THURSDECEMBER 26, 2024.  THE GOLF COURSE AND RANGE ARE CLOSED DUE TO SNOW COVER.  EMPORARY GREENS ($25 WALKING ONLY) FOR THE WINTER.  PRO SHOP/COURSE HOURS: 9:00AM – 2:00PM. JAKE’S AT CRANBERRY VALLEY IS CLOSED FOR THE SEASON.
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Let’s Get Prepared to Beat the Heat on the Course

Now that Memorial Day weekend has past, we are officially moving into the summer months. With that comes brighter, much hotter days, and ultimately, more time for you, your family and your friends to spend enjoying the outdoors! Golfing in the summer months is extremely popular, as golfers love to enjoy their favorite pastime in the beautiful weather. However, some days can get hotter than others, and in order to be successful during your game as well as keep your body healthy, you must be prepared. If you are planning on heading to the course on a hot summer day,…

What to Avoid on the Course for the Perfect Posture

If you find yourself constantly sitting every day due to an office job, you know first-hand how difficult it can be to focus on and perfect your posture. Unfortunately, having a poor posture can have many consequences, including back pain, neck pain and more! From a golf perspective, having bad posture on the course, specifically, during your swing, can greatly affect your game. It is important that you know exactly how to align your posture on the course because if you are not set up correctly from the start, you will be more prone to failing. To help you focus…

Trusting Yourself and Your Swing

Everyone has heard the phrase “trust yourself” at one point or another within their lives. Whether it is in their personal life when having to make a big decision, professionally at an important meeting, or during a big sporting event where decisions need to be made on the fly. Truthfully, trusting yourself is one of the most important aspects of life – trusting your head, trusting your heart, and trusting your gut! Trusting yourself is especially important in the game of golf when it comes to your swing specifically. When you learn to trust yourself under pressure on the course,…

Advice on the Golf Course: Rules and Regulations

If you know the rules of the game of golf, you know that it is against the rules to ask for advice in certain circumstances, and during certain times. While you may want advice from your opponents during the game, it is important that you know exactly what you can ask. Here is what you need to know when it comes to rules and regulations for advice on the course. Officially, advice on the golf course is any comment, verbally, or any action that helps a player decide how to play the round, or even a single hole. This can…

Importance of Rest and Recovery

When working on your physical health, you may get into a routine where you find yourself constantly working out, whether that is through cardiovascular activities, strength training, or just some extra practice on the course. What many fail to realize is that working your body that hard with little to no rest can cause more harm than good. Too much exercise can cause an extreme amount of fatigue for your body, and ultimately cause injury. In order to ensure that your body is strong and healthy, you must incorporate rest and recovery into your daily schedule. Rest and recovery can…

First Golf Tournament? Here’s What You Should Know

Your first golf tournament is one of the most exciting monumental moments of your golf career, and life! However, it can also be extremely nerve-racking, especially if you have never participated in a golf tournament before. Golf tournaments are taken very seriously, as you will be playing against many other successful golfers who have put in just as much time, energy and practice as you have. Before your first golf tournament, here are some things that you can take into consideration to help you prepare and get ready for it. First, ensure that you practice for the tournament. Practice, practice,…

Need Another Reason to Fall in Love with Golf? We’ve Got You Covered

As if you did not need yet another reason to stay in love with the game of golf – we have another! Are you aware that regularly golfing can actually make you a smarter person overall? There are many different aspects of the game of golf that a lot of players, and potential players, may not even realize. When you become so engulfed in the game, you may forget how many outstanding skills you are attaining while you play. The game of golf exercises your memory in outstanding ways, and is a great way to stay mentally healthy, especially as…

Golf Etiquette – What You Should Know

The game of golf, while very fun, is also a game that many take very seriously, and work hard to improve on. It is important that while you are on the course, you maintain the rules of the game in a respectful manner. There are rules and regulations when it comes to the etiquette of the game of golf. Whether it is specific rules for the course you are playing on, or the general rules when it comes to what to wear, it is important to make sure that you are on top of what can and cannot be done…

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Stock Up on Warmer Gear for Fall

Don’t let chillier days stop you from playing the game of golf! With fall just around the corner, you may want to begin stocking up on some new fall apparel and accessories for the course. When shopping for warmer apparel, it is important to think about layering, wind and/or water resistance, as well as a hat to keep your head warm. Here are some of our favorite Nike pieces that you can benefit from while playing in the fall. Nike’s Dri-FIT Half-Zip Golf Top is available in a variety of colors, including Wolf Grey, Gym Blue, Burgundy Crush, Obsidian and…

Callaway, Titleist or Taylormade?

When you look at any major industry in America, there is the big names that everyone knows and loves. In golf, you have the big three: Titlest, Taylormade and Callaway. Much like any other industry, there are other guys under them always vying for the top spot, but can’t quite get there. When it comes to golf, who really is the best? You have to look at each brands best and worst characteristics to break down who really is the best. First let’s look at Titleist. They boast the #1 ball in golf that most players on the PGA Tour…