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Michelle Wie - 07 Sony Open 3
Michelle Wie - 2007 Sony Open - 3
Michelle Wie Pictures
Looking for Michelle Wie pictures? Look no farther - check out these Michelle Wie photo galleries from the About.com Golf Guide.
British Open Winners
Look at the list of winners through the years, going back to 1860, of the British Open Golf Championship.
Golf Formats and Golf Bets
Need to know the definition of a golf tournament format or a golf bet or betting game? Check Golf Tournament Formats and Golf Bets section of the About.com Golf Glossary.
Michelle Wie - Nike 1
Michelle Wie - Nike Golf Appearance 1
Golf Rules
Browse through the Official Rules of Golf on About.com, or click to a specific rule to decipher a rules quandary.
Free Online Golf Games
Looking for some free online golf games? Here are a few suggestions for the best free online golf games out there on the Web.
Golf Beginners FAQ
The Golf for Beginners FAQ helps those interested in becoming golfers answer questions that are sure to come up.
Golf Handicap Calculator - Free Golf Handicap Calculator
Calculate your handicap index with the About Golf Guide's free golf handicap calculator.
Golf Club Distances - Golf Club Distance
What are the typical golf club distances? From the Beginners FAQ, the About Golf Guide examines that question.
Proper Lead-Hand Grip
What is the proper way to play your lead hand (top hand) on the handle of the golf club? This article gives step-by-step instruction for the proper lead-hand grip.
Glossary of Golf Terms
The golf glossary from the About Golf Guide has the definitions of those hard-to-understand golf terms.
Proper Golf Setup
Learn how to make the proper golf setup with this step by step that includes alignment, ball position, feet and hand position, posture, balance and more.
Choosing the Right Shaft Flex
What is the role of shaft flex in a golf club and golf swing? Understanding shaft flex can help improve your game.
British Open Golf
The Open Championship, a k a the British Open, is the oldest championship in golf. Learn more about its history and records.
Free Golf Tips
Does your golf game need a little help? Check out these free golf tips.
Meet the Wedges
Beginning golfers sometimes aren't sure which golf clubs do what, or why. Here, the About.com Golf Guides tries to help beginners understand wedges, including sand wedges, gap wedges and lob wedges.
Michelle Wie Biography
Take a closer look at Michelle Wie and learn more about the latest golf phenom.
Michelle Wie at the 2005 U.S. Women's Open - 9
Check out these photos of Michelle Wie from the 2005 U.S. Women's Open.
Golf Tips - Drivers and Irons
Need help with your driver or iron play? Check out these free tips for the full swing to find help with drivers and irons.
Greg Norman
Learn more about golfer Greg Norman with this profile from the About.com Golf Guide.
Paula Creamer Pictures
Check out these photos LPGA Tour golfer Paula Creamer.
Golf Handicap FAQ
This Golf Handicap FAQ answers frequently asked questions about golf handicaps.
Golf Instruction Videos
Need help with your game? Check out these free golf instruction video clips from About.com.
Natalie Gulbis - 07 Safeway 3
Natalie Gulbis - 2007 Safeway International - 3
Scramble
A definition of the golf term "scramble" from the About Golf Glossary.
Golf Drivers - Reviews / News
Looking for reviews or news about golf drivers? Check the Golf Drivers page from the About.com Golf Guide for the latest info.
Most Common Ways to Grip Club
There are many ways to hold the handle of the golf club, but three of those ways are used almost exclusively: the Vardon Overlap, the Interlocking, and the Ten Finger grips. Here's a look at those three types of grips, plus some info on the proper pressure to apply when holding the golf club.
Golf Basics - Tips
Read these free golf tips that focus on the basics, including such fundamentals as alignment, posture and balance.
Golf Irons - Reviews / News
Looking for reviews or news about golf irons? Check the Golf Irons page from the About.com Golf Guide for the latest info.
Michelle Wie - Nike 5
Michelle Wie - Nike Golf Appearance 5
Golf Shafts FAQ
Check out these frequently asked questions about golf shafts. Better yet, check out their answers!
Golf Rules FAQ
This Golf Rules FAQ answers frequently asked questions about the Rules of Golf.
Meet the Irons
Beginning golfers sometimes aren't sure which golf clubs do what, or why. Here, the About.com Golf Guides tries to help beginners understand irons, from the 3-iron to the pitching wedge.
Photo Gallery: Michelle Wie at the 2004 Hawaii Pearl Open
Photos of Michelle Wie at the 2004 Hawaii Pearl Open.
Golf Putting Tips
Need help with your putting? Check out this collection of free golf tips that focus on putting.
Steel vs. Graphite
What's best for your golf game - steel shafts or graphite shafts? Your Golf Guide looks at the pros and cons of each type of shaft.
NabiscoWorld "Golf Course"
Learn more about the free "Golf Course" game offered by NabiscoWorld / Candystand in this review from the About.com Golf Guide.
Beginners: Meet the Golf Clubs
Beginning golfers sometimes aren't sure which golf clubs do what, or why. Here, the About.com Golf Guides tries to help beginners understand the different types of golf clubs and their uses.
Fixing a Slice
Get these free tips for diagnosing the cause of your slice on the golf course, and fixing the problems so you can stop slicing.
Balance, Rhythm in Golf Swing
See what good balance and rhythm looks like in the golf swing, and learn how to do it yourself.
Michelle Wie - 07 Sony Open 2
Michelle Wie - 2007 Sony Open - 2
British Open Quiz
Test your knowledge of British Open trivia with this quiz from the About Golf Guide.
Golf Tips - Wedges
Shape up your play with wedges with these free tips on chipping, pitching and sand shots.
Golf Handicap FAQ: How is H...
From the Golf Handicap FAQ, the About Golf Guide answers the question, "How is Handicap Index calculated?"
Golf FAQ: What is Slope Rat...
From the Golf FAQ, the About Golf Guide answers the question, "What is slope rating?"
Michelle Wie - Nike 3
Michelle Wie - Nike Golf Appearance 3
Oldest Major Winners
Find out who the oldest golfers are to win one of the men's major championships in golf.
Golf Equipment Reviews / News
Find the latest golf equipment reviews and golf equipment news from the About.com Golf Guide.
Golf Handicaps - An Overview
Get an overview of the USGA Handicap System and how golf handicaps help the game of golf.
Royal Birkdale - Hole No. 17
Royal Birkdale - Hole No. 17
PGA Tour Records
Find out who holds the most important PGA Tour records with this run through the tour recordbook.
Michelle Wie - '08 German Open
Here is a photo slideshow of golfer Michelle Wie in action at the 2008 Ladies German Open on the Ladies European Tour.
Paula Creamer - Event 2
Paula Creamer - Event 2
Michelle Wie - 07 Sony Open 1
Michelle Wie - 2007 Sony Open - 1
Golf Course Handicap Calculator
Figure your course handicap using this free course handicap calculator from the About Golf Guide.
What is a Links Course?
From the Golf History FAQ, the About Golf Guide addresses the question, "What is a links course?"
Keys to Hitting a 460cc Driver
Are there things you should be doing to get the most out of your oversized driver? Kevin Downey offers these four keys to hitting a 460cc driver.
Links
A definition of the golf term "links" from the About Golf Glossary.
Golf Beginners Guide
From the Beginners FAQ, the About Golf Guide answers the questions, "How is score kept in golf?"
Proper Trailing-Hand Grip
Identify the sections of the fingers on your trailing hand.
Michelle Wie - Nike 2
Michelle Wie - Nike Golf Appearance 2
Natalie Gulbis - 07 Safeway 2
Natalie Gulbis - 2007 Safeway International - 2
Natalie Gulbis Pictures
Looking for Natalie Gulbis pictures? Here are some galleries of the popular LPGA golfers.
Birdie
A definition of the golf term "birdie" from the About Golf Glossary.
How to Properly Re-Grip You...
Interested in re-gripping your golf clubs? Here are the steps you'll have to take to do it correctly.
Golf Betting Games / Side Bets
What are the most popular golf betting games and side bets? And how are they played? Find out from the About.com Golf Guide.
Golf Tournament Formats
What are the most popular golf tournament formats, and what are their rules? The About.com Golf Guide goes over 10 of the top tourney formats.
Meet the Woods
Beginning golfers sometimes aren't sure which golf clubs do what, or why. Here, the About.com Golf Guides tries to help beginners understand woods - drivers and fairway woods.
Golf Balls - Reviews / News
Looking for reviews or news about golf balls? Check the Golf Balls page from the About.com Golf Guide for the latest info.
U.S. Open Champions
View a list of past champions, going back to 1895, of the U.S. Open golf championship.
How to Clean Golf Clubs
Cleaning your golf clubs is an important chore that needs to be performed every so often to help keep your clubs in good shape.
Golf Etiquette
Brush up on golf etiquette to help keep the game enjoyable.
Michelle Wie - Nike 6
Michelle Wie - Nike Golf Appearance 6
Meet the Utility/Hybrid Clubs
Beginning golfers sometimes aren't sure which golf clubs do what, or why. Here, the About.com Golf Guides tries to help beginners understand utility clubs and hybrids.
Definition: Texas Scramble
A definition of the golf term "Texas Scramble" from the About.com Golf Glossary.
Before You Buy First Clubs
What factors should you consider before buying your first set of golf clubs? The About.com Golf Guide has some suggestions.
Michelle Wie - 07 Sony Open 7
Michelle Wie - 2007 Sony Open - 7
Paula Creamer - Vaidisova
Paula Creamer - Nicole Vaidisova
Ten Basic Rules & Etiquette
Playing your first round of golf can be intimidating. Will you know how to act on a golf course? Will you be unsure of yourself and the rules? Here's a quick primer - 10 basics of rules of etiquette - that will make your first round of golf go easier.
Michelle Wie - 07 Sony Open 4
Michelle Wie - 2007 Sony Open - 4
Ball Flight Tip Sheets
Why does your golf ball slice? Why are you hitting hooks? Here are some quick tips on various ball flights that help explain why the ball flies the way it does.
Golfer Pictures
Looking for photos of pro golfers? Check out these golfers pictures from the About.com Golf Guide.
Golf Almanac - Almanac of Golf Records, Accomlishments, Events
Page through the About.com Golf Almanac to find golf's greatest accomplishments, major winners, stats, trivia and more.
Michelle Wie - 07 Sony Open 6
Michelle Wie - 2007 Sony Open - 6
The Big Break: Kaanapali
Learn more about the Golf Channel reality series, The Big Break: Kaanapali.
Definition: Best Ball
A definition of the golf term "best ball" from the About.com Golf Glossary.
Marking the Scorecard
If you're a beginner, you might be unsure of some of the different ways to mark the golf scorecard. Here's a rundown of 10 of the most common methods for marking the scorecard.
Woods and Hybrids
Looking for reviews or news about fairway woods or utility clubs? Check the Fairway Woods - Utility Clubs page from the About.com Golf Guide for the latest info.
Golf FAQ
From the Golf FAQ, the About Golf Guide looks at how the USGA determines course rating and slope rating.
Fixing a Hook
Get these free tips for diagnosing the cause of your hook on the golf course, and fixing the problems so you can stop hooking the ball.
Michelle Wie - Nike 4
Michelle Wie - Nike Golf Appearance 4
How to Choose a New Shaft
Master clubmaker Dennis Mack provides a step-by-step primer on choosing a new or replacement shaft for your golf clubs.
Michelle Wie - 07 Sony Open 5
Michelle Wie - 2007 Sony Open - 5
Golf History FAQ
This Golf History FAQ answers frequently asked questions about the history of golf.
Hitting Down on the Ball
If you want a golf ball to go up, your golf swing must hit down on the ball. Hitting down on the ball with irons makes it go up, and a veteran teaching professional explains why.
How High to Tee the Ball
This entry in the Golf Beginners FAQ addresses the question, how high should the ball be teed?
British Open Records
Looking for tournament records from the British Open? Look no further!
Claret Jug
How did the trophy awarded to the winner of the British Open come to be the "Claret Jug"? The About.com Golf Guide provides the answer.
Hitting Down - Short Game
Instructor Clive Scarff explains how chipping and pitching are made more difficult by golfers who try to hit up rather than hitting down.
Golf Movies
Take a look at the About Golf Guide's picks for the five best movies about golf ever made.
Mishit Tip Sheets
Get some quick tips for diagnosing and correcting top shots in golf.
The Masters - Past Champions
Find out which golfers have won The Masters since the golf major's inception in 1934.
Origin of Word "Golf"
From the Golf History FAQ, the About Golf Guide answers the question, "What is the origin of the word golf?"
Michelle Wie Timeline
Check out this timeline of accomplishments by Michelle Wie.
Rules of Golf - Rule 27: Ba...
Rule 27 from the Official Rules of Golf, courtesy of the United States Golf Association.
Golf Putters - Reviews / News
Looking for reviews or news about golf putters? Check the Golf Putters page from the About.com Golf Guide for the latest info.
Golf Clubs FAQ
Check out this FAQ about golf clubs to find out more information about the technical side of the game.
Golf Course Pictures
Looking for golf course pictures? Find photo galleries of great golf courses from the About.com Golf Guide.
Introduction to Stableford
Are you unsure of how a Stableford Competition or Modified Stableford Competition is played? This introductions to Stableford from the About.com Golf Guide should help.
Eagle
A definition of the golf term "eagle" from the About Golf Glossary.
7-8-9 Method for Pitch Shots
Instructor Mel Sole explains the 7-8-9 Method, a formula for success in achieving consistency on pitch shots.
Buying Junior Golf Clubs
What should you look for in a set of golf clubs for your child? Frank Mantua, a top junior instructor and author, provides some suggestions in this guide for parents.
Golf Jokes
Need a good laugh? Check out this collection of golf jokes from About.com. You can even add your own favorites.
Understanding Swingweight
What is swingweight in a golf club, and is it something every golfer needs to be concerned with? The About.com Golf Guide examines swingweight.
Bogey
A definition of the golf term "bogey" from the About Golf Glossary.
Rules of Golf - Rules 26
Rule 26 from the Official Rules of Golf, courtesy of the United States Golf Association.
Michelle Wie at the 2005 Samsung World Championship - 4
Check out these photos of Michelle Wie from the 2005 Samsung World Championship.
PGA Tour Career Wins
Who has the most career wins on the PGA Tour? Here's a list of all players who have 16 or more career wins on the PGA Tour.
US Open Golf Tournament
Learn more about the U.S. Open Golf Tournament by browsing through past tournaments and records.
Non-Conforming Drivers
Check out the list of non-conforming drivers to see if your big stick is legal.
Rules of Golf at a Glance
Here is an introduction to the Rules of Golf that can give beginners in the game a quick glance and the key elements of the rules.
Sand Shots - Three Keys to Successful Sand Play
Golf instructor Marty Fleckman discusses the three keys to successful play from greenside bunkers.
Drills - Balance and Rhythm
Check out these drills that can help you develop good balance and rhythm in your golf swing.
Golf Handicap FAQ: What is ...
From the Golf Handicap FAQ, the About Golf Guide explains Equitable Stroke Control.
Golf Rules FAQ: What's the ...
From the Golf Rules FAQ, the About Golf Guide answers the question, "How many clubs are allowed to be carried in competition?"
Michelle Wie at the 2005 LPGA SBS Open - 3
Check out these photos of Michelle Wie from the 2005 LPGA Tour SBS Open at Turtle Bay.
Paula Creamer - LPGA Pose 5
Paula Creamer - LPGA Pose 5
Men's Majors - Most Victories
See which male golfers have won the most major championship titles, including professional and amateur.
Bounce
A definition of the golf term "bounce" from the About Golf Glossary.
Australian Golfers Calendar
Some of the top Australian female golfers posed for a racy calendar designed to support breast cancer research - only to have the breast cancer charity withdraw its support of the calendar.
How to Develop a Good Putting Stroke
Noted golf instructor Mel Sole describes a practice method that will help you develop a better putting stroke.
Explaining the Callaway Scoring System
A definition of the golf term 'Callaway Systm' (or 'Callaway Scoring System') from the About.com Golf Glossary.
Michelle Wie - Nike 7
Michelle Wie - Nike Golf Appearance 7
Kim Welch Pictures
Check out these Kim Welch pictures from "Big Break: Kaanapali."
Definition: Bingo Bango Bongo
A definition of the golf term "Bingo Bango Bongo" from the About.com Golf Glossary.
Golf Swing Speed - Do This Golf Exercise To Improve Your Power
Need to increase your swing speed and golf power? Try the Lunge With a Twist exercise
Tiger Woods Quiz
Test your knowledge of Tiger Woods trivia with this quiz from the About Golf Guide.
Handicap Row on Scorecard
What do the seemingly random numbers that appear on the "handicap" line of golf scorecards mean? This FAQ from the About.com Golf Guide provides the answer.
Golf for Beginners
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Famous Golfers - Men
Learn more about some of the most famous male golfers from throughout the history of golf.
Rules of Golf - Rule 1
Rule 1 from the Official Rules of Golf, courtesy of the United States Golf Association.
Paula Creamer - LPGA Pose 2
Paula Creamer - LPGA Pose 2
6-8-10 Chipping Method
Need a little help with your chipping around greens? The 6-8-10 Method is a formula for success from instructor Mel Sole.
Get Fit for Golf Clubs
A custom clubfitting should be on your list of things to do if you are considering buying new golf clubs.
Paula Creamer - LPGA Pose 6
Paula Creamer - LPGA Pose 6
Paula Creamer Glamour Shots
Paula Creamer - 2005 Awards
Paula Creamer - LPGA Pose 8
Paula Creamer - LPGA Pose 8
Golf Club Lofts
Check out this FAQ to find out if there are accepted industry-wide standards for the lofts of golf clubs.
Women's Golf Clubs
Looking for information about women's golf clubs? This section of the About.com Golf Guide provides the latest news and reviews.

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