I used to think replacing a divot meant finding the piece of grass, dropping it into the hole, and continuing…
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 to Wear Golfing Beginner Guide: Your First-Round Outfit
You do not need a closet full of golf brands for your first tee time. The bigger mistake is wearing…
Golf Course Safety Rules Every Player Should Know
I used to think golf-course safety was mostly common sense: stay out of the way, watch for flying balls, and…
Best Golf Travel Bag for Airline Travel: 6 Top Picks
The first time I fly with expensive clubs, I am not thinking only about scratches. I am thinking about baggage…
Easy Golf Exercises for Seniors at Home: 7 Simple Moves
A stiff back and shaky balance can steal more from a golf swing than a lack of effort. I prefer…
How to Repair Ball Marks on the Green: Stop Doing This!
The first time I repaired a ball mark, I made it disappear by pushing my tool beneath the crater and…
Best Golf Bag for Carrying Without Back Pain: Light Picks
By the time I reach the back nine, I want to be thinking about my next shot—not which shoulder hurts…
Golf Practice Plan for Beginners: From First Swings to the Course
I used to think beginner golf practice was mostly about getting to the driving range and hitting enough balls until…
Best golf gear for playing in hot weather: 12 Summer Essentials
Summer golf can be fantastic until the heat starts winning. In states such as Florida, Texas, Arizona, and Georgia, a…
Decoding How to Read a Golf Scorecard Like a Spatial Expert
A golf scorecard is not just a slip of paper for tallying strokes; it is a dense, two-dimensional spatial map…