I still remember how unfamiliar a golf course felt during my first visit. I understood how to swing a club,…
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.
Golf Etiquette Rules That Save Beginners From Embarrassment
I remember how uncertain a first round can feel. I worried about where to stand, when to hit, what to…
Overlap vs Interlock Golf Grip: Which One Works Better?
Here is the detail that surprises many golfers: there is no dominant “professional” grip anymore. A Golf Digest audit of…
How to Choose the Right Golf Course for a Better Round
I have learned that a beautiful course is not necessarily the best place to play. A layout can look spectacular…
How to Grip a Golf Club for Maximum Control For Beginners
A study published in the Journal of Sports Sciences revealed that a player’s grip pressure can involuntarily spike by over…
How To Improve Weight Transfer In Golf Swing
Why Weight Transfer Feels Hard for Most Golfers The fastest way to learn how to improve weight transfer in golf…
How to Stop Coming Over the Top in Golf for More Consistent Contact
I first noticed how frustrating an over-the-top move can be when a swing felt fine at the top, but the…
How to Stay Fit for Golf: Simple Habits That Make a Big Difference
Golf has a reputation for being a low-impact sport, but anyone who plays regularly knows it can be surprisingly demanding.…
What Golf Clubs Do You Really Need as a Beginner?
When I first started playing golf, I thought a full bag made me look prepared. Then I realized more clubs…
How to Rotate Hips in Golf Swing Properly for Power
If your swing feels stuck, your hips may be sliding instead of turning. I learned how to rotate hips in…