If your wedge keeps slamming into the turf before the ball, your swing is bottoming out too early. That is…
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.
How To Reduce Stress While Playing Golf When Every Shot Feels Heavy
Golf can look peaceful from the cart path, but inside a player’s mind, one round can feel like a full…
Stop Chunking Shots: Guide How To Chip In Golf For Beginners
A few rounds ago, standing just off the green felt more stressful than hitting a drive. That experience led to…
Golf Ball Position Guide For Hitting Better Golf Shots
Watching golf on TV often makes every swing look effortless. In reality, many beginners struggle with thin shots, topped balls,…
How to Choose a Golf Course for Beginners Without Regret
Your first golf course can either make golf feel exciting or make you wonder why anyone enjoys the game. Pick…
Best Irons for Beginners and Improving Golfers
I know how frustrating golf can feel when every iron shot seems to come off thin, heavy, low, or leaking…
What Is An Executive Golf Course? The Faster Way To Enjoy Real Golf
Golf does not always have to mean a five-hour round, a packed Saturday tee sheet, and long holes that punish…
Executive Golf Courses for Casual Players: Play Fast, Spend Less, Enjoy More
Golf does not always need to feel like a five-hour test of patience, power, and perfection. Some days, I just…
New to Golf? Get To Know Golf Terminology for Scoring Guide
Standing on a golf course for the first time can feel like learning a new language. Players celebrate birdies, groan…
Muscle Recovery for Golf Injury: Common Mistakes That Slow Down Progress
Golf has a way of pulling people back onto the course before they’re truly ready. After a few days of…