The field book
Field Notes
Everything we’ve worked out about why a hole plays the way it does — researched properly, written plainly, and revised when the course proves us wrong.
Range WorkJul 13, 2026 · 6 min · REVIEW
Six Months With a Budget Launch Monitor
A six-month verdict on the sub-$600 launch monitor category for garage gapping. What these units measure well, where they fall short, and the golfer who gets the most from one — drawn from spec comparison and owner consensus.
The BagJul 13, 2026 · 6 min
Find the 15-Yard Hole in Your Bag
Most bags hide a 15-yard hole and a three-club logjam. Measure true carry, expose the overlaps, and fix the gaps without buying a full set — starting with the wedges where amateurs bleed strokes.
ScoringJul 13, 2026 · 15 min · LONG READ
The Mid-Handicap Course-Management Manual
Play your dispersion, not the pro's. The tee corridor, the short-side rule, the front number, the smart bogey, and the par-5 decision tree — a full manual for scoring lower without hitting it better.
Course CraftJul 13, 2026 · 6 min
Green Reading Starts at the Fall Line
Stop reading putts backwards. Find the high point and the fall line first, pace the depth, and read speed before line. The read and the approach are the same decision made twice.
Paper GolfJul 13, 2026 · 6 min
How to Actually Read a Yardage Book
A yardage book replaces the number you want with the number that's true. Decode the F/M/B stack, carry arcs, and fall-line arrows like a caddie, then build an accurate book for your home muni.
Walking GearJul 13, 2026 · 6 min · HEAD TO HEAD
Rangefinder vs. GPS Watch for Walkers
Laser precision to the pin or glanceable front-middle-back on your wrist? For golfers who walk, the choice comes down to pace, battery, and temperament. Here's who should carry which — and when to carry both.
What we’d put in the bag
The short list — the full ranking lives on Best in Bag.
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