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The “Forbidden” North: Is This Really Thailand’s Best New Course for $85?

You’ve likely heard of the glitz and glamour of Phuket golf. But for the Budget Golfer, 2026 is all about looking just a little bit further. Specifically, we are looking 40 minutes north of the airport. Welcome to the “Forbidden” North—the Phang Nga and Khao Lak region. This area is home to what many are…

Stop 3-Putting: This Smart Ball is Your New Secret Weapon

You’ve likely heard it a thousand times: “Drive for show, putt for dough.” But for most of us, putting is less about “dough” and more about “disaster.” In 2026, the biggest breakthrough isn’t a $600 driver. It is the GENIUS Smart Ball, and it’s about to change how you practice in your living room. The…

💡 Data-Driven Golf: The Single Best Way Technology Will Lower Your Score

Golf improvement once relied on feel. Thus, it used intuition and guesswork. Now, that has changed completely. Crucially, data is your new favorite golf coach. Technology is not a novelty anymore. In fact, it is the single most effective way to understand your game. You can identify your true weaknesses. Then, you can target specific…