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Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

How to Clean Silver Jewelry So It Shines

To make your silver rings, bracelets, and necklaces sparkle, here's how to clean silver jewelry the right way. Plus, how to store silver jewelry to prevent tarnish.

How to Avoid Dining at a Tourist Trap

How to Carry Concealed In a Purse (If You Must)

Many self-defense experts eschew off-body carry. But that's not always practical.

Why Fertility Treatments Aren’t Covered for Veterans

The U.S. government will help active-duty soldiers with the cost of IVF, but those who have left the military don’t have the same benefit—even when combat injuries make it impossible to have kids otherwise.

How Police Are Watching You on Social Media

How does law enforcement use Twitter, Facebook, and other forms of social media to keep tabs on people? Documents from Chicago's Cook County Sheriff’s Office reveal a few of their surveillance techniques.

10 Things Food Banks Need But Won't Ask For

Some items are in high demand at the food bank and you may not realize it. Because they aren't essentials, the staff doesn't publicly ask for them.

How to Swing a Hybrid Golf Club

How to Swing a Hybrid Golf Club. There are always little subtleties to hitting each club in the bag, and the new hybrid technology is no exception. That said, the basics mirror the swing thoughts of hitting a 3- or 4-iron, yet ar...

Shark on a golf course? Shark on a golf course.

Gators on a golf course are so commonplace that nobody pays any attention to them. (Well, until one bites a golfer.) And sharks have shown up in golf course water hazards, which is where you'd expect them to be. But … Continue reading →

Want to run the Growling Frog Golf Course?

If running your own golf course has always been your dream, this is the property for you.

Should I use regular or stiff shafts in my golf clubs?

One of the most important choices you'll make when buying golf clubs is whether to use regular or stiff shafts. Our guide will ensure you choose wisely.

Why Use Senior Flex Golf Clubs?

The flex of a golf club shaft determines how much it bends during your swing and the proper amount of flex is important for distance and accuracy as well as feel. There are a number of flex ratings including one specifically for senior players, but deciding whether you are a candidate for senior shafts is not always a simple matter.

Can a GoPro Survive a Golf Club?

It’s time to test everyone’s favorite action-camera. The GoPro performs under extreme sports conditions, but how does it hold up against a 9-iron and a powerful swing? Find out, as we take the camera out of its durable case and tee it up for a test of total destruction.

Does it really help your game if you clean your golf clubs after each round?

If you clean your golf clubs after each round, there are performance benefits...and other "hidden" benefits to scrubing your sticks.

How to Look Great and Stay Cool On the Golf Course

Modern fabrics help men and women golfers keep their cool from head to toe

It's All About the Grass, Man: What is Overseeding on Golf Courses?

Overseeding is a golf course maintenance process that replaces a dormant grass with one that will keep growing. Why do golf courses do it?

Hey Tri-Cities! Anyone Want to Buy a Golf Course?

I'm a renter. I've been happy being a renter for a long time, but I've been thinking about taking the plunge and buying a place. While scrolling through the

7 times when it's acceptable to walk off the golf course

You should always finish what you start, but sometimes there are extenuating circumstances in which your hands are tied.

3 things to understand before being custom fit for golf clubs

Getting custom fit for clubs is one of the most important things golfers can do to maximize their performance on the course… but there’s a right way, and a wrong way to get fit. In the video above, I explain the 3 things golfers need to understand before they go for a club fitting. Your Reaction?LIKE75LEGIT11WOW4LOL4IDHT3FLOP7OB2SHANK18

Just How Much of a Workout Do You Get From Carrying Your Own Golf Clubs?