Nick Dimengo

3 weeks ago | athlonsports.com | Nick Dimengo

Every golfer has asked a simple question at some point in their playing days: How much does a used golf ball impact performance versus a fresh golf ball? While most people don't take it upon themselves to do a golf ball test, the Rainmakers Golf crew has nothing but time on its hands, so we figured we'd have some fun to gather info and determine how a used ball performs versus a new golf ball.

3 weeks ago | athlonsports.com | Nick Dimengo

Ask most amateur players what they love most about golf practice and very few will tell you it's hitting wedge shots. That's because it's more fun to try and bomb the driver like a PGA player does on the driving range. In order to see real golf improvement and to score lower, though, the Rainmakers Golf crew knows it starts with conquering golf shots from 100 yards and in - meaning you need to have masterful touch on wedge shots.

1 month ago | athlonsports.com | Nick Dimengo

There are so many golf training aids out there that promise real-time feedback and great results, but do they really come through in the clutch to stop bad mistakes? In my experience, not very often. Sure, there are benefits to some of them - like the Putting Mirror to help with your setup in the short game, or the SuperSpeed system to practice more speed off the tee - but most of them are just sort of gimmicky.

1 month ago | athlonsports.com | Nick Dimengo

Golf is hard, with each shot requiring plenty of strategy and focus. But one thing that can make the game just a little bit easier is incorporating solid course management skills. So what is course management in golf? It's the idea of putting together a realistic on-course strategy that aligns with your level and style of play. By doing so, you'll eliminate unnecessary strokes each round that occur from dumb decisions.

1 month ago | athlonsports.com | Nick Dimengo

Look, most golfers hate going to the driving range with an actual plan, and would rather just whip out the driver and let the big dog eat as much as possible. In my humble opinion, few things beat a sunny day on the range with a couple of beers, a few buddies, and a de facto long-drive competition with a bunch of Happy Gilmore swings. Unfortunately, if you're actually trying to improve at golf, the aforementioned plan isn't really the best strategy.