Before we continue with the guys who average well below -20, let’s take a step back and learn about our friend Don, who frequents the LTG Forum and was among the first to provide me with his Golden Tee background!  Like me, Don loves the game and yearns to get better but can only afford [...]

Rodney “Hot Rod” Roberts hails from the Indianapolis area, usually playing at PJ O’Keefes in Zionsville or Legends in Avon.  So far in 2009, his course averages are as follows: Black Hills -22ish Bonnie Moor -26ish Grand Savannah -23ish Sunny Wood -23ish Woodland Farm -24ish Rodney started playing Golden Tee here and there about 9 [...]

Andy Fox (AKA Luxury Tax, Flying Train, Non*Factor) hails from Apple Valley, MN — one of the most diluted Golden Tee player cities in the country!  He plays most of his games at Majors sports cafe. As of 7/15/09, his averages on the 2009 courses are as follows, which also gives you an idea to [...]

Ever hit a shot and wonder what the heck just happened?  Sure you have — we all go through that as we’re learning the mechanics of the trackball and the game itself, and I still ask the same question every now and then when a shot goes awry.  The worst thing that can happen, though, [...]

As I’ve bridged the gap from 2008 to 2009, I’ve noticed several things to keep in mind during the course of a round that can save you several strokes if you account for them. Alternatively, you can lose even more strokes if you fail to take these tips into consideration! So before you go out [...]

This question is pretty common among people who are just picking up the game. If you’re a casual player, you might average somewhere around -10 and think you’re pretty decent, but then you see that someone somewhere somehow shot -30 on this very course, leaving you completely baffled! How is this possible? What am I [...]

There’s a new shot being talked about, and it might add an extra holeout or two to your round with enough practice!  Click here to read all about “The Chush”!  It definitely requires a lot of practice, and I’m still new to it, so I’m not working any wonders with it yet either!  A good [...]

I took in a lot of tips at the Chicago Summer Classic last weekend, and now I’m going to pass them on to you!  These tips are best for guys like me who average around -17 or so and are looking to pick up a couple strokes per round: 1) Pull the trackball back on [...]

You can learn a LOT by playing with someone in Golden Tee who’s better than you are! Pay attention to each of their shots, and notice all the factors they take into account. Get tips by watching the shot type they play in each of these situations and see how the results play out. Playing [...]

It’s a big advantage hitting second or lower off the tee when you’re playing Golden Tee with a group. The first guy gets to be the scapegoat, and it’s very important to pay attention to the shot he just executed. An important tip is to observe the results and then copy them or tweak your [...]

This wouldn’t be encouraged in a normal round of Golden Tee with your buddies, but if you’re practicing a round by yourself, a great tip is to use up some mulligans in specific situations to get the feel on a particular shot. Mulligans aren’t allowed during a LIVE round since you’re competing against others, so [...]

This Golden Tee article was submitted by Baxter — thanks for your comments! Learn the distances with spin, without spin, with varying winds, etc. Don’t blame the hammer if you can’t build a house. As I noted before, I can back up a 3-iron to 177 yards about 90% of the time assuming a neutral [...]

There’s no substitute for practice in Golden Tee, so keep at it! In addition to practicing, there are several other ways to help you improve your game. This section contains tips on how to keep getting better!