Four hours and fifteen minutes. That’s the number most golfers quote, most courses print on their tee sheet, and most…
Author: Derek Whitfield
Derek Whitfield is a golf writer and equipment reviewer who believes the game should be fun before it is perfect. He covers golf tips and techniques, beginner guides, gear and equipment reviews, golf fitness, and course playing experiences — always with the relaxed, practical tone of someone who has shanked plenty of shots himself and learned to laugh about most of them. His work at Tappers Golf is built on one belief: golf does not need to be intimidating to be taken seriously. When he is not writing or testing the latest driver nobody asked him to review, Derek is losing golf balls in water hazards with impressive consistency, working on a swing that is always "almost there," and convincing friends that a good round is mostly about the company, not the score.
What Is a Links Golf Course?
Most golfers have heard the word “links” tossed around like it just means any old golf course. It does not.…
What Hand Do You Wear a Golf Glove On?
Most new golfers get this wrong at least once. You show up at the range, pull a glove out of…
Who Makes Kirkland Golf Balls: The Full Story
Costco sells a four-piece urethane golf ball for under $25 a dozen, and the golf world still hasn’t fully recovered…
How Long Does It Take to Play 9 Holes of Golf?
Here’s the honest answer most courses won’t tell you: a 9-hole round typically runs between 1.5 and 2.5 hours, and…
How to Play Golf: A Beginner’s Complete Guide
Most new golfers quit before their fifth round. Not because golf is impossible, but because nobody gave them a clear…
How Much Does a Golf Cart Cost? The Real Numbers
A basic new golf cart will run you anywhere from $4,000 to $15,000, and a fully loaded luxury model can…
How Much Does Top Golf Cost? Complete Price Guide
A sinle bay at Topgolf can run you anywhere from $25 to $65 per hour before you touch food, drinks,…
Red Stakes vs Yellow Stakes Golf: What Changes Your Drop?
The color of a penalty-area stake can change where you are allowed to drop by several yards. That is the…
How Many Clubs Are Allowed in a Golf Bag? The 14-Club Rule Explained
Most recreational golfers have reached into their bag mid-round and suddenly panicked: “Wait, did I grab an extra club from…