The journal
Notes from the range.
The questions we get most often, the data we keep seeing, the courses we keep going back to. Honest, golfer-to-golfer.
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What Trackman data actually matters for the average golfer.
Trackman captures over a dozen metrics on every shot. For most golfers, only four of them matter. Here's which ones.
Matt Rutherford · May 5, 2026
The case for outdoor fitting (and when an indoor sim is fine).
Indoor simulator fitting has gotten better. It's still not as good as real ball flight. Here's where indoor works, where it doesn't, and what we do differently.
Jay Canada · April 21, 2026
The best Richmond-area courses to play, ranked by handicap level.
Which Richmond courses are worth your time depends on your handicap. Here's the rotation we recommend, organized by where you actually are in your game.
Matt Rutherford · April 14, 2026
Off-season club fitting in Virginia: why winter is the right time.
Most golfers wait until spring to think about new clubs. That's the wrong move. Here's why January and February are the best months to get fit.
Jay Canada · April 2, 2026
What your trade-in clubs are actually worth (and how to maximize it).
Trade-in value is honest if you know how to ask for it. Here's what affects what your clubs are worth and how to get the best deal on your next build.
Matt Rutherford · March 19, 2026