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News, events and coaching articles from ORVIA.

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2026/08/13

下場前只做拉筋?你可能少了這一步

很多球友下場前,習慣先拉拉腿、轉轉腰就直接上一號洞開球。 其實,靜態拉筋只能放鬆肌肉,卻沒辦法真正「喚醒」身體——真正能降低運動傷害、提升揮桿品質的,是有順序的動態熱身。 下場前 10 分鐘,可以這樣做: ① 提升心率——快走或原地踏步…

2026/09/13

你敢相信嗎?以前的高爾夫球,裡面塞的是羽毛?

現在我們熟悉的高爾夫球,表面布滿數百個凹痕,裡面還有複雜的球芯結構。但在17世紀,歐洲的高爾夫球員打的球,完全不是現在這個樣子。當時的高爾夫球叫做 Featherie(羽毛高爾夫球),製作時,工匠會把濕的皮革袋塞滿鵝毛,再將皮革縫合。隨著皮…

2026/09/11

新手第二堂課:紅樁、黃樁怎麼分?教練教你一次搞懂處罰區規則

球進紅樁、黃樁,你真的知道該怎麼處理嗎? 很多球友看到紅樁、黃樁,第一個想到的就是「水障礙」。 但其實,這樣理解並不完全正確。 現在的高爾夫規則中,紅樁與黃樁都是用來標示「處罰區(Penalty Area)」,兩者真正的差別,在於:球進入處…

2026/09/09

How do you read a green? 6 steps to understanding your putting line

The first thing most golfers ask when they step onto a green is "does it break left or right?" Good green reading is no…

2026/09/07

Can you play golf in the rain? Yes - and you can play well.

Playing in the rain is not only about how hard it is coming down. It is about adjusting safety, equipment and strategy. …

2026/09/05

What is the difference between a Par 3, Par 4 and Par 5?

New golfers often assume Par 3, Par 4 and Par 5 simply describe how long the hole is. What matters more is the concept o…

2026/09/02

How long does it take to break 100? It is not just the swing - it is cutting mistakes.

Beginners generally need somewhere between 6 months and 2 years to break 100, and the actual pace depends on how often y…

2026/08/31

Putting still inconsistent? Check these 4 details first and watch your make rate climb

Putting is not about feel - it is about a stable, repeatable motion. Build the correct fundamentals, add a consistent te…

2026/08/29

Why is a round of golf always 18 holes? You think it is a rule - it was really one renovation over 250 years ago.

In the beginning golf had no standard number of holes. Early courses had 5 holes, 7 holes, 12 holes, even 25. Then in 17…

2026/08/27

Lesson one for beginners: the golden ratio of the 7-iron. Why does every coach hand you a 7-iron first?

If you are new to golf you have probably wondered: with so many clubs in the bag, why does every coach start with the 7-…

2026/08/25

Is putting really more than half your strokes? Most golfers grind on driving and miss the thing that actually moves their score.

Many people assume that lower scores come from hitting the ball further, so they spend most of their time on the driver …

2026/08/21

Still slicing? Before you rebuild your swing, check these 3 setup blind spots

When a slice shows up, most golfers immediately try to fix the downswing, rotate faster, or drill wrist release. In reality most slices are decided before the swing even starts. If your grip, stance and body angles are not set correctly, no amount of swing practice will stop the ball from leaking right.

2026/08/20