number one.

Patrick Cantlay

- Famous Golfers -

Patrick Cantlay is an American professional golfer.

Cameron Smith

- Famous Golfers -

Australian Cameron Smith can look back on a successful 2022. He won the Open Championship and five other PGA tournaments.

William Ben Hogan

- Famous Golfers -

Ben Hogan was a US professional golfer whose swing technique is still considered exemplary by golfers around the world.

Scott Alexander Scheffler

- Famous Golfers -

The US-American Scott Alexander Scheffler was number 1 in the world rankings from March to October 2022. He won the Masters Tournament in 2022.

Srixon

- Manufacturers -

Srixon is one of the leading companies in the manufacture of golf balls. No other manufacturer holds so many patents.

Mildred "Babe" Zaharias

- Famous Golfers -

Mildred "Babe" Didrikson Zaharias was the most versatile female athlete in history, along with Charlotte Dod, according to Guinness World Records.

Kathrynne Ann Whitworth

- Famous Golfers -

Kathrynne Ann Whitworth began playing golf at age 15 and became a professional player at 19.

Honma

- Manufacturers -

Honma golf clubs, the manufacturer emphasizes, are not just ordinary clubs, each one is almost a work of art in itself.

Joo-Hyung Kim

- Famous Golfers -

The 20-year-old Joo-Hyung Kim is the first player since Tiger Woods in 1996 to record two PGA victories before his 21st birthday.

Annika Sörenstam

- Famous Golfers -

The Swede Annika Sörenstam has already hung up her professional career as a golfer in 2008.

Nelly Korda

- Famous Golfers -

Nelly Korda won the 2021 Olympic golf tournament in women's singles, becoming the third Olympic champion in this competition.

John Daly

- Famous Golfers -

John Daly is a bird of paradise in professional golf. Because of his unconventional nature, he is one of the most popular golfers in the USA.

Bobby Jones

- Famous Golfers -

Bobby Jones is considered one of the greatest golfers of all time. Despite his track record, he remained an amateur throughout his life and did not turn professional.

Arnold Palmer

- Famous Golfers -

The US American Arnold Daniel Palmer was the first star of the TV era of this sport, which began in the 1950s.

Gary Player

- Famous Golfers -

South African Gary Player, also known by his nickname "The Black Knight," became a professional golfer at the age of 17.

Bryson DeChambeau

- Famous Golfers -

Bryson DeChambeau plays with specially designed clubs and is known to enjoy arguing with referees over the rules.

Cobra

- Manufacturers -

As is often the case, a hobby golfer laid the foundation for Cobra. The Australian Thomas L. Crow developed the custom made equipment.

Marcel Siem

- Famous Golfers -

Marcel Siem started playing golf very early. At the age of 6, he had already earned a 36 handicap.

Titleist

- Manufacturers -

Titleist, founded in 1932, focuses on golf balls and clubs. The name is derived from "titlist", which means "title holder".

Miguel Ángel Jiménez

- Famous Golfers -

The Spaniard Miguel Ángel Jiménez has played his way up from humble beginnings. Today, he promotes young talent himself.

Wilson Staff

- Manufacturers -

In 1932, Gene Sarazen was inspired by the aerodynamics of an airplane wing to develop a club head.

Alexander Cejka

- Famous Golfers -

Alexander Cejka, born in Czechoslovakia, moved to Germany as a teenager to start his career here.

Mizuno

- Manufacturers -

Mizuno was the first company to design and produce golf clubs in Japan. The start for this was in 1933.

Rory McIlroy

- Famous Golfers -

The Northern Irishman Rory McIlroy was already successfully playing tournaments on the European Tour at the age of 16. He became a professional golfer at 17.

Ping

- Manufacturers -

Ping was a pioneer in the golf market in the field of "custom fitting". This developed into a special success story.

Theodore Ernest "Ernie" Els

- Famous Golfers -

South African-born Ernie Els combines power and agility in his game, which has earned him the nickname "The Big Easy."

"Oh behave"

- Etiquette and Fair Play -

Anyone who plays golf must abide by rules. And that applies not only to the game itself, but also to behavior and clothing.

Philip Alfred "Phil" Mickelson

- Famous Golfers -

Phil Mickelson was long considered one of the best golfers without a major title. But the tide has turned. Today, his successes are numerous.

TaylorMade

- Manufacturers -

The history of TaylorMade began with an ingenious idea: founder Gary Adams was the first to design a driver made of steel instead of wood.

Martin Kaymer

- Famous Golfers -

Martin Kaymer decided to play professional golf at the age of 15. At that time, he had already achieved a 0 handicap.

Callaway

- Manufacturers -

Callaway is a relatively young company in the golf market. The brand was founded in 1982 by the US American Ely Callaway.

Pádraig Harrington

- Famous Golfers -

Pádraig Harrington is an Irish professional golfer who plays on both the PGA European Tour and the US PGA Tour.

Nicholas Alexander "Nick" Faldo

- Famous Golfers -

Briton Nick Faldo is one of the most successful European golfers. His affinity for sports was evident from an early age.

Bernhard Langer

- Famous Golfers -

Bernhard Langer is the first German to make a name for himself as a successful golfer worldwide.

All Beginnings 14: My Most Difficult Opponent

- Still a Rookie -

Good golf is not only based on a sophisticated teeing technique. There is another cornerstone that should not be neglected.

All beginnings 13: Golfing is like driving a car

- Still a Rookie -

With the new club card in his pocket, the rookie golfer has amazing new experiences around the sport.

All Beginnings 12: Club Membership - Part 2

- Still a Rookie -

In addition to full membership, there are other ways to gain access to golf courses in Germany. Here it is necessary to calculate.

Eldrick "Tiger" Woods

- Famous Golfers -

Tiger Woods is an absolutely exceptional sportsman. His name still has charisma about a decade after his most successful period.

Mark's first "walk with ball accompaniment".

- Still a Rookie -

"If you run a website about a topic, you should also be familiar with the subject matter" - Mark thinks and collects new experiences.

Jack William Nicklaus

- Famous Golfers -

Tiger Woods is a household name to almost everyone. But the name Jack Nicklaus is also inextricably linked with golf.

All Beginnings 11: Club Membership - Part 1

- Still a Rookie -

If you want to play golf in Germany, you can hardly get around a club membership. One variant is full membership.

Training under control

- Equipment -

The individual golf swing depends on many parameters. A launch monitor can help to determine these.

All beginnings 10: Golf license passed - and now?

- Still a Rookie -

After passing the golf license, many new golfers have to make some investments: The equipment has to be completed.

Which club to use? - Part 2

- Equipment -

Smartwatches show distances on the round. But many special golf models can do much more.

All Beginnings 9: The Exam Day, Part 2

- Still a Rookie -

After the last putt comes the theory test. And thanks to the rule book and fellow examinees, that's no cause for concern.

Which club to use? - Part 1

- Equipment -

A laser measuring device can provide valuable assistance in deciding which club to use.

All Beginnings 8: The Exam Day, Part 1

- Still a Rookie -

The practical test for the golf license was nerve-racking. In the end, it was down to the wire.

Hybrids - saviors from adversity

- Equipment -

The hybrid club is not called "Rescue" for nothing. It is used as a helper in difficult situations.

All Beginnings 7: The Road to Golf License, Part 2

- Still a Rookie -

The rules of golf are rather dry in theory. But if you learn them on the course, they can even be fun. It depends on the teacher.

The fairway wood - not a gap filler

- Equipment -

The fairway wood closes the gap between driver and iron - and is also often easier to play. It all depends on the area of use.

All beginnings 6: The way to the golf license, part 1

- Still a Rookie -

The golf course starts far too early on a Saturday morning, and only the pro is in a good mood when he greets us. Fortunately, this mood is contagious.

The irons - all in one sentence

- Equipment -

There are a few things to consider when it comes to irons. The design of the club head and shaft length are important parameters.

All Beginnings 5: The Taster Course

- Still a Rookie -

The taster course can separate the wheat from the chaff: Who has fun and maybe talent? And who will leave it right away?

The wedges - bringing the good course score to the green

- Equipment -

The choice of the right wedge is often visible on the scorecard at the end of the round.

All beginnings 4: The first lanes

- Still a Rookie -

On the way across my very first golf course, I get to know every bush that lines the fairway: ball control is a foreign word.

The putter - a question of form

- Equipment -

The putter is the most important club in the bag and also the one with the most variations. The choice is not easy.

All Beginnings 3: Tasted Blood

- Still a Rookie -

A new time begins with the rattle of balls from the vending machine. The hustle and bustle of everyday life is forgotten and I learn new swear words.

The putter - a question of feeling

- Equipment -

The grip on the putter has - even more than with all other golf clubs - to do with feeling. Therefore, there is only one credo when buying: Try it out.

All Beginnings 2: With Prejudices

- Still a Rookie -

A promise is a promise: Today we're going out onto the pitch for the first time. There's no turning back. But first I have to get my thoughts in order.

Who is afraid of the driver ... and why actually?

- Equipment -

Golfers achieve the greatest distances with the driver. But golfers also have the greatest respect for the driver. That doesn't have to be a problem.

All Beginnings 1: The Snap Idea

- Still a Rookie -

I am a self-confessed couch potato. And yet my colleagues want to persuade me to play golf. I dare to try it out. Well, that could be something....

That was close!

- Still a Rookie -

Here's an interesting example of what can happen on the golf course.

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