One of the great things about golf is all the gear you acquire. Clubs, balls, gloves, clothes, bags, hats, gadgets — the list goes on and on. You read about new offerings and compare notes with friends. You can’t have too much golf stuff. And over time, you upgrade with better, more improved gear. [Read more…]
How To Properly Repair A Divot On The Fairway
Sand or no sand? Hammering, hacking in or stomping? Light dusting or build a dune? It’s horses for courses as different grasses, at different times of the year, will produce different types of divots, which may or may not inform the local maintenance regime. [Read more…]
When Are You Allowed To Move Your Ball?
Strictly speaking, you can move your ball at any time — but that movement likely incurs a penalty. Don’t like your lie, no swing, embedded in a shrub? Just take an unplayable and drop your ball, within the stipulated club length and no closer to the hole. However, it would be folly to resort to numerous penalty drops throughout a round. [Read more…]
When Is A Gimme A Gimme?
It’s a hot potato all right! When the PGA asked a similar question on their Facebook page, they were overwhelmed with more than 500 posts about the various approaches to this old chestnut. Some folks hold passionate views about the benefits of the gimme, especially if it speeds up play. The purists detest the practice and steadfastly believe that balls should be played to the hole regardless. [Read more…]
How To Tend To The Golf Flag
The world of golf certainly has its share of rules and etiquette. If you play much at all, you already know that. But you should also know that, unless you are taking part in tournament play, there can be lots of wiggle room regarding some of the stricter procedures. [Read more…]