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What Would You Like To See Added?

bogeytoscratch — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:36:36 +0000

BTS is still growing.

New articles.
New gear pages.
New forum discussions.
New ideas.

And while I have plenty of ideas for where this site can go...

I'd rather hear from the people actually using it.

So let's hear it.

What would you like to see added to Bogey To Scratch?

Could be:
- new article topics
- gear reviews
- beginner guides
- practice plans
- course management content
- forum sections
- videos
- golf challenges
- community events
- or something I haven't even thought of yet

Nothing is off limits.

If it helps golfers learn, improve, or enjoy the game more, I'm interested.

Drop your ideas below.

Let's hear it.
Some of the best ideas usually come from golfers trying to solve the same problems.

Favorite training aid?

bogeytoscratch — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:31:59 +0000

Golf training aids are everywhere.

Swing trainers.

Putting gadgets.

Alignment sticks.

Tempo trainers.

Mats.

Nets.

Devices that promise to fix things you didn't even know were broken.

Some are fantastic.

Some become very expensive garage decorations.

So let's hear it.

What's your favorite training aid?

Could be:
- swing trainers
- putting aids
- alignment tools
- launch monitors
- nets
- mats
- mirrors
- or anything else that's actually helped your game

What worked?

What didn't?

Drop your favorites below.

Let's hear it.
Bonus points if it's something you still use instead of something currently collecting dust in the garage.

Show your bag setup

bogeytoscratch — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:25:41 +0000

Golfers love talking about what's in their bag.

And let's be honest...

Most of us have changed something at least three times while convincing ourselves:
"This setup is finally the one."

So let's see it.

What's in your bag right now?

Could be:
- full bag setup
- favorite club
- newest addition
- oldest club you're refusing to replace
- club you can't live without
- club you're thinking about replacing next

Photos are welcome too.

Whether you're carrying a beginner set, a mixed bag, or a setup you've spent years building...

Let's see it.

Drop your bag setup below.

Let's hear it.
Because golfers can talk about clubs almost as much as they can talk about golf.

Post your breakthroughs

bogeytoscratch — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:21:59 +0000

Not every breakthrough comes with a trophy.

Or a personal best score.

Sometimes it's something much smaller.

And for me...
Those are often the moments that keep us coming back.

Maybe you:
- made your first birdie
- broke 100
- broke 90
- hit a draw on purpose
- survived a bunker
- figured out your driver
- stopped slicing every tee shot
- made a long putt
- finally understood something you've been working on

Big or small.

A breakthrough is a breakthrough.

Let's celebrate it.

Drop yours below.

Let's hear it.
Small changes. Better golf.

Do you practice putting enough?

bogeytoscratch — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:15:16 +0000

Let's start with an uncomfortable question.

Do you practice putting enough?

Not:
"Do you think putting is important?"

Most golfers agree it is.

The real question is:
Do you actually spend enough time practicing it?

Because somehow it's a lot easier to:
- buy a new driver
- watch swing videos
- hit a bucket of balls
- research equipment

Than it is to spend 20 minutes rolling putts.

And yet...

A lot of rounds are won or lost on the greens.

So let's hear it.

Do you practice putting enough?

Or is it one of those things you know you should do more often?

Drop your answer below.

Let's hear it.
Golf has a funny way of making the boring things matter the most.

Best tip you’ve ever received?

bogeytoscratch — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:49:34 +0000

Golf advice is everywhere.

Friends.

YouTube.

Instructors.

Random strangers at the driving range.

Some tips stick.

Some disappear before the next bucket of balls.

And every once in a while, somebody says something that completely changes how you think about the game.

So let's hear it.

What's the best golf tip you've ever received?

Could be:
- a swing tip
- a putting tip
- a mental game lesson
- course management advice
- practice advice
- or something so simple you're surprised it worked

No wrong answers.

Sometimes the best golf tips aren't complicated at all.

Drop yours below.

Let's hear it.
One good tip can save a lot of bad golf.

First club recommendations?

bogeytoscratch — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:46:11 +0000

One of the most common questions new golfers ask is:
"What clubs should I buy?"

And honestly...

The number of options can feel overwhelming.

Complete sets.
Used clubs.
Game improvement irons.
Drivers.
Hybrids.
Wedges.
Brands you've heard of.
Brands you've never heard of.

So let's help the next golfer out.

What would you recommend for someone buying their first clubs?

Could be:
- a complete beginner set
- a specific club
- buying used
- buying new
- something you wish someone had told you sooner

No wrong answers.

Just real experiences from golfers who've already been through it.

Drop your recommendations below.

Let's hear it.
The goal isn't buying perfect clubs. It's getting out and playing.

What finally clicked recently?

bogeytoscratch — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:42:01 +0000

Golf can be frustrating.

Sometimes it feels like you're working on the same thing forever.

Then one day...

Something clicks.

Maybe it wasn't perfect.

Maybe it wasn't dramatic.

But suddenly something started making a little more sense.

So let's hear it.

What finally clicked recently?

Could be:
* your driver
* putting
* short game
* tempo
* course management
* confidence
* practice habits
* mental game
* or something completely unexpected

Big or small.

Progress is progress.

Drop it below.

Let's hear it.
Sometimes one small breakthrough changes everything.

What’s your current golf obsession?

bogeytoscratch — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:36:49 +0000

Golf has a funny way of creating obsessions.

One month it's your driver.

The next month it's putting.

Then somehow you're researching golf balls, launch monitors, training aids, or watching swing videos at 11:00 PM like you're preparing for a major championship.

So let's hear it.

What's your current golf obsession?

Could be:
equipment
putting
short game
course management
swing mechanics
practice routines
launch monitors
golf YouTube
golf travel
anything golf-related

No judgment here.

We've all gone down a golf rabbit hole or two.

Or twenty.

Drop your current obsession below.

Let's hear it.
Because golf somehow turns normal people into part-time researchers.

How Did You Find BTS?

bogeytoscratch — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:35:39 +0000

Every golfer ends up somewhere for a reason.

Maybe you found BTS through:
a Google search
a blog article
social media
a friend
a random golf rabbit hole
or complete accident

However you got here...
I'm glad you did.

So let's hear it.

How did you find Bogey To Scratch?

And while you're at it...
What made you stick around?

Was it:
the articles?
the forum?
the stories?
the gear recommendations?
the golf struggles that sounded a little too familiar?

Drop your story below.

Let's hear it.
Sometimes the best golf discoveries happen completely by accident.