For the love of a better round.
Good gear. Great golf.
What goes in your bag. Where you take it. Golf gear guides and places worth playing, with a Pacific Northwest point of view.
Meadowwood · Liberty Lake, Washington
The equipment edit
Fitting checklist
Prepare for a driver fitting: what to bring, which numbers to compare, questions to ask and the specifications to record before buying.
Read the guide : Driver fitting checklist: what to bring and compareDistance tools
Compare a laser golf rangefinder, GPS watch and phone app by on-course use, visibility, battery needs and cost. Choose the tool that fits your routine.
Read the guide : Golf rangefinder vs. GPS: which should you use?Driver fitting guide · 2025 models
Qi35, G440 MAX, Elyte, DS-ADAPT X and GT4: the differences to explore and the questions to bring to a fitting.
Read the guide : Five drivers to compare in a fittingBeyond the bag
Palouse golf guide
Compare Palouse Ridge, Colfax Golf Club and Vandal Golf Course, with booking sources and a practical checklist for planning a Palouse golf trip.
Read the guide : Golf courses near Pullman and ColfaxCourse guide · 2025 archive
Coastal links, high-desert fairways and mountain courses across Washington, Oregon and Idaho.
Read the guide : The Pacific Northwest golf guideLocal course guide
Five public courses, side-by-side ratings and places to eat after your round.
Read the guide : The Spokane golf guideBehind the guide
I’m Derek. Fairway Gear Guide brings together my interest in equipment, local courses and the trips built around them.
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