Swing Basics

Which tee box should you play from as a beginner? A simple, honest guide to choosing the right tees—and why moving up wi...

The best golf podcasts for beginners, chosen from my own listening time in Beckley—practical, entertaining, and all free...

The best golf books for beginners, chosen from my own reading pile in Beckley—practical, readable, and all under , wi...

Learn how to hit from the rough with simple club selection, setup, and swing tips from a 44-year Beckley golfer who's sp...

Learn how to mark a golf ball as a beginner—simple Sharpie designs, where to put your mark, and why a quick dot can save...

Learn how to prevent golf back pain with simple habits and stretches—from warm-up routines to core strength and post-rou...

Looking for a golf driving range near Beckley, WV? A 44-year local golfer shares where to hit balls, what to bring, and ...

A local's simple 5-minute warm-up routine for golf—three easy stretches and a few practice swings to wake up your body b...

Learn how to play golf in the rain as a beginner—waterproof gear, grip tips, and a simple mindset shift that keeps you s...

Learn how to play golf in the wind as a beginner—club selection, ball position, and the low punch shot that keeps your b...

Learn how to get out of a bunker as a beginner—setup, swing thought, and the two drills that finally stopped my sand nig...

Learn simple golf fitness exercises for beginners—gentle stretches and strength moves to prevent back pain and keep you ...

Learn how to hit a golf ball straight as a beginner—simple setup fixes, a calmer swing thought, and the drills that stop...

Learn how to hit a hybrid club as a beginner—simple setup, a sweeping swing thought, and the two drills that made it my ...

Learn how to read a golf green as a beginner—three local secrets for seeing slope, speed, and break that I learned on Be...

Learn how to hit a fairway wood as a beginner—setup, swing thought, and the two drills that finally got my 3-wood off th...

Learn how to practice golf in winter as a beginner—indoor drills, home putting, and a simple routine to keep your swing ...

What to expect your first time golfing—arrival, warm-up, the first tee jitters, pace of play, and why you'll probably lo...

Learn how to use the driving range as a beginner—warm up properly, practice with a plan, and stop wasting buckets of bal...

Learn what distances beginner golfers should expect from each club, how to find your own numbers, and why chasing distan...

Learn how to stop topping the golf ball as a beginner—three simple setup and swing fixes that finally got my iron shots ...

A simple weekly golf practice routine for beginners—three short sessions that build a real swing without burning you out...

Learn how to practice golf at home as a beginner—three simple drills using a mirror, a carpet, and a couple of alignment...

Learn how to chip a golf ball as a beginner—simple setup, swing thought, and drills that fixed my chunking and skulling ...

Learn how to fix a slice as a beginner—three simple fixes that finally straightened my ball flight, based on my own two-...

Learn the proper golf stance for beginners—feet, knees, posture, and alignment—so you can swing without feeling like you...

Learn how to putt as a beginner—setup, stroke, and the one green-reading trick that finally stopped my three-putts....

Learn how to drive a golf ball as a beginner—tee height, setup, and the one swing thought that finally got me airborne....

How to grip a golf club correctly—the one fundamental that fixes your slice, your distance, and your confidence, explain...

Learn golf swing basics without the overwhelm—grip, stance, and the first swing that won't make you quit....