The short answer is yes, you can be a caddie for a high school golf team, but the conditions matter more than the yes itself. Most high school golfers don’t use caddies during regular season dual matches because the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) and many state associations keep things fast and … Read more

If you are a parent, coach, or athletic director wondering whether dedicated booster clubs for high school golf are a real thing, the answer is a firm yes. These clubs aren’t just a hypothetical idea; they are active, organized, and necessary for many competitive programs across the country. Take the Hebron Hawk Golf Booster Club … Read more

Yes, you can use a golf rangefinder in high school golf, but only if it measures distance and nothing else. The national rule for high school golf says the device must not measure slope, wind, or any other extra information. That said, your state association can change this rule. Some states have stricter rules, and … Read more

A high school golf match is a stroke play competition. Each golfer plays their own round, and no handicaps are used. The team score is the sum of the lowest three, four, or five individual scores, depending on state association rules. Most states use the “low 4 of 5” format for varsity matches. The day … Read more

You walk off the 18th green with a 74. In high school, that is a win. Your coach pats you on the back. Your teammates want to grab food. Now imagine that same score. You are a college freshman. The coach does not say a word. He is looking at your stat sheet. Three bogeys … Read more

If you have a winter tee time booked in Florida, you are in for a treat. The weather is mild, the courses are green, and the crowds are thinner than in summer. But packing for that round is tricky. You will walk off the first tee feeling cold, and by the back nine, you wish … Read more

I have played in some truly miserable conditions. Wind cutting through the course, rain that turns grips into ice cubes, and that specific kind of cold that seeps right through your gloves. The first thing I learned the hard way is that your hands getting cold isn’t just uncomfortable; it ruins your feel for the … Read more

If you have ever booked a tee time in Florida during January, you already know the sting. A round that costs $25 in July suddenly jumps to $85 or more. It feels like a cash grab. But there is more going on than simple greed. Florida golf courses are more expensive in winter because of … Read more

You have heard the argument from both sides. One golfer tells you winter rules mean you can clean your ball and score lower. Another swears the cold kills their swing and the mud ruins the game. You have probably experienced both yourself. Some days you shoot a surprisingly good number. Other days you wonder why … Read more

If you live where winter means freezing temperatures and months without a round of golf, you need to protect your clubs the right way. I learned this the hard way after leaving a set of game-improvement irons in an unheated garage for one season. The grips turned hard as plastic, and the epoxy holding one … Read more