The pros on tour generally show up on the Monday before the event gets underway on Thursday. In between a likely sponsor event, the pro-am and cocktail parties, they spend available days between Monday and tee-time researching the course. [Read more…]
What Does The 90-Degree Rule Actually Mean?
If you see a sign that reads “90-degree rule in effect today,” or something similar, the meaning is really not as ominous as it may seem. All this sign, or the helpful attendant at the pro shop, means is please keep your golf cart on the path, except for a right angle turn across the fairway directly toward your ball and back. This also includes driving between each member of your group’s ball as it lies. Rather than drive directly between balls, it’s asked that you drive straight back to the path and repeat the process each time. [Read more…]