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Tree removal is one of the most controversial topics at golf clubs. Members love their trees, and nobody wants to see them go. But many courses remove trees for good reasons: healthier turf, restored…
Greens are the most carefully built and maintained part of any golf course. Beneath the smooth surface is an engineered structure designed to drain well, support healthy grass and keep the putting…
Ever noticed that bunker shots feel completely different from one course to the next? The reason is the sand. Its particle shape, size, depth and moisture all change how the club moves through it and…
The type of grass on a golf course affects how the ball sits, how it rolls on the greens and how you should play. Golfers who understand grass types can adapt quickly when they travel. Here's a guide…
Golf course architects design new courses and renovate existing ones, shaping the land into holes that are strategic, beautiful and enjoyable. It's a small, competitive profession that combines…
Golf club managers, sometimes called general managers or secretaries, run the business side of golf clubs: finance, staff, membership, hospitality and facilities. It's a varied career that combines…
Rules officials make golf competitions fair and run smoothly. They make rulings, set up courses, manage pace of play and help players understand their options. Most start as volunteers at club or…
Caddying is one of golf's oldest jobs. Today, caddies work at private clubs, resorts and links courses around the world, and on professional tours. It's an outdoor job that offers exercise, golf…
Club fitters help golfers find equipment that suits their swing, body and goals. It's a career that combines technical knowledge, technology and customer service, and it has grown as fitting has…
Golf magazines, websites and associations publish lists of the "best" courses in the world, in countries and in regions. These rankings generate debate and inspire golf trips. But how are they…
Golf is a game of small margins and long pauses, so it's no surprise that many golfers have superstitions and rituals. Some are shared across clubs; others are deeply personal. They're mostly…
The handicap system is one of golf's great strengths: it lets golfers of different abilities compete fairly. But it took well over a century to reach today's unified World Handicap System. Here's how…
