If you’re like most golfers you probably asked, “How do I take cart path relief?” Is it the nearest point of relief? Do I get one club length? Can I drop on either side of the path? These are all good questions and one’s we’ll address alongside other immovable obstructions today. Cart Path Relief in Golf …
Knowing the rules of golf is a huge advantage to shaving shots off your scorecard. It’s easy to get confused on what’s allowed and what can result in a penalty during the round – especially near trouble. But hazards are an integral part of the game and want to address the right way to navigate …
Biggest Rule Change: Grounding your Club in a Hazard Read More »
Nobody knows the weather like an avid golfer. If I need a weather report, I’ll just ask my golf buddies because most of them are half meteorologist, half golfer. One of the worst parts of winter golf is the dreaded frost delay. The frozen dew can ruin golf courses and present golf course superintendents with …
The Frost Delay in Golf: A Necessary Inconvenience Read More »
Let’s face it – slow golf is the worst and one of the few downsides to this great game. The solution to speeding up play on golf courses is to start playing ready golf more often. But what is ready golf? How do you play it? Today we’ll help you understand this common golf term and share …
Is there anything worse than losing a golf ball? Not only are you out $4 or $5, you have to deal with the penalty strokes and the frustration that comes with it. Losing a golf ball is a frustrating part of the game and happens for a variety of reasons. Maybe the ball got stuck …
Avoid the Confusion: The Lost Golf Ball Rule 101 Read More »
Have you ever hit a tee shot that you think is in play, only to get there and figure out that it’s out of bounds? Or, sometimes even more frustrating, you can’t find it so it’s a lost ball? If there’s ever a doubt you might have a lost ball or hit it OB, it’s …
Provisional Ball in Golf: When is it Appropriate to Hit Another One? Read More »
Is there anything worse than putting on aerated greens? Or bad greens in general? While some golf courses have slow greens and others have fast greens, the main thing golfers want is smoother greens. Most of us want to hit a good putt and hope that it rolls true, even if it’s on the slower side. But …
Golf’s Semi-Annual Inconvenience: How to Deal with Aerated Greens Read More »
Golf is not a cheap sport… paired with its addictive nature, it can get expensive fast. But how much does the average golfer spend per year? It’s a good question and one we’ll try to answer today to help you budget out how much golf (and golf accessories) might cost you each year. How Much Does …
How Do You Compare: How Much the Average Golfer Spends Per Year Read More »
Golf is such a fun sport as you can play in so many different formats and tournaments. But what is a golf pro am? It’s easy to get confused with so many formats – Stableford, shamble, 4-ball, Chapman, etc. However, a pro-am tournament is not like most golf formats as it’s a combination of amateurs and one …
Is golf a sport? How many calories do you burn while playing golf? These are good questions and ones we’ll address today. First off, yes… golf is a sport. While it might not include the physical side as much as football or basketball, it still requires a ton on your body. Not to mention the …
Golf as Exercise: How Many Calories Do You Burn Playing Golf? Read More »
