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How Much Are Golf Lessons?

Apr 01, 2021

There are many ways to get better at the game of golf. For beginners, golf lessons are a worthwhile investment, especially if you’re serious about improving your game in every aspect possible. With quality golf lessons, you can learn the rules and techniques of the sport while also improving your swings.

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How Much Is a Golf Simulator?

Mar 25, 2021

Who doesn’t dream about waking up, drinking a cup of coffee, and then playing a round of golf? For most people, this would require hopping in the car and making a trip to a local golf course. Yet, with a golf simulator, you can enjoy a round—or two!—from the comfort of your own home.

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How to Get Better at Golf

Mar 04, 2021

Getting better at golf boils down to being able to reduce strokes off of your score, but this can feel like an uphill battle, especially when you often find yourself over par and hitting slices. The good news is that there’s always room for improvement! Before investing a lot of time and money into improving your golf skills, consider some of these simple changes that can have a huge impact. Keep reading to learn tips and tricks for how to improve your golf game.

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How to Fix a Slice in Golf

Feb 25, 2021

If you struggle with a slice, you definitely aren’t alone. In fact, a large majority of golfers struggle with this. More often than not, a slice is caused by a poor grip, which causes a steep swing. The end result is a high, weak shot, which is the opposite of what you want.

Home Golf Simulator Buyer’s Guide

Feb 10, 2021

Foresight Sports offers the best home golf simulators. These simulators combine advanced technology with user-friendly features suitable for all skill levels. Transform any space into a dynamic practice area and enjoy playing golf right from your home.

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How to Organize Your Golf Bag

Feb 01, 2021

Golf is a game of not only skill, but concentration and focus. One of the best ways to stay focused on the game is to practice good organization when it comes to your golf bag. There’s nothing worse than a cluttered bag, which requires you to frantically dig around to find the item you need. There’s nothing worse than needing to use a certain club but being unable to find it. This causes stress and anxiety, and it gives your opponent a clear advantage in the game.

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How to Properly Clean Golf Clubs

Jan 01, 2021

After spending a few weekends at the local golf course, chances are your golf clubs are less than pristine. Those line drives have a great way of getting dirt and other debris into every nook and cranny of your clubs.

How Many Golf Balls Are on the Moon?

Dec 25, 2020

We all know that dozens of astronauts have made their way to the moon, but did you know that many have left their own souvenirs behind? Not everything that goes up must come down! According to several sources, there are all sorts of items on the moon, including a golden olive branch, five U.S. flags, a family portrait, and even a javelin. You also may have heard that a particular astronaut also left behind golf balls.

How Does Putting Work on a Golf Simulator?

Dec 02, 2020

There’s nothing better than enjoying a round of golf with friends. It’s even better when you can hit the course on a brisk, clear day. However, sometimes mother nature doesn’t cooperate. In some instances, you just don’t have the time to make it to the course. So, how can you continue to improve your game when conditions aren’t in your favor? Meet the home golf simulator.

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How Altitude Affects Golf Ball Distance

Nov 25, 2020

If you’ve been around the game of golf for long enough, you’ve probably heard that the ball carries around 10% farther when playing at a high altitude—but how true is this statement? Here’s everything you need to know about the effects of altitude on golf ball distance and what kind of adjustments you need to make when playing at a higher or lower altitude than normal. We’ll also discuss how a golf ball launch monitor can help you prepare for altitude differences.

In their Words

Nov 05, 2020

“The GCQuad is the only launch monitor that provides the absolute truth on club head performance.” Michael Breed Founder, Michael Breed Golf Academy Chief Digital Instructor for Golf Digest

Reggie at Home

Nov 04, 2020

How does former NFL running back and Super Bowl XLIV winner Reggie Bush get his golf fix at home? With a Foresight Sports Sim-In-A-Box™ golf simulator.

Butch Harmon

Nov 04, 2020

Why does Butch Harmon, the world’s top golf instructor, trust Foresight Sports as the go-to technology for his exclusive school of golf?

Top 7 of the Best Golf Launch Monitors of 2021

Nov 01, 2020

Whether you golf for fun or like to hit the course competitively, you know all about the importance of a golf launch monitor. This is one of the must-have items if you’re looking to improve your game, from putting to driving. While launch monitors are often a luxury item that are priced beyond the average golfer’s budget, you’d be surprised at some of the options on the market.

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What to Expect at Your First Golf Tournament

Oct 25, 2020

The time has finally come—your first golf tournament! Chances are that you’re feeling excited, anxious, and every other emotion in the book. As an avid golfer, you already know how difficult the sport is, and being part of a tournament just takes things to the next level. With increased pressure to perform and having to play against strangers, you face a whole new dynamic. This isn’t a friendly game with your best guy friends! Don’t fret. With the right preparation, you can make your first tournament a success.

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Sharing a Golf Game with Your Kids

Oct 02, 2020

Golf is a game of sophistication and, from a child’s point of view, it’s something that adults do to pass time. While the green is typically a place to discuss business dealings or to catch up with friends, it can also be a great spot for parents to connect with their kids. While your kiddo may not see golf the same way you do, there’s plenty about the game that any kid is sure to love. With a few minor adjustments, you can turn a game of patience and dedication into one that the whole family enjoys.

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Improving Your Golf Game: It Takes More Than Just Hitting the Ball

Sep 25, 2020

Hitting the ball consistently well is the most critical skill to learn when it comes to playing golf. However, if you want to get better, it takes a lot more than just swinging at balls. Not only do you have to hit with purpose, but you have to know how to hit, how to aim, and how to power a swing. With enough time, you can vastly improve your game and decrease your scores. And if you can’t get to the range, a golf simulator can provide a perfect opportunity to hone these skills further.

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Simple Tips to Improve Your Golf Game

Sep 01, 2020

No one is born a scratch golfer. Like any other sport, it takes time and effort to be good - consistently good - at the game. Even then, there is always room for improvement. Whether you’re new to the game of golf or a seasoned player looking for a way to perform better on the course, we’ve got you covered. Keep reading to learn some simple tips that will improve your golf game. We’ll also discuss how a golf simulator can be just as beneficial as spending time on the range.

Establishing a Fitness Routine Through Golf

Aug 25, 2020

Golf may not be a sport that requires intense physical exertion, but it’s still a physical activity nonetheless. The average PGA Tour course length is around 7,200 yards, which equates to a little over four miles, and the average player plays around 78 rounds per year. Do the math, and you’ll quickly see just why golf can be part of your fitness routine.

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Common Golf Injuries & How to Avoid Them

Aug 01, 2020

Golf is a sport that can be played by anyone, no matter their age or skill level. Hitting the green is a great way to spend time outdoors and stay active, without putting too much stress on your body. While golf isn’t a contact sport, there are injuries that can happen at all levels of play. Keep reading to learn about some of the most common golf injuries. We’ll also discuss the many ways you can avoid injury, including the use of an at-home golf simulator.

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13 Responsibilities That Make Caddies Indispensable in Golf

Jul 30, 2020

The golf caddy is an important job. The caddy is there to help provide assistance to the golfer and serve their needs. They have many different types of responsibilities that go beyond carrying the golfer’s clubs and keeping score.

Making Sure You Have the Right Swing Posture

Jul 29, 2020

One of the key parts of playing golf well is making sure you have the right swing posture. It isn’t easy to achieve, though. You’ll have to make sure almost every body part is properly positioned.

Learn the Layout: Parts of the Golf Course You Run Into

Jul 29, 2020

Golf courses come in all different shapes and sizes. Most have 18 holes, and at each hole the golfer takes a drive or stroke in order to move the ball around the course to the next hole. The aim is to go from tee to green as quickly as possible, with as few strokes. Whether you’re brand new to golfing or are a novice that has taken a few golf lessons, there are some parts of the golf course that you'll need to know. Understanding each component will come in handy when choosing a club or planning a shot.

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Will Fake Grass Ever Replace Natural Turf in Professional Golf?

Jul 02, 2020

Artificial grass has made major advances in recent years, and many indoor golf facilities and courses in drought-stricken areas have solid reasons to consider fake grass playing surfaces. However, there are a number of disadvantages to playing golf on an artificial surface, which leads many to believe that natural grass will never be replaced at the professional level. Let’s delve beneath the surface and discuss why real grass is deeply rooted in the tradition and sport of professional golf.

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Tips for Beating the Heat While Golfing This Summer

Jun 25, 2020

The dog days of summer have officially arrived! And while summer brings longer days, which means more time to spend on the course, the scorching temperatures can really put a damper on your tee time. The good news is that there are all sorts of ways to beat the heat so that you can get the most out of your time on the course. Keep reading for tips and tricks to stay cool, and why you should consider an indoor golf simulator for those days when the heat is just too much.

Three Common Grips in Golf (with Pros and Cons for Each)

Jun 23, 2020

There’s no one exactly right way to play golf. Over the last six hundred or so years this game has been played, techniques and strategies have been constantly evolving. Of course, there are basics that you’ll need to get right, but even now nothing is set in stone. Certain swings, movements, and clubs come and go like any other trend. New players will arrive with new techniques, and old techniques will become less popular.

COVID-19 and Golf Courses

Jun 01, 2020

Compared to other sports, golf is one of the safest activities to participate in during the COVID-19 pandemic. Golf isn’t a contact sport and, in general, it doesn’t require that you come in close contact with other players. Yet, it’s still more important than ever to take proper precautions when you’re out on the green. Here’s what you need to know about safely golfing during the COVID-19 pandemic and why an at-home golf simulator may be the best option for some avid golfers.

The 7 Advantages a Launch Monitor Can Give You

May 11, 2020

Whether you’re a longtime golf player or just starting out, in almost every session you’ll be looking to improve your game. After all, the better you get, the better the game gets. You’ll have more fun, be able to play more courses, start beating your friends, and, above all, have that wonderful sense of self-accomplishment that comes with a round well played.

Advanced Course Management Strategies

May 02, 2020

One of the best ways to improve your golf game is to improve your course management skills. While it helps to have a solid swing, making smart decisions as you navigate the course can be a huge game-changer. Having superior course management skills will take you much further than just having the physical skills. Keep reading to learn about some advanced course management skills so that you can lower your scores.

Does Distance Off the Tee Really Matter?

Apr 25, 2020

One of the most enduring debates in golf is the importance of the long game versus the short game. Does distance off the tee really matter? What should you focus on to lower your score by the biggest amount? The answer to this is, as you might expect, more complicated than it seems. After all, we wouldn’t still be having this debate if it were easy to answer! Here, we’re going to look into the arguments for both sides and weigh in with our own opinion on the matter.

The Basics of Proper Golf Setup

Apr 01, 2020

When you work on your golf game, what is it that gets your attention? If you are like most golfers, you spend your time working on things like grip, swing plane, the transition, and other related fundamentals. To be sure, those pieces of the golf swing puzzle are important—but what about your stance? If you are serious about your game, working on your setup is a key element. After some setup work, the results you get on your portable golf launch monitor are likely to move in the right direction.

U.S. Soccer Numbers Explained

Mar 25, 2020

Soccer is a highly tactical game and, if you want to have a successful team, every player has to play their part. That means knowing their assigned role on the field and slotting into the right position as needed.The terminology around player positions can sometimes be confusing, especially since soccer is a world game. There are a few different names for every position, sometimes dependent on which formation is used—and that’s without mentioning all the different languages!

How to Enjoy the Process of Improving Your Game

Mar 03, 2020

If you are reading this, the chances are good that you are not a professional golfer. Therefore, you are not playing this game to earn a paycheck, and it is purely a recreational pursuit. With that in mind, do you ever wonder why you aren’t having more fun when you practice? Some people treat practice like an obligation when it is, in fact, an optional activity. If you are going to do it, you might as well enjoy it. Whether you practice with a golf simulator or out on the range, it’s important to have a great time.

Overlooked Ways to Benefit from a Launch Monitor

Mar 02, 2020

Are you using a launch monitor to improve your golf game? If not, you are missing out on a big opportunity to take a step forward on the links. Whether you would like to hit longer drives, more accurate iron shots, better putts—or all of the above—a good launch monitor can help make it happen. With the best launch monitor on your side, you’ll have all the data you need to make informed decisions and wise changes to your technique.

A Golfer’s Insight into Solving Long Iron Problems

Feb 25, 2020

As a golfer, you already know that long irons are some of the hardest clubs to hit in the game. In fact, in recent years, more and more players have been tossing out their three irons and four irons in favor of extra hybrids. While that’s a good choice for some golfers, it’s not right for everyone. To hit long irons well, you need to know how to swing a golf club properly, and you need to spend plenty of time in practice. Let’s take a look at a few key tips for this area of the game.

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PGA 2020

Feb 11, 2020

The theme of this year’s PGA Show was “All In”: all in on the best data, the best simulation, the best driving range experience, and - most importantly - all in on making your game the best it can be! We unveiled new products and exciting software updates, and our all-star lineup of ambassadors came back for another year of product demonstrations.

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Why Chip and Pitch Shots Are Overlooked – but Essential

Feb 01, 2020

To make your way around a golf course successfully, you need to have a variety of shots at your disposal. It’s important to hit the ball well off the tee, of course, and hitting solid iron shots is a great way to set up birdie putts. It should go without saying that you’ll need to putt well in order to reach your goals.

The Importance of the Short Game: How It Can Make All the Difference

Jan 25, 2020

As an avid golfer, you dream of making beautiful swings with your driver, sending the ball soaring hundreds of yards down the middle of the fairway. To be sure, there aren’t many feelings in the game better than striping it down the middle on a long, tough par four, and taking online golf lessons can help you make progress in this area.

How to Stop Topping and Slicing Your Fairway Woods

Jan 01, 2020

Every golfer knows the frustration of topping a fairway wood shot and seeing the ball roll down the fairway for a short distance before coming to rest. When you pulled that fairway wood from your bag, you hoped to send it high in the air out toward your target—so hitting a topped shot is disappointing, to say the least.

What Is Proper Golf Etiquette on the Course?

Dec 26, 2019

If you are new to the game of golf, you might be intimidated by all there is to learn. In addition to learning the basics of swing technique and the short game, you also need to quickly pick up things like etiquette. To help you understand the basics of on-course behavior and manners, we have assembled the following infographic.

American Soccer Vs. European Football: Same Sport, Many Differences

Dec 25, 2019

By nearly any measure, soccer is the most popular sport in the world. It is played recreationally by millions of people, and millions more love to watch professional and national teams play on TV. With that said, if you were an American in Europe and you suggested a game of “soccer” to some friends, you’d be sure to get plenty of sideways glances. Outside of the U.S., the game known as soccer is actually called football.

Improve Your Green Reading with These 5 Putting Strategies

Dec 24, 2019

There are few things in golf as frustrating as making a great stroke only to see the ball turn away from the hole at the last moment. Countless putts are missed due to poor reads, yet many players tend to simply blame those misses on a bad stroke. There are a lot of steps you can take to pursue lower scores, like adding an indoor golf simulator to your home or using putting aids to practice, but one quick step you can take is to work on your green reading. Let’s go through five useful putting tips on this subject.

The 5 Most Historic Fairground Games

Nov 18, 2019

One of the best parts of summer is still the county or state fair. Step inside, and you'll be treated to a whirlwind of sights, sounds, and smells that have a uniquely scruffy charm.Of course, the most iconic part of a fair just might be the fairground games. For a small fee, you get to test all those skills you've been honing on your indoor multi-sport simulator and try to win a prize for your sweetie.

How to Increase Your Shot Power in Soccer

Nov 11, 2019

In a tactical but low-scoring game like soccer, you’ve got to make every shot count. Opportunities for goals don’t come often. Having a weak strike of the ball makes it easier for the goalie to react, gives you less room for error, and makes you more likely to miss that opportunity.If you’re looking to be the next star forward, building the strength of your shot is the first place to start. Get out on the pitch or use a multi-sport simulator and hit the ball cleanly and powerfully with these tips.

11 of the Best Golf Courses Around the World

Nov 01, 2019

While sports fans love to tout the popularity of football, basketball, or soccer, there's one unassuming sport that has putted its way into the hearts of people around the world. Golf is a sport that combines hand-eye coordination with patience, intensity, and camaraderie in a relaxing, refreshing setting.

Top 7 of the Best Golf Launch Monitors of 2019

Oct 24, 2019

Launch monitors have become important practice tools for today’s golfers. With a wide range of affordable units available, few serious golfers go without a launch…

Breaking Down Draw and Fade Shots

Oct 17, 2019

In golf, draws and fades are types of shots that control the movement of the golf ball. While some players approach one or the other more naturally, professionals learn to choose one at will, depending on the shot. You could use a golf swing tracker to measure your performance and practice each type.

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How to Hit Longer Golf Drives

Oct 10, 2019

Golf isn’t as easy as it looks. There are many aspects to a golf swing. To hit longer golf drives, it’s important to know the anatomy of a golf swing and ignore misconceptions. For example, swinging harder doesn’t necessarily get the ball higher in the air or increase its distance. Posture, contact, and tempo are just a few factors that affect golf drives. With these golf swing tips, you can learn how to hit longer drives.

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Road to the Show: How to Become a Professional Golfer

Oct 04, 2019

Road to the Show: How to Become a Professional GolferMany people aspire to become the next great golfer, such as Jack Nicklaus or Tiger Woods, but did you know there are many ways to break into the golfing industry? You don’t have to be a PGA Tour star to make a living. Nonetheless, it is hard to become a pro golfer. There are many requirements, and it takes a great deal of practice to just make it out of qualifying school.

The Health Benefits of Golfing

Sep 12, 2019

There’s no doubt that golf is one of the most fun and technically skilled sports out there, but is it also good for you? Anyone who’s followed John Daly’s career might think fitness isn’t needed for golf, but he’s an exception, not a rule. In fact, as the rest of the PGA pro crowd will show you, golfing is great for your health and has a surprising number of benefits—even if you’re just practicing at home with your golf swing aids or golf swing analyzer.

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