Rules of Golf Quiz #16
Answer to Rules Quiz #15 The answer to this question is covered in Rule 14 and specifically mentions the requirement to mark a ball at rest before lifting or rotating the ball. According to the Rules of Golf, Cliff was required to mark his ball before he rotated it. The fact that his ball never…
PRACTICE WITH A PURPOSE
HOW DO YOU PRACTICE? Let’s face it, sometimes going to the golf range, standing there just swinging away, ball after ball, can get a bit boring. Especially if you have no idea why you are up there or what you are supposed to be doing. Getting mad, frustrated, no idea why the ball is going…
Rules of Golf Quiz #15
Answer to Rules Quiz #14 The Rules of Golf clearly states that a player must take complete relief from a wrong putting green meaning lie, stance, and intended area of swing. Furthermore, Rule 13.1f specifically states the ball must come to rest in the same area of the course as the reference point. There are…
Rules of Golf Quiz #14
Answer to Rules Quiz #13 Ronald’s tee shot on the 14th hole was pulled left and came to rest on the 17th green. Since he had a pristine lie and a clear line of play to the 14th green, Ronald wanted to play his ball as it lies and not exercise his option to get…
Recapping my experience obtaining PGA Membership
First off, so many of you supported me during this time and for that I am extremely grateful. Spending several hours each week outside of work on this was not always easy, so by asking me about my progress and what I was working on you all motivated me to keep my foot on the…
Rules of Golf Quiz #13
Answer to Rules Quiz #12 Miguel’s approach shot hit the green (making a pitch mark) and rolled onto the fringe. With thepitch mark located on the line of play of his next shot, Miguel wants to repair his pitch mark.Rule 13 (2) covers this situation by allowing “repair of damage…to restore the putting green toits…
Rules of Golf Quiz #12
Answer to Rules Quiz #11 As you remember, Miguel hit his approach shot which landed on the fringe of the green.Miguel wanted to putt on his next stroke but the pitch mark his ball made when it hit theground was directly between his ball and the hole. Miguel wants to repair his pitch markbefore he…
The Importance of Watering Bent Grass Greens in the Summertime
As we endure the hot summer months, it is crucial to pay extra attention to the health of our bent grass greens. Bent grass is a delicate turf that requires specific care to thrive, especially during high humidity periods. Proper watering is essential to ensure the greens remain healthy and playable throughout the season. Bent…
DOG DAYS OF SUMMER
TERRI’S TIPS DOGS DAYS OF SUMMER Wow, so seems like everyone is getting crazy yardage on their drives! Have they been hitting the gym and taking pointers from Bryson? Maybe / maybe not . Or just maybe it’s the lack of rain and the ball rolling forever? Whatever the reason, now you are faced with…
Rules of Golf Quiz #11
Answer to Rules Quiz #10 Before hitting his shot William pulled up an out of bound stake that interfered with his intendedswing, but his partner informed him that was not permitted under the rules and was subject tothe general penalty (2 strokes). Since William replaced the OB stake before making his nextstroke, he was able…