Golf Terms Glossary: 60+ Golf Words and Phrases Explained
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Golf Terms Glossary: 60+ Golf Words and Phrases Explained

Birdie, bogey, bump and run, sandbagger. Plain-English definitions of the golf terms you'll hear on the course, grouped by scoring, shots, equipment, rules and slang.
How to Identify Your Golf Clubs (Model, Year and Value)
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How to Identify Your Golf Clubs (Model, Year and Value)

Found old clubs in the garage or thinking about a trade-in? A simple five-step method to identify almost any golf club, plus how to read a Ping color dot and spot a fake Scotty Cameron.
Are Used Golf Clubs Worth It? What Wears Out and What Doesn't
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Are Used Golf Clubs Worth It? What Wears Out and What Doesn't

For most golfers, yes. Drivers have played to the same USGA limits for about 20 years. Here's what actually wears out on a golf club, what doesn't, and how to buy used with confidence.
Wedge Bounce Explained: Low, Mid or High Bounce?
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Wedge Bounce Explained: Low, Mid or High Bounce?

Two 56 degree wedges can play completely differently because of bounce. Here's what bounce is and how to pick low, mid or high bounce for your swing and course.
What Shaft Flex Do I Need? The Most Common Equipment Mistake in Golf
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What Shaft Flex Do I Need? The Most Common Equipment Mistake in Golf

Most recreational golfers play a shaft that's too stiff. Here's how to pick the right flex from your swing speed or carry distance, and how to tell if yours is wrong.
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Reshafting: When and Why It's Worth It

Reshafting swaps the entire shaft, not just the grip. Here's when it actually improves how a club performs for you.
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Getting Kids Into Golf Without Overspending

Weight and length matter more than brand for junior clubs. Here's how to size right without overspending on gear kids outgrow.
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New Year, New Bag: Where to Start If You're Upgrading Everything

A practical sequence for upgrading a whole bag: irons first, then driver, then wedges and putter last.
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What GolfRoots' 60-Day Return Policy Actually Covers

60 days from delivery, 100% store credit or cash back minus a 3% restocking fee. Here's how our return policy actually works.