Golf is a microcosm of life, and the way we relate to the people and the world around us in that it seems a complicated motion with lots of variable and moving parts, but when dissected, the fundamental tenets are few and relatively easy to understand.  We rarely know how or why when we’re doing [...]

There’s a lot more to bunker etiquette than simply raking your footprints before you leave.  The next time you ball ends up on the ‘beach,’ consider these following customs:

There’s a certain protocol that should be thoroughly understood and effortlessly executed on the first tee. Although this list might seem like a lot to remember, it’s all worth it. Done right, all these habits will go unnoticed. Done wrong, you’ll be the center of attention for reasons you’d rather not be.

Ladies, I want to talk to you directly for just a moment – but make sure your husband reads this too!
Let’s just get it out in the open.  There’s a joke that floats around the clubhouse of most golf courses that says this game got its name as an acronym for the words Gentlemen Only [...]

Although these job titles are often thought to be synonymous, each has quite different responsibilities. Since these guys and girls are paid by the golfers—usually to the tune of $100 minimum per round – it’s important for you to understand their roles and put their services to proper use.

In my post about Client & Guest Hosting, Barry Mahoghner asked, “why wait until after the round to discuss business?”
This is a great question, and one which I thought was important enough to warrant it’s own post.  Here’s what I think…
Instead of trying to close a deal, your time on the course with clients should [...]

You really don’t want to screw this one up. You’ve invited a potential customer, or perhaps your soon-to-be father-in-law, the hot chick who works in the snack shop, or the VPs of your multibillion-dollar empire. You must impress. You’re the director and they’re the cast.

It’s important to understand that nothing can ruin a golf experience like slow play. Nothing. Bad weather, a poorly conditioned course, a man behind the wheel of the beverage cart, lousy play, or idiot playing partners all pale in comparison. Slow play trumps all.
 

One of the most frustrating things for golf pros everywhere to deal with is the damage caused to the surface of a green by pitch marks. Well, actually, it isn’t the damage that’s frustrating. The damage is inevitable. What’s frustrating is when players are too lazy to repair those pitch marks.

So you’ve just been invited to play golf with your boss at the fancy private golf club across town. Cool. If you haven’t been there before, or to any private club for that matter, there are some things that you should consider as you’re preparing to play, and when you get to the [...]