Hit a Provisional Ball: The Simple Rule That Saves Time and Strokes
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.
Category: Etiquette and Pace of Play
Tend the Flag Like a Good Partner: Simple Flagstick Etiquette for Beginners
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.
Appreciate Your Flightmates: The Small Habits That Make Everyone’s Round Better
Ask any golfer about their most memorable round, and more often than not, the story isn't really about the score. It's about who they played with. The friend who found your ball buried in the rough...
Watch Your Line on the Green: The Putting Etiquette Every Golfer Should Know
Picture this: you're on the green with your group, everyone's ball is down, and it's not your turn yet. Where do you stand? Where do you walk to get there? If you've never really thought about it,...
Mark Your Ball on the Green: The Etiquette Habit Every Beginner Needs
Picture this: you and a playing partner both reach the green, and your ball happens to sit right between their ball and the hole. Do you leave it there? Pick it up and walk away? Most beginners...