# Flighting > Flighting is a performance golf platform and apparel brand. Members track their golf with verified USGA data and unlock exclusive apparel, discounts, and rewards by hitting on-course milestones. ## About Flighting connects real golf performance to an e-commerce experience. Members verify their USGA Handicap ID and track rounds, handicap, birdies, pars, and milestones, compete on leaderboards and head-to-head challenges, and earn product discounts and exclusive access through achievement. ## Key Pages - [Flighting Home](https://flightingapp.com/): Overview of the Flighting performance golf platform. - [Blog](https://flightingapp.com/blog): Golf instruction, equipment, and performance articles, updated daily. - [Shop](https://flightingapp.com/shop): Performance golf apparel, partly unlocked through milestones. - [About](https://flightingapp.com/about): The Flighting mission and how the platform works. - [Join Flighting](https://flightingapp.com/register): Create a member account and connect your USGA Handicap. ## Recent Articles - [Build a Weekly Practice Plan to Lower Your Handicap](https://flightingapp.com/blog/build-weekly-practice-plan-lower-handicap): Create an effective weekly practice plan focusing on full swing and short game to lower your golf handicap in 2023 and beyond. - [Crafting a Weekly Practice Plan to Lower Your Handicap](https://flightingapp.com/blog/weekly-practice-plan-lower-handicap): Learn to create a time-boxed weekly golf practice plan focusing on full swing and short game to effectively lower your handicap. - [When to Get Fit for Irons and Save Strokes](https://flightingapp.com/blog/when-get-fit-irons-save-strokes): Discover when getting fit for irons makes sense and how it can save you strokes on the course. Learn the signs your current irons are holding you back. - [Master the 3 Key Short Game Shots for Lower Scores](https://flightingapp.com/blog/master-3-key-short-game-shots-lower-scores): Discover the three essential short game shots to practice for shaving strokes around the green and improving your golf score. - [When to Get Fit for Irons: Key Signs You're Losing Strokes](https://flightingapp.com/blog/when-to-get-fit-irons-key-signs): Discover when it makes sense to get fit for irons and the signs your current set might be costing you strokes. Improve your game with the right equipment. - [Avoid Big Numbers: A Bogey-Free Decision Tree Guide](https://flightingapp.com/blog/avoid-big-numbers-bogey-free-decision-tree-2): Learn how to avoid big numbers on your scorecard with a bogey-free decision tree tailored for amateur golfers. Lower your scores with smart decisions. - [Avoid Big Numbers: A Bogey-Free Decision Tree Guide](https://flightingapp.com/blog/avoid-big-numbers-bogey-free-decision-tree): Learn how to avoid big numbers on your scorecard with this bogey-avoidance decision tree guide. Improve your decision-making and lower your scores. - [Signs Your Irons Are Costing You Strokes](https://flightingapp.com/blog/signs-irons-costing-strokes): Discover when it makes sense to get fit for irons and how ill-fitted clubs could be costing you strokes. Learn key signs and tips for improvement. - [Tony Finau's Historic Putting Round at John Deere Classic](https://flightingapp.com/blog/tony-finau-historic-putting-round-john-deere): Discover how Tony Finau delivered one of the best putting performances ever at the John Deere Classic, setting a benchmark for golfers aiming to lower their scores. - [Top 3 Short Game Shots Every Golfer Should Practice](https://flightingapp.com/blog/top-3-short-game-shots-to-practice): Learn the three most crucial short game shots to practice for shaving strokes around the green using the Pareto principle. - [When Should You Get Fit for Irons to Improve Your Game?](https://flightingapp.com/blog/when-get-fit-irons-improve-game): Discover signs that your current irons are costing you strokes and learn when to get fit for irons to enhance your performance. - [When to Get Fit for Irons: Signs You're Losing Strokes](https://flightingapp.com/blog/when-to-get-fit-for-irons-signs-losing-strokes): Discover when it makes sense to get fit for irons and how it can improve your game. Learn the signs that your current irons may be costing you strokes. - [Top 3 Short Game Shots to Master for Lower Scores](https://flightingapp.com/blog/top-3-short-game-shots-to-master): Focus on the three most crucial short game shots to significantly improve your golf scores by applying the Pareto principle. - [Master Putting Alignment at Home: 3 Simple Drills](https://flightingapp.com/blog/putting-alignment-drills-at-home): Improve your putting alignment with three easy drills using a yardstick or mirror at home. Perfect for honing your short game skills. - [Keegan Bradley and Wyndham Clark on US Open Fan Reactions](https://flightingapp.com/blog/keegan-bradley-wyndham-clark-us-open-fan-reactions): Keegan Bradley and Wyndham Clark discuss US Open fan reactions and golf's growing appeal, linking fan behavior to equipment trends. - [Can You Lean on a Tree for Support While Hitting in Golf?](https://flightingapp.com/blog/lean-on-tree-support-while-hitting-golf): Discover if leaning on a tree for support during a golf shot is legal. Learn how rules impact your play and improve your score. - [2026 U.S. Open Recap: Fan Behavior and Equipment Decisions](https://flightingapp.com/blog/2026-us-open-recap-fan-behavior-equipment-decisions): Explore the 2026 U.S. Open's key takeaways, focusing on fan behavior and USGA equipment decisions at Shinnecock Hills. - [Wyndham Clark's Ping Putter: Key to His U.S. Open Victory](https://flightingapp.com/blog/wyndham-clark-ping-putter-us-open-win): Explore how Wyndham Clark's new Ping putter helped him secure his second major title at the 2026 U.S. Open, focusing on its features and impact on his game. - [Robert MacIntyre Warns of Tough U.S. Open Conditions](https://flightingapp.com/blog/robert-macintyre-us-open-setup-concerns): Robert MacIntyre predicts 'carnage' due to tough U.S. Open conditions, expressing concern over the setup. Learn how to prepare for challenging courses. - [How to Break 90 in Golf: Proven Strategies That Work](https://flightingapp.com/blog/how-to-break-90-in-golf): Want to break 90? Master these proven strategies for short game, course management, and mindset that take golfers from the 90s into the 80s. - [Are Green Speeds Out Of Hand? USGA Chief Weighs In](https://flightingapp.com/blog/green-speeds-usga-chief-opinion): Explore the challenges of maintaining fair green speeds at Shinnecock Hills, as discussed by the USGA Chief. - [How a Titleist GTS Driver Fitting Transformed My Game](https://flightingapp.com/blog/titleist-gts-driver-fitting-transformed-game): Discover how a Titleist GTS driver fitting improved my golf performance this season by showcasing the power of proper equipment. - [How to Stop Slicing the Golf Ball: A Step-by-Step Guide](https://flightingapp.com/blog/how-to-stop-slicing-golf-ball): Slicing the ball? Fix it fast with this step-by-step guide covering grip, swing path, and clubface drills proven to straighten your shot. - [Bushnell Tour Hybrid vs V7 Shift: Rangefinder Showdown](https://flightingapp.com/blog/bushnell-tour-hybrid-vs-v7-shift-rangefinder): Compare the Bushnell Tour Hybrid and V7 Shift rangefinders to choose the best fit for your golf game. - [Bud Cauley's Breakthrough at RBC Canadian Open](https://flightingapp.com/blog/bud-cauley-breakthrough-rbc-canadian-open): Bud Cauley's emotional win at the RBC Canadian Open marks a pivotal moment in his PGA Tour journey, showcasing his resilience and determination. - [RBC Canadian Open 2026: Adjusted Final Round Tee Times](https://flightingapp.com/blog/rbc-canadian-open-2026-adjusted-tee-times): Discover the updated final round tee times for the RBC Canadian Open 2026, adjusted due to weather conditions. - [Callaway Quantum Triple Diamond vs Titleist GTS4 Driver](https://flightingapp.com/blog/callaway-quantum-vs-titleist-gts4-driver): Compare the Callaway Quantum Triple Diamond and Titleist GTS4 drivers to find the best low spin bomber for your game. - [Blade vs. Cavity Back Irons: Which Is Right for You?](https://flightingapp.com/blog/blade-vs-cavity-back-irons): Blades vs cavity back irons explained: forgiveness, feel, workability, and who should play each type. Pick the right irons for your handicap. - [Golf and Mental Health: How the Game Improves Your Well-Being](https://flightingapp.com/blog/golf-and-mental-health-benefits): Golf isn't just good for your game — it's good for your mind. Research shows golf boosts mental health through exercise, nature, and social connection. - [The Brutal Financial Realities of Mini-Tour Golf](https://flightingapp.com/blog/financial-realities-mini-tour-golf): Pro golfer Piers Berrington discusses the harsh financial realities of mini-tour golf, where players often struggle to cover expenses and stay in the game.