The first time I tried to reserve a round, I expected the process to be as simple as choosing a…
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.
Improving Ball Striking Consistency With Better Contact and Control
I used to think inconsistent ball striking meant I needed a completely different golf swing. One day I could catch…
Golf Warm Up Routine Before a Morning Round
Early tee times can make my first few swings feel like they belong to somebody else. My hips feel tighter,…
Best Driver for Slow Swing Speed: Get More Distance Without Swinging Harder
I’ve always believed slower swing speed should change how you choose a driver, not force you to completely rebuild your…
What to Bring to a Golf Course: Ultimate Checklist
I still remember how uncertain I felt before one of my first rounds. I had clubs and a few golf…
Golf Swing Consistency Drills to Help You Find Your Rhythm
I used to think an inconsistent golf swing meant I needed to rebuild my mechanics from the ground up. Then…
5 Minute Golf Warm Up Before Tee Time: Start Strong
I hate the feeling of reaching the first tee with cold shoulders, stiff hips, and no idea where my opening…
Best Golf Clubs for High Handicappers: Clubs That Make Golf Easier
If you regularly lose strokes to slices, heavy iron shots, thin contact, or long approaches that never get airborne, the…
Best Golf Accessories Under $50: 10 Picks Worth Buying
Golf can get expensive quickly, but I have never believed every useful upgrade needs to come with a three-digit price…
How to Prepare for a Round of Golf and Start Strong
I used to think a few hurried practice swings were enough to get me ready for the first tee. That…