Patrick Reed

If a golfer is looking to lower their golf scores, they’ve got to improve their short game. A short game refers to a category of a golfer takes a shot located relatively near the green, or on the green itself. For a golfer to improve their short game, it involves perfecting their technique, selecting their shot properly, and, of course, practice. If you don’t have the time to practice or perfect, here are a few tips that can improve your technique now:
Turn Your Toes In
In golf, posture is ev...

While it’s October now, the holiday season is right around the corner. The holiday season is a time when the majority feel a strong desire to be more charitable and help others. It’s a great time of the year to help your community and be there for the less fortunate. Here’s what you need to know about giving during the holiday season.
Donating Food
One of the most popular ways to give back to the community during the holiday season is by donating food. This is a great way the help people in y...

Becoming a professional golfer takes a lot of time, dedication, and perseverance. No one becomes professional overnight, and even the best golfers continue to learn and enhance their skills. Remaining consistent and practicing often will set you up on the right path to becoming a pro. It would also help if you got involved with a local golf club or practiced with a golf partner. This will help you to make connections and keep you focused on your craft. Below, we will take a further look at a ...

Corporate philanthropy is becoming increasingly important in today’s society. Many people are making it a priority to care about various social, environmental, and community issues. They are also beginning to change which companies they support based on which brands show more ethical involvement. No matter the budget of your business, every corporation can become involved in corporate philanthropy in some way. Below we will discuss a few methods on how to have a successful corporate philanthr...

Volunteering is one of the most beneficial ways to spend one’s time. While many people prefer to volunteer as close to home as possible, others want to step out and help the world beyond their borders.
However, volunteering abroad isn’t quite the same as volunteering at home. There are different lessons, tips, and tricks worth knowing. It’s critical to do your research before signing up for any project, but here’s some advice to help you get started.
Find the Right Project For You
Most people...

People choose to donate because they want to make a difference in the world. According to Giving USA Foundation’s annual report, Americans donated over $471 billion to charities throughout 2020.
Those numbers prove that people are willing to support others, even during the worst of times. However, it is more important than ever to make sure that our funds are helping those in need. There are far too many unethical people posing as charities out in the world, and here is some advice on separat...

Every new year brings with it fantastic new devices and trends. This is especially true in golf, where equipment has gotten steadily more impressive. Given the recent spike in popularity, it’s no surprise that there are more options now than ever.
According to Maxim, between June and December of 2020, golf rounds were 27% higher than the previous year. In turn, that has raised the demand for newer and better equipment.
TaylorMade SIM2 (Standard, Max, Max-D) Drivers
TaylorMade’s new Sim driver...

Every action requires a decision, a statement that is especially true when it comes to golf. There is an infinite amount of skill that goes into golfing, as players must pull in their experience to decide which play to make when.
There are times when taking a risk is never going to be worth it. And then, there are times where taking the risk is the best decision available. Here are some of the times where risk-taking may just pay off.
Time to Putt or Chip?
There will come a time in every golf...

There are many people out there that seek the best equipment or tools in hopes of covering up their flaws. When it comes to golf – those tricks can only take you so far. It’s much more essential to master the basics.
There are certain essential habits that every dedicated golfer should work to achieve. After all, becoming a professional golfer is all about time and patience – learning the sport the right way, including every step in the process.
Honesty
Part of improving one’s golf game requi...

Charity and philanthropy are often seen as two sides of the same coin. To individuals and organizations alike, they are often considered to be intertwined. Confusion tends to occur when people use the two terms interchangeably. This isn’t entirely accurate, as the two have many differences as well as similarities.
Charity
To put it simply, charity is the emotional impulse to give aid or assistance (frequently in the form of donations or volunteering). It tends to be more short-term, more ofte...

The year 2020 brought with it many changes, and the world of philanthropy was no exception to this. It brought a decrease in specific trends (and funding) while increasing the rate of other movements, challenges, and more.
This begs the question, what trends are on the rise in 2021? The Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy (located at Grand Valley State University) recently issued a thirty-two-page report which strongly indicates certain trends for the incoming year. This report took in...

It is no secret that charities often face challenges. That is more true now than it ever has been before. The pandemic brought more challenges and changes, and charities were hit just as hard as the rest of the community.
Even before the pandemic, charities were fighting. Over the last several years, the increase in demand has gone up for charities, creating higher expectations and more without matching increases in funding. The result is that these organizations are being forced to do more w...

Anyone who has played golf or fell in love with the game knows how hard it is. It takes precision, patience, and the ability to master mental challenges as well. However, it can be much easier to master when you learn to play golf at a young age. Many of the greatest golfers of all time began playing before turning the age of five. While there is no absolute best age to start playing golf, getting them started as early as possible has great benefits.
Building Confidence and Patience
As mentio...

The philanthropy landscape is changing and shifting, for the better. Both in the way donors see philanthropy and approach giving are evolving as the world around us becomes more complex. As the nature of giving shifts, philanthropists and other givers have found that worthy causes are becoming more diverse and inclusive. The following is how philanthropy is evolving for the better.
Donor Giving
Today, donors are more focused on transparency and the attitudes toward wealth which affects their ...

Many golfers enjoy both the game and its location. Yearly, golfers travel to renowned courses in the United States, Canada, Northern Ireland, Scotland, England, France, Germany, Spain, Sweden, Australia, South Africa, Japan. With many courses throughout America, there is great variety and the beauty of different forms enjoyed by golfers.
Here are some top American sites where golfers can enjoy hitting approach shots, birdies, slices, chip shots, and others.
Pine Valley
Pine Valley’s name is f...