Bend, Oregon Golf Blog

Whether you are playing golf courses in Bend or traveling the country, avoid tunnel vision and taking the game for granted. After you check the distance to the next green with your range finder, let your eyes see the whole fairway, the surrounding holes, and even the...

Every decade or so, a new putter is designed and makes its way to the playing public. Some last, some don’t. The first famous and lasting mallet putter might be the 1976 Zebra, designed by Dave Taylor and coming to market about the size of a three-wood. It featured...

For nearly 200 years, golf balls that could travel over 150 yards were made by hand, stuffed with goose feathers, and covered with leather. Now we’ve got graphite and steel shafts, computer ball designs with dimple patterns that cut through the wind, and satellites...

Baseball great Yogi Berra said, “Half of baseball is 90% mental,” and people laughed. But it’s true in baseball and in golf. You’ve got to have some physical ability and a basic understanding of the game to succeed, but harnessing the mental toughness to concentrate,...

What you wear on the greens depends on where you play and the time of day, since even a course in hot country is cool in the morning. So if you like to hit the links early, say along the coast or at the best golf course in Central Oregon, River’s Edge, consider...

Sometimes, even golfers on the pro circuit forget good golf etiquette. Most of these faux pas can be fixed, but what if you don’t know some etiquette tips golfers hold near and dear? Read on, Macduff. 1. Be on Time Get out of the pro shop or starter shack when you’ve...

If you have ever been stuck trying to think of the perfect gift for mom on Mother’s Day, how about the one thing that keeps on giving to her and you? The gift of golf will contribute to your mother’s health and happiness for life, and it can be a wonderful gift for...

Getting fit for the golf season can be a challenge. The trick is to set simple goals and work your way up. Golf is more about flexibility and balance than you might think. So, less pump iron and more stretching. You need to be able to flex and twist to drive the ball...

We all work hard to get that perfect swing, but what if we got some technology help once a while? Yes, Virginia, there are other things we can do to improve our score besides hitting the putting green, like using new technology! Pick #1 is a simple device for your...

Well, it’s been quite a year for everyone. The stock market has been down and up, face masks have been up and down, and our spirits have followed suit. If you want a chance to stay and play somewhere close to home, consider the perfect solution: a sporty staycation!...