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Ping g430 Driver vs. Ping g425 Driver

Image source: https://ping.com/en-us/ Ping has been one of the leading golf club manufacturers in the industry for many years. They offer a wide range of clubs to suit golfers of all skill levels, including drivers. Two of their most popular

How to Enhance your Mental Skills in Playing Golf

When I say mastering golf is hugely deceptive, the usual response is, “Yeah, no kidding.”  But that’s good. We know it’s tough and accept the test of our resolve and abilities. That’s why we love the challenge of a great

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The Top 5 Best Wireless Speakers for Golf

Listening to music is something that can be done everywhere and at any time, and it is an essential mood setter for many occasions, and that applies to playing golf as well. A recent study done by the National Library

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Is Winter the Best Time to Buy Golf Clubs?

The golf season is about to end because fewer people will play golf. Even if you visit golf courses in bend Oregon, you will find few golf enthusiasts. This makes winter the right time to buy golf clubs because many

Golf Etiquette: Top 5 Tips for Golfers

  The game of golf has a history of excellence and almost fabled nobility. It wasn’t descended from royalty, but that didn’t stop players from exhibiting a regal grace in their style of play and attire. Things have changed over the

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Benefits of Twilight Golf

Playing golf offers various benefits, like exercise, fresh air, challenges, and camaraderie that can last a lifetime. Whether you are close to home or visiting a new area, you know the enticing anticipation of your next round. Golf stimulates the

How Does Toptracer Work?

Over the past few years, golf broadcasts have seen a proliferation of crystal-clear golf shots and plenty of colored lines that define the shot’s rise, speed, arc, and distance. That’s Toptracer at its core. And it’s available at Bend’s best

Commitment to an Eco-Friendly Golf Course

If you think playing golf is a walk in the park, well, you’re right. Golf lets us escape the pressure cooker of our daily lives to enjoy nature, get some needed exercise, and see some birds in the trees. An

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Tips for Improving Your Short Game

A round of golf comes with plenty of booby traps and bogey traps, so it takes spirit to battle the elements and your daily abilities. You’ve got to be physically consistent but adaptable to weather and course conditions. And while

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How Golf Improves Your Health and Well-Being

Golf can be one of the most enjoyable and still maddening games you’ll ever play. But I like a challenge, so when my game’s wheels fall off, I know how to improve it: get a little advice from friends or

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What is a Shotgun Start in Golf?

Staging a shotgun start tournament is a great way to get a group of players onto a golf course at one time. Regardless of what the name implies, you aren’t required to participate; it’s nothing like a shotgun wedding! In

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Everything You Wanted to Know about Golf Ball Design

If you’ve ever bought some off-brand, high-compression golf balls, you know how important technology and design are to your game and overall score. But can you imagine the old days and playing golf with balls filled with goose feathers? Me

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THE MUST-HAVE GOLF CLUBS IN YOUR GOLF BAG

If you know some history, you know that it’s not always the first person to use a phrase or play a game that gets credit a hundred years later. McDonald’s wasn’t the first restaurant to sell hamburgers, but they developed

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When Should I Buy a New Wedge?

I’ve watched golfers buy new putters after a couple of bad rounds of Bend golf, but they rarely jump right into wedge purchases. That’s a mistake. Not the total desperation to purchase but getting new wedges. I might get some

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2021 Holiday Gift Guide for Golfers

Each day’s a holiday at Rivers Edge, Bend’s top golf course. From the snow-capped mountains in the distance to the delicious meals served in Bogey’s Café. But if you need more gift ideas this season, you’ve come to the right

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7 Mistakes Golfers with High Handicaps Make

High handicap mistakes? Let me count the ways. We’ve all gone through learning enough about our swing, physique, ability, and clubs to get through 18 holes without too much embarrassment. It’s part of the beauty of golf that we all

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5 Things I Wish I’d Known When Buying Golf Clubs

Whether you are new to golf or want to upgrade your sticks, buying a set of clubs can be intimidating. It might not be the most expensive purchase you ever make, but it can have such a great impact on

5 Best Golf YouTube Channels to Watch

From the onset of golf courses and teaching pros to radio broadcasts, golf magazines, and the occasional blip of good advice on TV, players have searched for elusive nuggets of practical instruction like miners searching for gold. And what did they

Why You Should Fix Your Ball Marks on the Greens

One of the best things about Bend golf is playing in excellent conditions and enjoying some outdoor exercise. There might be cloudy days, but golf can be a walk in the park as long as we all take a minute to keep our

5 Must-Have Accessories for Golfers

Golf requires a little preparation, and besides the things you need to play a great round – clubs, a bag, balls, tees – there are things you might have forgotten, so we’re here to remind you how valuable they can be. River’s Edge