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Golf Etiquette: A Very Important Part Of The Game

If you are a novice golfer you need to be aware of the importance of golf etiquette within the Official Rules of Golf. For the inexperienced player, golf etiquette can be a minefield so it pays to get to grips with the appropriate way to behave if you want to remain welcome on the course.

Golf etiquette 1
If you book a tee-off time ensure that you arrive punctually at the first tee, and do not take practice swings on that or any other tee, always take them to the side of the tee.

Golf etiquette tip #2
Always stand to the right of a player taking a shot and never directly behind. Do not get ahead of anyone who is playing a shot.

Golf etiquette tip #3
If you take a divot replace and always repair pitch marks on the green.

Golf etiquette tip #4
If you think a ball may be lost get used to playing a provisional shot so you do not have to return to the tee. If the ball is lost, you are allowed five minutes to look for it but do be aware of people playing behind you and, if necessary, allow them to play through.

Golf etiquette tip #5
Keep up a good pace when walking between shots so as not to hold up play. If a gap opens up between your group and the group in front of you then be prepared to call the players behind you through if they are having to wait for you.

Golf etiquette tip #6
If you land in a bunker rake it when you have finished. If there is no rake available then use your clubhead.

Golf etiquette tip #7
When you are playing up to a green make sure the players ahead of you have finished putting and are well clear of the green. Never put your bag or cart on the green but leave them to the side, preferably near the point at which you will leave the green to get to the next tee.

Golf etiquette tip #8
Never tread on your opponent’s putting line and if you have to mark the position of your ball do so by placing a ball marker or coin directly behind the ball (unless it will interfere with another player’s line, in which case mark it to the side) and always replace your ball exactly where you picked it up from.

Golf etiquette tip #9
When tending the flag hold it so it doesn’t flap in the wind and make sure you do not cast a shadow over the hole. Lift the flag out slightly so that you can remove it with ease as soon as your opponent has struck his putt. When you have finished on the green exit it quickly and do not stand around marking your scorecard.

Golf etiquette tip #10
If you hit a ball that looks like it might hit somebody or if you hit it over trees towards another fairway that you can’t see you must always shout “fore”. If you hear another player shout “fore” do not stand there looking around to see if the call was for your benefit, just cover your head with your arms and crouch down to make yourself as small a target as possible.

Golf is a fantastic sport and if you follow these guidelines you shouldn’t go too far wrong so just go out and have a good game!

LISA DAVIES
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How much money is it to replace a green on a golf course?

Let’s just say there were some divots made on a green today at the golf course I went to. A pack of kids from the local school were golfing there, and I guess they left some divots in the greens. Someone told me if there’s a divot in the green it has to be entirely replaced.

Just curious, but don’t they have to replace the whole green to fix it? How much does that cost usually?

Whoever told you that an entire green would have to be replaced because a divot was taken is " pulling your leg ". To build an entire green from scratch with the proper drainage, slopes, base and sod the cost is approximately $ 50,000. The course usually has a green sod farm on its premises from which sod is taken to make repairs for areas which are diseased, burned out, damaged through regular maintenance mishaps or vandalism. If local kids caused the damage and they could be identified our course would make sure they were arrested and the parents held responsible for restitution.

what do you guys think about obsession with golf perfection?

i practice really hard and im a great golfer(2 handicap pretty much anywhere). and nothing is ever good enough for me and i always strive for the perfect golf game. alot of my friends said it isnt healthy because i think about my swing all the time(except when im golfing of course, im great at blacking out any thoughts) and one of my friends actually mentioned how i can hit a 200 yard shot and knock it 2 feet from the cup and i wouldnt be happy because my divot wasnt lined up to where i wanted it(true event actually)

to me my "its not good enough" scheme seems to work great for my golf game but what do you guys think? is it healthy golf wise? or just life wise? i have a great life, a great job, i go on dates, have awesome freaking doggies and i dont stress out too much but i do sometimes when im not swinging crisp. some of my friends say this isnt a healthy path for a 24 year old. i’d give up most of my possesions to become a pro, and im aware its slim making tour but i wont quit!

Golf is a game of passion. Its a game that pushes you mental and physically ever time you play. Most golfer are not happy with there game because they always know in the back of there head they can improve. That is way you see guys like Tiger, Phil, Elkington, and everyone else on the PGA working on the range for hours on end, sometimes even after a six hour round of golf. So do I think you are crazy, no, I just think you have caught the "Golf Bug" are you are passionate about it. Keep going after your dreams!

If you have that kind of passion for golf have you ever though about getting into the golf business?…Working in the golf business is a great way to learn, practice, make future connections and get paid for going what you love.

Have you looked at playing some mini tours, like the Pepsi Tour, Hooters Tour, Grey Goose Tour, and Tight Lies Tour, just to list a few…These are great little tour to get some exposure, make some money,don’t cost that much to play (200 to 500 dollars for an entry fee) and also a great way to see how you stack up against other people your age.

Good Luck.

Jim Mclean: Vol.1-best Of The Golf Channel (DVD)

Bring the best of The Golf Channel Academy home with this special collection of Jim McLean’s favorite episodes on DVD. In this four part series, Jim McLean reviews some of his proven tips on: Power – Put the Power back in your swing! Divots – Take a divot the right way and learn what they say about your swing. Fairway Woods – Hit your fairway woods more consistantly and know when to use them. Bunker Basics – Develop the proper exit strategy for common bunker shots.

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I need some help with my golf game?

Off the tee:

I usually hit 3 wood because I can hit it as far and more accurate than my driver. When I hit with my driver why doesn’t it feel like I hit the ball well?

Fairway:

My fairway shots are usually good, the odd time I will slice the ball as a lefty.

Approach:

My approach shots are decent, but I can’t stick the ball, so it sometimes ends up rolling to far.

Putting:

I had a 4 PUTT today! It was the first hole, so I didn’t have a feel for the greens, but it’s horrible. I seem to miss too many 3-4 footers. I feel so much pressure when i’m putting them trying to avoid a 3 putt.

Is it bad to have a baseball grip on my golf clubs?

Thanks.

1. most people would be better served hitting a FW off the tee- the higher loft and shorter shaft help make for a straighter shot. There could be a couple of things wrong:
A. you’re trying to kill your driver, but not the 3 wood. Swing them both the same way. Let the loft do it’s job.
B. Your driver just isn’t right for you. You may need to get fit for either a new one, or have your current retro-fitted.

2. An occasional slice stinks, but it isn’t something that can’t be fixed. Knowing where your misses go is a great strategical tool.

3. You are not alone. Make sure you’re making ball-first contact and take a divot on the target side of the ball. Urethane covered balls spin best; coupling that with clean, sharp wedge grooves and an accelerating attack into the ball will increase the amount of backspin put on the ball.

4. Forget the 4 putt. That’s done and over with now… it’s akin to a CB getting beat for a TD- you need to forget about it and move on, because you know that you’re better than that, and it was a fluke. You seem to put too much emphasis on those putts. Why? Will it cost you a million bucks if you miss? Will it give you a rash? No, that’s just plain silly… it’s just another putt, whether it’s a 3 footer or a 30 footer, you’ve done this before.

5. No, while rare, there have been professionals that have used it. Some people will laugh, or make you change it, but if you’re beating them… they’ll stop laughing. Jack Nicklaus himself, in his "Golf My Way" movie said interlocking, overlapping or baseball didn’t matter. It’s what you’re comfortable with. As long as it works, go with it.

Jim McLean: Best of The Golf Channel Academy (Vol. 1)

Jim McLean: Best of The Golf Channel Academy (Vol. 1) Bring the best of The Golf Channel Academy home with this special collection of Jim McLean’s favorite episodes. In this four part series, Jim McLean reviews some of his proven tips on: Power – Put the Power back in your swing! Divots – Take a divot the right way and learn what they say about your swing. Fairway Woods – Hit your fairway woods more consistantly and know when to use them. Bunker Basics – Develop the proper exit strategy for common bunker shots. If you have any questions about this product or would like to order by phone, please call us Toll Free at 888-733-8383. We look forward to hearing from you!

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Any tips for a first-timer on a golf course?

Tomorrow I’m going to a 9-hole public golf course for the first time with one of my buddies. I’m kind of nervous. He has played on golf courses a couple of times, but basically we are both beginners. He basically knows what it’s like on a golf course but I don’t.

I’ve been to the driving range many, many times, just never out on a course. My friend keeps telling me that we should go and I finally agreed. I can drive the ball pretty far, but I often have trouble and slice the ball far to the left. I can’t really drive it consistently. I have done a little bit of work with irons but I’m not very good at it. I’ve also never putted before in my life (mini golf doesn’t count!).

So are there any tips or things I should know about before I tee off tomorrow? I just don’t want to make a complete fool of myself. Also, how am I to determine which iron to use in which situation? I have a full set (I think). I have so many questions, but can’t think of them all to put here!
Please help.
What does raking the bunker mean?
How do I know when it’s my turn on the fairway/green?
How do I know if it’s my job to pull the flag when someone is putting?
etc. etc. Give me any details you can!

Etiquette, etiquette, etiquette.

Raking bunker: if you step in the bunker (because your ball is there) when you leave, rake it to even out the sand surface, so the next player’s ball will not be in your sand divot, or footprint

It’s your turn if your ball is furthest away from pin.

When someone’s is putting on the green it’s your job to pull the flag out if you’re closest to it. Leaving the flag in is against USGA rule.

Play ready golf, i.e. when someone else is getting ready to hit their ball, be ready to hit your ball, that includes thinking which club you should hit, taking practice swing, walking to your ball, etc, so there is not considerable delay hitting your ball. However, do not do anything which may distract other players from hitting their shot, especially in his pre-shot routine.

Teeing off: the player who scored the lowest in the previous hole has the honor to hit first. If there was a tie, the person who teed off the previous hole will keep his honor. But most players play ready golf, i.e. whoever’s ready. But make sure that they did say it, some golfers can be a stickler when it comes to this. But on a 9 hole course, it’d be ready golf.

For 9 hole you should go through it in around 2 hours. Anything longer than 2:30 hours is playing slow, and golfers hate slow players.

Need help on golf quiz!!?

My little brother needs some help and I dont know anything about the sport!! Could someone help with this???? Please!!

1. The game of golf originated in
A. The United States
B. Germany
C. Scotland
2. How many clubs is a golfer allowed to carry in his bag?
A. 11
B. 14
C. as many as he/she wants
3. A numerical standard of scoring for a hole is a
A. Par
B. Stroke
C. Slice
4. To knock the ball in the hole, a golfer generally uses
A. An iron
B. A putter
C. A wood
5. Golf is usually described as
A. A team sport
B. An individual sport
C. Neither a) or b) is correct
6. The arc made by a club before striking the ball is
A. A swing
B. A divot
C. A stance
7. While on the green, if you putt your ball and it hits a competitor’s ball, the penalty is
A. One stroke
B. Two strokes
C. There is no penalty
8. Modern day woods used in golf are usually made of
A. Wood
B. Hard glass
C. Metal
9. After your group has finished its last shot on the green, you should
A. Leave the green immediately
B. Consult with all the players and write the scores down before leaving
C. Leave the flag by the green
10. The short grass area between the tee and the green is the
A. Fairway
B. Rough
C. Hazard
11. Equipment needed for a golf game might include
A. A bag and clubs
B. Golf balls and tees
C. Both a) and b) are correct
12. A golf course usually consists of
A. 18 holes
B. 24 holes
C. 30 holes
13. If your ball is in a sand trap, you
A. Must play the ball as it lies
B. Cannot ground the club before starting you swing
C. Both a) and b) are true
14. If you make a long putt, you should
A. Cheer loudly
B. Dance happily around the green
C. Refrain from making noise or damaging the green

15. Each hole begins by hitting the ball from the

A. Green
B. Tee
C. Rough

16. A common warning cry heard in golf is

A. Heads up
B. Look out
C. Fore

17. If a small branch is inhibiting your backswing, you may

A. Bend it
B. Break it off
C. Not move it

18. One stroke over par on a hole is

A. A birdie
B. A bogie
C. An eagle

19. Each club has a different clubhead angle, also known as

A. Loft
B. Clubhead speed
C. A whiff

20. One stroke under par on a hole is

A. A birdie
B. A bogie
C. An eagle

1. c
2. b
3. a
4. b
5. b
6. a
7. a
8. c
9. b
10. a
11. c
12. a
13. c
14. c
15. b
16. c
17. c
18. b
19. a
20. a