What is the Peoria Handicap System? If you've played in a golf tournament, chances are the Peoria Handicap System was used to determine final scores for teams and awards. While the Peoria Handicap System is not as accurate as the measure of a traditional handicap index and calculation, it is often used as a 1-day handicapping system for tourn...

Are you using the right ball?  Looking for an easy way to lower your score? Start by looking at the type of golf ball you're playing. Did you know up to 70% of golfers use the wrong type of golf ball for their style of play? Here are a few ways of finding the right ball for you. There are a variety of different golf balls, each intended to imp...

How to Play at a Good Pace  Golf is a great social opportunity! Getting paired with another player or group can be fun and a way to meet new people who also enjoy golf. Many times, we hear new golfers say they don't want to play with new people because they don't think they're good enough. Although it may feel this way if you are new to the ga...

Our Revolutionary Instructional Programs are Custom-Tailored to Your Needs   At Cypresswood Golf Club, we've worked hard over the years to develop a revolutionary way to teach and grow the game of golf. No matter your ability or stage of life, golf is a sport you can learn and enjoy for a lifetime. How do I get started if I've never playe...

 If you're ready to learn the lingo and what to do and not do, then this blog is for you!  For first time players, it can be daunting coming into a world that has its own sports lingo and seemingly endless rules – but not to worry. Here are some of the basic things to get you talking like a golfer in no time!  Learning Basic Golf Lin...

Want to lower your score and have more fun playing the game?  Cypresswood Golf Club has your solution with our certified Callaway custom club fitting program. Customized Experience  Have you ever wondered why you play the clubs you do? Do you know if your equipment matches your swing? You don't have to be a tour pro to get tour pro-level ...

Looking for a way to spice up your golf outing? Here are several fun and popular games you can play to make that next round more competitive and fun with your best-golfing buddies.  Two Person Scramble This is a great team game, particularly if you're new to the game! Two players make a team. Each player tees off. The best ball of the two is s...

We are delighted that you have found our golf course and are taking up the great game of golf. It's an outdoor activity that can be enjoyed with friends and family and will provide a lifetime of enjoyment! You may find that the more proficient you get, the more fun you will have playing the game. To help with this, we want to let you know about our...