As of late May 2025, President Donald Trump has reportedly played golf 27 times this year, according to publicly available tracking by various media outlets and golf-watching enthusiasts. While Trump is known for his deep love of the sport and frequent visits to his own properties, the exact number fluctuates depending on reporting sources. However, the consensus is clear: golf remains a central part of […]
If you’ve ever found yourself wondering, what is a scratch golfer?, you’re not alone. For those just stepping into the world of golf, the term may sound technical or even intimidating. Simply put, a scratch golfer is someone who can play to a Course Handicap of zero on any rated golf course. In other words, they consistently shoot par—a remarkable achievement that places them among […]
If you’ve ever found yourself asking, what is a handicap in golf, you’re far from alone. In the ever-evolving world of golf, especially here in Palm Desert where year-round sunshine fuels a passion for the game, understanding handicaps has become more important than ever in 2025. Whether you’re teeing off for the first time or looking to improve your competitive edge, knowing how the golf […]
It takes plenty of time and repetitions to get to the point where you’re swinging through a golf ball confidently and capably every time. It’s once you get to this point that the game really starts to become enjoyable, and you’re able to compete to the extent you’ve wanted to for a long time. For many golfers, it’s at this point in their development that […]
Many of us who golf regularly still want to see specific improvements in our game. It is like any type of pursuit – if you want to get better at golf you need to put in the practice time. The number one reason that golfers are going to be dissatisfied with their game is going to because of fundamental irregularities in their swing. It’s a […]
Christmas morning is going to be fairly predictable for most families and households across the USA and Canada on the morning of the 25th. Lots of gift-opening and long breakfasts with everyone in the best of spirits, enjoying Christmas Day. But in most households, once the afternoon comes around, there’s usually a long stretch before turkey time when everyone is doing their own thing. Some […]
If it’s only once in a blue moon that a person goes golfing, then maybe it’s possible that someone like that is indifferent to their score. But for the rest of us who are on the links often, there is always going to be the need to shave off strokes and get as far below par as possible. It’s the nature of the game, and […]
We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again – after Labor Day in the USA, it’s back to school and the expectation of fall and cooler temperatures on the way. That is if you live elsewhere in the country and not in Palm Desert, CA. Sure, kids have gone back to school here, and the seasons do change the same way no matter where […]
Spring has arrived and for a lot of people elsewhere in the country that means plenty of golf on the horizon through the summer. Golf in Palm Desert will be winding down soon here as this part of California starts to see searing temps, but greenskeepers in other regions are getting to work in preparation for all those ready to arrive and get their round […]
In any instance with developed muscle memory, it will be 100% beneficial if you go through the sequence of whatever it is, being firm yet loose and relaxed simultaneously. A golf swing may be the best example of how muscle memory development is critical to be consistent with movement in athletics, and any golf pro at a Palm Desert golf course will tell beginner golf learners that. […]
