Traditionally, individual tee times are assigned to each player off holes 1 and 10. But a new starting method is gaining popularity. It’s called shotgun start. Tours like the LIV Golf are beginning to implement this format. So, what is a shotgun start in golf, and what are the benefits? […]
Golf is a fun game you can play with friends and family and through heated competition. However, the sport is challenging because you play against nature and its unpredictable conditions. One of the many obstacles in golf is a mud ball, which can affect the performance of both the ball […]
I’m excited to have time away from home when I play golf. After playing a few times, I wanted to learn the ins and outs of the game, which meant learning all the intricacies. I needed to figure out how many golf clubs I could carry. For those of you […]
Over the decades golfs rules have changed and adjusted. Often times, new players are surprised that there are rules to the game of golf: beyond simply hitting the ball in a certain direction. However, there are many rules to this wonderous game. Many have been adjusted over the years due […]
Bunkers are those vexing spaces of golf where players often find themselves questioning the rules. Rules of etiquette and play are easy to recall when on the green or fairway. Yet, in the void of the bunker, rules can be a bit muddled. This does not even mention the dread […]
Etiquette is a unique term unto golf. It is one of the few sports that not only requires players to respect the rules of the game but also the rules of the course. The conduct of the players has been vital to the game of golf since it’s inception. However, […]
Marking your golf ball on the putting green is a fundamentally important, but often overlooked, skill. It may seem old hat for veteran or professional players, but new golfers are often left confused when told they have done something incorrectly. Be it they were not given a detailed explanation, or […]
Whenever playing any game or sport, rules are always the first covered topic. Everyone wants to “get to the fun part” but there are rules to the game. The game of golf can appear a bit complicated from the outside point of view. You are on a golf course, what […]
Abnormal Conditions: every golf player is mentally asking what the difference is between this and a penalty area. The difference is that these are unmarked areas of off terrain. Depending on where you are located, the age of the course, and even the daily weather determines these conditions. However, every […]