The best players clip the ball off the turf and create tons of spin by moving ... Mark Blackburn, voted No. 1 by his peers on Golf Digest's 50 Best Teachers in America, has coached dozens of ...

The reason is simple: Alternative spikes are good for golf turf. "There is a substantial agronomic benefit to using alternative spikes," Reicher says. "They just don't rip up the turf as much.

While rounds played during the offseason can drive unexpected revenue, especially if golfers use a cart, don’t overlook the impact winter cart traffic can have on turf health during the primary golf ...