Shot might be lost or out of bounds? Hit a provisional ball. Learn what to say, when to play it, and what happens if you find your first ball.

Holding the flagstick is a small job that helps your group play faster and putt better. Learn how to tend the flag: where to stand, how to hold it, and when to pull it out.

Ready golf means playing when you are ready instead of waiting for strict turn order. Learn what it means, where it came from, what the Rules of Golf say, and how to use it on the course.

Jabby or rushed putting strokes? The tick-tock putting drill gives your stroke a steady rhythm so your speed control improves. Here is how to do it on the practice green.

Skip the warm-up and your first few holes pay for it. Try this easy 10-minute golf warm-up: gentle stretches, a range routine from wedge to driver, and a few chips and putts.

Forgot your glove or tees again? Use this simple night-before golf checklist: pack your bag, lay out your outfit and sunscreen, check your tee time and get a good nights sleep.