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Getting Started with Golf

October 31, 2025 / Staff

I learned to play golf in my 20s, and frankly it wasn’t all that easy. You’re always going to be jealous of people who learned to play as kids, as the game is just easier for them.

That said, you can still learn to play if you put them time in and make the effort to play the game properly from the beginning.

Golf is more than a game; it’s a lifelong pursuit that blends precision, strategy, and outdoor enjoyment. For newcomers, the sport can seem intimidating, but with the right approach, anyone can learn the fundamentals and start playing confidently. This guide covers everything a beginner needs to know, from equipment and rules to swing basics and etiquette, setting you up for success on the course.

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Classic Masters Jacket

April 9, 2017 / Staff

Finding this at a thrift store would be pretty damn cool . . .

This authentic Masters jacket from the 1950s was found in a Toronto thrift store in 1994. Bought for $5, it sold for $139,349 this morning! pic.twitter.com/W41JefI8C9

— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) April 9, 2017

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Nike gets out of golf equipment business

August 6, 2016 / Staff

The golf business is suffering, and Tiger Woods is nowhere to be found, so it can’t be a big surprise that Nike is getting out of the golf equipment business. So no more Nike clubs and balls, but they’ll still sell apparel and golf shoes.

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John Daly in pink

July 4, 2014 / Staff

This is pretty awesome. John Daly certainly has his own unique fashion sense!

PHOTOS: Best shots from the first round of The Greenbrier Classic: http://t.co/QClksOb9mN pic.twitter.com/bdLINjzNew

— Golf.com (@si_golf) July 3, 2014

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Golf styles for colder weather

October 25, 2013 / Staff

We’re getting to that time of the year that golfers in many parts of the country and around the world start to dread. Golf on a beautiful fall day can be spectacular as the leaves start changing and the crisp fall air gives you an energy boost. But those days aren’t the norm, as in many locations the cold rain starts to show up, along with much colder days when the sun is nowhere to be found. It’s a stark change from those hot summer days when you’re playing in shorts and sweating through your shirt after only a few holes. Also, in many locations winter is around the corner, meaning you have to put those golf clubs away unless you’re planning a golf junket out to a warm golf resort.

With the change in the seasons and the cooler weather, you need different golf gear of course as your shorts and polo shirt just won’t do. Of course it’s also an excuse to check out some of the latest styles and shop golf clothing online at Funciton18 and other golf retailers. The photo above has one of the effective golf windstoppers from Galvin Green you can find at the website. You’ll see they have a ton of colors available as golf clothing is getting more colorful just like other clothing styles. I’m partial to the more classic and understated look of the gray and black item above. It’s a very light, flexible jacket with excellent breathability and windblocking properties so you can also wear that jacket in all sorts of casual settings, not just on the course. This windproof half zip golf jacket is made from lightweight Gore WINDSTOPPER® Soft Shell fabric and features a soft collar, elasticated cuffs and a drawstring hem. Browse through the store and you’ll be prepared for these fall days on the links.