We all know your putting stroke is arguably your most important golf stroke. You can recover from a poor drive, but it is nearly impossible to recover from a bad putt. When you are on the green, it’s crucial you get your score as low as possible.

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Everyone who plays golf can tell you it’s as much a social event as it is a competitive sport. Golf brings people together to enjoy the great outdoors in a relaxing setting. So, it should come as no surprise that golf is among the most popular choices for corporate outings. Businesses, government agencies, charity organizations, and even churches plan large events all aimed at having fun, building teamwork, or even raising money for worthy causes.

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With all of the challenges of the pandemic over the past couple of years, many of us are finally starting to make up for lost time now that life is returning to normal once more. And for golf lovers, there’s really no better way to enjoy getting back to normal than hanging out on the golf course working on our swings.

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Does your pre-game golf routine involve stretching yet? Incorporating simple stretches into your pre-swing routine can mean the difference between a solid game and a golf injury that puts you off the golf course for weeks.

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If the last few years have taught the world anything, it’s how much we need community and a chance to relax among great people. For golf lovers, one of the best ways to spend time in the presence of good company is by joining a golf club. More than just a place to hit a few rounds, a golf club is a place to put down roots and get to know like-minded folks in the community.

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Whether you’ve recently become engaged or you’re already immersed in the process of planning your wedding, congratulations! At Burl Oaks Golf Club, we love a good wedding and we believe your wedding day should be one of the most magical days of your life.

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Like running, golf is considered a mental sport. Even though players are technically competing against each other, the reality is that most are competing against themselves. That’s why a player’s confidence on the golf course can make or break their score.

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Anytime you pick up a new hobby or sport, it can be tempting to go all out and pick up all of the bells and whistles. And nowhere is this more true than when it comes to golf. At Burl Oaks Golf Club, our golf store often sees beginning golfers stock up on higher-end products because they’re not sure what to pick up. And if it’s more expensive, it must be good, right?

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There’s nothing quite like carving out time to spend on the golf course with no one but you, your favorite golf partners, and your custom golf clubs. But when you’ve got a bad back, working on that swing can transform your play time into a house of pain.

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Would you buy a pair of shoes without knowing if they’re the right size for your body? Of course not! And yet every day, golfers play the lottery when it comes to picking up their golf clubs. Just as not every loafer fits every foot the same way, different golf clubs are needed for different body types, heights, strengths, and handicaps.

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