Michael Christopher
Golf Club Distance Chart: The Complete Guide for Golfers Over 40
Know your carry distances, adjust for weather and lie, and make smarter club selections: the complete golf club distance guide for golfers over 40, with age-segmented charts and on-course decision frameworks.
Best Golf Travel Bags 2026: Hard Shell vs. Soft Case — Tested for the 40+ Golfer
TL;DR: A $3,000 set of clubs deserves more than a $40 nylon sleeve. Hard shell cases win on protection (9.5/10) but surrender on storage and airport navigation. The best soft
Golf Swing Basics for Beginners: The Complete 40+ Guide (2026)
Master golf swing basics for new players through simple, achievable steps. Learn proper setup position, connected takeaway, and balanced finish with beginner golf swing drills you can practice at home without hitting balls.
Tiger Woods Driver Mechanics: 5 Keys to Actually Copy (And 2 You Should Never Try)
Tiger's driver distance comes from mechanical sequencing, not raw speed. We tested 5 specific mechanics on 12 golfers aged 44–61 and tracked carry gains. Here is what actually transfers to a 40+ swing — and what gets you hurt.
How to Putt on Fast Greens: Speed Control Guide for Golfers Over 40
Fast greens (Stimpmeter 11+) are the hardest surface adjustment for golfers over 40 — wrist tension and knee stiffness make standard technique unreliable. This guide covers the shortened pendulum stroke, AimPoint Express break reading, putter setup for senior golfers, and a 4-week practice plan backed by a 14-golfer test that cut three-putt frequency by 31%.
How to Compress the Golf Ball with Irons: The 40+ Guide to Ball-First Contact
Most golfers over 40 who lose iron compression aren't losing it because of their hands. They're losing it because their hips stopped doing their job. This guide covers ball-first contact mechanics, lead wrist position, setup keys, and a 4-drill progression you can run in 20 minutes.
Golf Pre-Shot Routine: The Complete Mental Game Guide for Golfers Over 40
Here’s something most golf instruction skips: the swing isn’t where the round falls apart. It’s the 15 seconds before the swing. That window — from when you step behind the
How to Hit a Fade and Draw: The Complete Guide for Golfers Over 40
Most golfers over 40 hit the same shot every time — and it’s usually not the one they planned. If your default is a slice, you’re swinging out-to-in and the
Standard Driver Length: The Complete Guide for Golfers Over 40
Most golfers assume the driver that comes off the rack at Golf Galaxy is the right length for their game. It’s not — especially once you’re past 40. Standard driver
Overlap vs Interlock vs 10-Finger Golf Grip: Which Is Right for You?
Most grip guides pick a style based on hand size. This guide adds the variable that matters most for golfers over 40: joint stress. After a 6-week, 22-tester rotation trial, the data is clear on which grip style your hands can sustain across 18 holes — even with stiff or arthritic fingers.
