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.

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 [...]

When you’re at the practice range, and it’s time for you to get ready for your upcoming round. It’s important to remember that there’s a big difference between warm up and practice.
Warming up is preparing your body to play golf by stretching your muscles and loosening your joints. Warming up is also time [...]