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19 articles tagged “golf etiquette”.
Golf is a game steeped in tradition. Some customs are written into the rules; others are passed from golfer to golfer over generations. They give golf its unique character: a game where players…
The driving range is where most golfers start, and where many keep coming back. It's relaxed, inexpensive and the perfect place to learn the basics, warm up before a round or work on your swing. But…
Golf is a safe sport for the most part, but a golf ball travels at high speed, clubs are swung with force, and courses can involve slopes, water, carts and unpredictable weather. Most injuries on…
Bunkers are one of the few places on the course where the rules restrict what you can do before your stroke, and they are a common source of penalty strokes. The rules were simplified in recent…
The putting green has its own set of rules, and they have become more golfer-friendly in recent years. You can now repair almost any damage on the green, leave the flagstick in, and move on without…
Slow play is one of the most common complaints in golf. Long rounds put people off the game, frustrate groups behind and take up time many golfers don't have. The good news is that playing faster…
A golf course in perfect condition looks effortless, but it is the result of skilled, year-round work by greenkeepers. Many golfers grumble when greens are hollow-tined, bunkers are being rebuilt or…
