Golf carts have their ups and downs. But when should you use one, and when shouldn’t you? Here’s a look at some of the pros and cons of golf cart use. First of all, the times you should use a golf cart are often when you’re in situations where you need to play quickly. If …
Our last slice story had to do with an unfortunate event that took place after too many burritos at the snack bar at my local golf course. When one of my friends heard about this, he told me about an incident that had happened to him after a snack shop hot dog, thus further illustrating …
It’s that time again, time for golfers to go inter hibernation. Leaves are changing, days are shortening, and the weather’s getting a bit nippy. Here at Pause-N-throw, we know that you’re not playing that much golf this time of year (unless you live in Australia, where it’s spring) so we’re going to be blogging a …
New courses: as we’ve examined many times before, they can often be the source of worry about whether you can score well or not. One big problem people have is that things such as slices and mishits become much more common due to nervousness. Often times, scoring well on a new course is such an …
An old friend of mine lives on the west side of Los Angeles, near one of the busiest courses in the area. Of course it’s nice having a course right near your house, but when it’s so busy, getting a tee time can be a headache. So, his solution was to book way in advance, …
Driving ranges are nothing more than big chunks of empty land for golfers to duff balls at in a vain effort to cure their slices, right? Not always. Here’s a list of some of the coolest driving ranges anywhere. Chelsea Piers A perfect fit for the Big Apple, the world’s economic capital, Chelsea Piers is …
In golf etiquette, it’s considered impolite to talk, hum, whistle, or make any kind of noise when someone else is hitting. But sometimes, it’s impossible to do so. Here’s a story told to me by a friend that may well be nothing more than urban legend, but it’s funny as hell, so here it goes. …
At Pause-N-Throw we’re all about examining creative cures for one of golf’s most troublesome issues: the slice. Recently, we looked at attempts to cure a slice with hypnotism, and this time around, we’re going to have a look at another slice cure that takes a similar tack. The power of music is undeniable, and music …
Muscle Memory – at first it seems like something of a misnomer. How can your muscles remember anything? Isn’t that for your brain to do? Well, first of all, despite the fact that your muscles are part of your nervous system too, it’s true that your brain will always be central to reliable repetition of …
To cure a slice, golfers will try almost anything. We’ve taken a long look at all the crazy devices people have put together to try to accomplish that seemingly impossible task – from pool floating devices to lip balm to a miniature helicopter-looking device, it’s all been done. But what about changing the ball itself …