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August 4, 2025
Fall Golf in North Carolina: Tips for Better Play This Season
October 2, 2025As the heat of summer fades and cooler mornings roll in, September is one of the best months to play golf. The fairways are still green, the weather is comfortable, and local leagues and outings are in full swing. But before you hit the course this fall, take a minute to ask yourself: is your equipment helping your game—or holding it back?
At Kelly’s Golf, we’ve spent over 35 years helping golfers in the Greensboro Triad area fine-tune their clubs for better performance. The truth is, even the best swing can be wasted if your gear isn’t in shape. That’s why September is the perfect time for a quick equipment check-up.
Here are five services every golfer should consider this fall to make sure your game is set up for success.
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Re-Gripping: Refresh Your Feel and Control
Grips wear down slowly, which means you may not notice how much performance you’ve lost until you replace them. After a summer of sweaty rounds, rain showers, and frequent play, your grips are probably slicker than you think.
Fresh grips give you:
- Better traction in all weather conditions
- A more relaxed grip (no more squeezing too tight)
- Improved comfort and confidence at address
At Kelly’s Golf, we offer a huge selection of grips from trusted brands like Golf Pride, Lamkin, Winn, Iomic, SuperStroke, and more. Whether you prefer a soft, tacky feel or something firmer and textured, we’ll help you find the perfect fit.
If you only do one thing for your clubs this fall, make it re-gripping—you’ll feel the difference immediately.
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Lie & Loft Adjustments: Get Your Irons Back in Line
Every golfer is built differently. Height, arm length, and swing style all affect how your clubs sit at impact. If your lie angle is off, even good swings can send shots veering left or right. Similarly, loft drift (from repeated use) can rob you of distance or create gapping issues between clubs.
With a lie/loft adjustment, we can:
- Ensure your irons match your natural posture
- Fix directional issues caused by incorrect lie angles
- Re-establish proper yardage spacing between clubs
Fall is the ideal time for this tweak. Imagine hitting straighter shots with the same swing—no extra practice required.
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Re-Grooving: Bring Back Your Spin and Stopping Power
If your wedges and irons aren’t checking up like they used to, worn grooves are usually the culprit. Over time, grooves lose sharpness, which means less spin and less control around the greens.
Our precision re-grooving service restores your clubs to USGA-conforming sharpness, giving you back the ability to:
- Control trajectory
- Add bite on approach shots
- Hold more greens
This is especially important heading into fall, when softer turf and damp conditions make spin your best friend.
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Re-Shafting: Match Your Clubs to Your Swing
Has your swing speed changed this season? Are you noticing inconsistent ball flights, distance loss, or unusual vibrations after shots? It may not be your swing—it might be your shafts.
Re-shafting can:
- Correct ball flight issues (too high, too low, slices, or hooks)
- Match shaft flex to your swing speed
- Improve overall feel and consistency
At Kelly’s Golf, we’ll analyze your swing and recommend the perfect shaft profile, whether steel or graphite, stiff or regular. Sometimes, just a single shaft upgrade can completely change how your driver or irons perform.
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Re-Finishing: Give Your Favorite Clubs New Life
We all have that one club we can’t part with. Maybe it’s your trusty putter or the driver you’ve had since your best round. But years of use (and a few accidental cart path kisses) can make clubs look tired.
Our re-finishing service restores the look and feel of your old favorites. Whether you want to bring a classic back to its original shine or simply refresh the finish, we’ve got you covered. It’s like giving your clubs a second life—without having to replace them.
Professional Club Fitting & Custom Clubs
While the five services above keep your current set performing at its best, sometimes the biggest leap forward comes from a professional fitting. At Kelly’s Golf, we specialize in fitting golfers of every skill level. From adjusting lie angles to building fully custom sets of Miura irons, we tailor clubs to your exact swing.
The result?
- Better accuracy
- More consistent distances
- Greater confidence with every swing
Custom fitting is an investment in your game—and fall is the perfect time to get started.
Why a Fall Check-Up Matters
Golf is a game of details. Tiny adjustments to your clubs can lead to huge improvements on the course. By focusing on re-gripping, lie/loft adjustments, re-grooving, re-shafting, and re-finishing this September, you’ll set yourself up for better scores—not just this fall, but into next season as well.
Contact Kelly’s Golf Today!
Don’t let worn gear hold back your swing. Visit us this fall for a quick tune-up and discover how the right adjustments can unlock your best golf yet.
Kelly’s Golf
2616 Lawndale Dr Suite C Greensboro, NC 27408
📞 (336) 540-1452
🌐 www.kellysgolf.com
Your clubs should work with you, not against you. Let us help you finish the season strong.