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Golf Party Live PodcastAuthor: Donna Taylor
Welcome to Golf Party Live the podcast where lady golfers come to learn, laugh, and love the game! I'm your host, Donna Taylor, a lifelong golf enthusiast, passionate golf instructor, and founder of Arizona's rapidly growing ladies' golf community, Golf Party Live. Together with my dynamic co-host, Brittney Boo a newer golfer with a fresh perspective and loads of enthusiasm we bring you a fun, upbeat show designed to help you feel confident and excited about getting into golf. Whether you're just starting out or looking to improve your skills, we are here to guide you with practical tips, helpful insights, and plenty of humor. From what to wear on the course to selecting the right equipment, mastering the pace of play, and navigating golf etiquette, we cover everything you need to know to enjoy the game. At Golf Party Live, we believe golf should be as fun and social as it is challenging and we are here to show you how to make the most of it. So grab your clubs, tune in, and join the party! Language: en-us Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Yardages 101: How to Choose the Right Club, Read the Numbers & Play SMART Golf
Tuesday, 21 April, 2026
Have you ever stood in the fairway holding three different clubs… panicking… because you have no clue what to hit? Or wondered… "Am I supposed to hit my 7 iron 100 yards? 150 yards?? … WHAT EVEN IS NORMAL??" Then this episode is for you. Because one of the biggest confidence builders in golf is understanding yardages — and once you do, your entire game becomes calmer, smarter, and way more fun. And if you've ever heard someone say "front, center, back" and thought it sounded like a seating chart… 😂 you are definitely in the right place. In This Episode, We Break Down: ✅ What "yardage" actually means We start from the very beginning so it finally makes sense: *What yardage is measuring *The difference between carry yardage vs total yardage *Why some shots fly farther (or shorter) than you expect ✅ The 3 yardages every golfer needs to know Most greens give you three numbers: Front Center Back And here's the golden rule: ⭐ Play to the CENTER unless you have a very good reason not to. (Seriously — center yardage is your best friend.) How to Figure Out Your Yardages (Even as a Beginner) Yardages aren't something you magically "know" — you learn them as you grow. We share a simple way to start: *Go to the range and hit 10 balls with each club *Toss the bad swings *Average the solid shots *Write it down Important reminder: ⚠️ The range lies. Range balls are often harder, heavier, and less responsive, meaning your range yardages may be shorter than your on-course yardages And we also talk about why your yardages change week to week based on: *wind *temperature *ball contact *your body & mindset *confidence level (and yes… that's a real thing!) If you're a newer golfer playing often, you'll need to revisit your yardages regularly — because you're improving quickly. Tools for Finding Yardages We cover the most common options and what we recommend: *Rangefinders *GPS apps *Cart GPS systems We talk about what we like best, what feels easiest for beginners, and what gives the most confidence on the course. External Factors That Change Yardage - because golf isn't played in a vacuum — we break down: *wind (headwind vs tailwind) *uphill and downhill shots temperature changes *slopes and uneven lies …and why these things matter more than you think. Real-Life Yardage Decision Making We walk through what it looks like in real time: *how to pace yardages like a pro *how to make smarter club selections *how to stop second-guessing yourself And Brittney Boo shares what she's learned about yardages in her own beginner journey — the wins, the mistakes, and what actually helped her. Rapid Fire Yardage Tips We wrap up with quick practical tips you can take straight to the course to immediately start playing smarter and more confidently. Thank You As always, thank you for listening, sharing, and referring Golf Party Live to your friends. We appreciate you more than you know — this community means everything to us. 💛 Have fun and go low! ⛳✨
