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Putting
ben crenshaw reads a putt during the 1985 masters
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Ben Crenshaw’s legendary coach reveals secrets to elite putting

Harvey Penick, the long-time coach of two-time Masters winner Ben Crenshaw, has some advice for those looking to improve their putting.
Approach Shots
arnold palmer swings golf club
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Arnold Palmer explains the secrets for mastering your long irons

Arnold Palmer was one of the greatest shotmakers of all time. Here is his advice on how to master your long irons.
Instruction
justin rose swings golf club during the 2025 fedex st jude
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Justin Rose’s 5 swing ‘triggers’ for consistent ball striking

Justin Rose’s timeless swing relies on a handful of triggers that help him get into position for consistent contact.
Instruction
jack nicklaus swings an iron during the 1983 open championship
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Jack Nicklaus’ 4 simple secrets for solid ball striking

In the September 2005 issue of GOLF Magazine, Jack Nicklaus shared his four key fundamentals for solid ball striking.
Instruction
bryson dechambeau swings during the 2025 open championship
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Should you be *trying* to swing the golf club hard? Read this

Some of the game’s best players advocate using a big, powerful swing. Should amateurs do the same? Find out in this edition of Timeless Tips.
Driving
Seve Ballesteros
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Seve Ballesteros reveals 4 keys for smashing longer drives

Seve Ballesteros was known for his short-game wizardry, but he was plenty long off the tee as well. Here are his four keys for hitting bombs.
Driving
seve ballesteros swings during the open championship
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Seve Ballesteros’ easy tips for more control with your driver

Back in the mid-80s, Seve Ballesteros shared with GOLF Magazine how he shortened his swing to get more control off the tee.
Instruction
To enhance your golf practice and make it more effective, GOLF Teacher to Watch Chad Gibbs says mimic a pro player's routine. Here's how

Improve your ball striking by structuring your practice like this

Looking to take your gains from the practice tee out on the course? Follow this advice from GOLF Top 100 Teacher Ed Oldham.
Driving
Looking for more driver speed and distance? GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kellie Stenzel shares 10 things she learned from the Bomber's Club to help
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How to add clubhead speed in just 3 swings

Want to add some clubhead speed to your arsenal? You can do so with just three swings, says Top 100 Teacher Scott Munroe.
Instruction
billy horschel turns his hat backward

How wearing your hat backward can make you a better ball striker

Practicing while wearing a backward hat can help you hit the ball better. GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jason Birnbaum explains how.
Instruction
cheryl anderson demonstrates how to properly tilt your spine at address

Bomb long drives and hit crisp chips with this key setup tweak

Properly tilting your spine at address is key for both long drives and crisp chips. Here’s how to do it the correct way.
Instruction
woman swings hybrid
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5 ways to get the most out of hitting your hybrids

If you are looking to hit your hybrids better than ever before, take this advice from GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kellie Stenzel.
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Hideki Matsuyama plays a shot at the FedEx St. Jude Championship.

How adding a pause in your backswing improves your ball striking

Is a little pause at the top of your backswing the ticket to improved ball striking? GOLF Top 100 Teacher Tim Cooke explains.
Short Game
A golfer works on his chipping at a golf course practice range on a late spring day.
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Use this 5-step plan for improving your chipping around the greens

If you want to chip the ball closer to the hole — and save par more often — try these five easy tips from GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kellie Stenzel.
Travel
golfer sleeps in a hammock / bethpage state park sign in front of dark parking lot

What’s it like camping out for a Bethpage Black tee time? Worth it

A Bethpage Black tee time is the stuff dreams are made of, so much so that it’s worth camping out with golf junkies in a parking lot.
Instruction
billy horschel turns his hat backward

How wearing your hat backward can make you a better ball striker

Practicing while wearing a backward hat can help you hit the ball better. GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jason Birnbaum explains how.
Instruction
cheryl anderson demonstrates how to properly tilt your spine at address

Bomb long drives and hit crisp chips with this key setup tweak

Properly tilting your spine at address is key for both long drives and crisp chips. Here’s how to do it the correct way.
Features
Matt Snowdon with his teacher Bernie Najar.
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Why competitive opportunities matter for this golfer with multiple disabilities

Matt Snowdon has multiple disabilities, carries a 4.7 handicap index, and is always on the hunt for more competitive playing opportunities.
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How this sprawling Wisconsin golf resort is aces in more ways than one

Each of the five golf courses at Sand Valley is an outright winner, but for tennis obsessives, the sprawling Wisconsin resort is aces too.
Instruction
a golfer holds a tee between a golf glove
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A tee trick to hit every fairway

One of the main causes of slicing is opening the clubface. It can be a hard problem to fix, but not with this neat little trick.
Putting
This straight putt practice station helps you train your brain to set up square and start the ball on your intended line every time.
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Here’s how to hit every single putt on target

Starting the ball on your intended line is the key to making more putts. Sounds simple, but you have to put in the work. Here’s a drill.
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Instruction
tiger woods swings and makes divot at 2018 dell match play

2 subtle swing mistakes keeping you from hitting crisp iron shots

In this edition of Play Smart, instructor Kelan McDonagh explains two swing flaws that could be ruining your ball-first contact.
Instruction
gia liwski shows golf.com editor zephyr melton how to do a perfect takeaway

Perfect your takeaway by grooving this simple feel during the backswing

In this edition of Play Smart, LPGA professional Gia Liwski explains a simple feel for a perfect takeaway on every swing.
Instruction
golf instructor demonstrates technique for student

Go through this setup checklist before every shot for guaranteed solid contact

In this edition of Play Smart, instructor Jeff Smith shares a simple checklist you should go through during your setup before every shot.
Bunker Shots
parker mclachlin shows zephyr melton how to hit bunker shot

Do you *really* need an open stance for bunker shots?

In this edition of Play Smart, Parker McLachlin — aka the Short Game Chef — explains the proper stance for bunker shots.
Driving
golfer turns hips back with alignment stick through the belt loops

This tweak effortlessly produces more hip turn (& longer drives)

In this edition of Play Smart, instructor Kelan McDonagh shows a simple setup tweak that will help you hit longer drives.
Instruction
justin rose swings golf club during 2025 open championship

Justin Rose uses this unique feel to generate speed in his swing

In this edition of Play Smart, we explain the unique feel Justin Rose uses in his swing to create clubhead speed.
Short Game
parker mclachlin watches zephyr melton hit chip shots

How an elite short-game coach fixed my chipping in just 5 minutes

In this edition of Play Smart, we look at how Parker McLachlin, aka the Short Game Chef, fixed Zephyr Melton’s chipping in five minutes.
Approach Shots
joe plecker demonstrates how to find the center of your stance
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Find the center of your stance for better contact with your irons

Finding the true center of your stance will help you hit better shots with your irons. GOLF Top 100 Teacher Joe Plecker shows you how.
Instruction
golfer hits shot out of fairway bunker
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6 shots amateurs never practice — but they should

There are a number of shots that amateur golfers never practice. Here are six from Top 100 Teacher Tom Stickney that will help your game.
Bunker Shots
golfer hits shot from bunker with sun shining through the trees in background
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This common mistake kills your bunker game. Here’s how to fix it

Having trouble escaping the sand? You might be hitting too far behind the ball in the bunker. Here’s how to fix that flaw.
Fitness
motion analysis from proscreen with student next to it
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How high-tech mobility analysis diagnosed this golfer’s swing flaws

In this edition of Shaving Strokes, Top 100 Teacher Tom Stickney explains how he used Proscreen AI to help diagnose a student’s flaws.
Instruction
One move great players make around the greens
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This sneaky ‘toe tap’ move will improve your chipping instantly

Want to boost your short game? This simple drill will teach you to properly shift your pressure on delicate wedge shots around the green.
Instruction
golfer in yellow shirts celebrates on green
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Simple course-management tips for breaking 100, 90, 80 and par

Want to break through a scoring barrier this season? Follow these simple tips from GOLF Top 100 Teacher Joey Wuertemberger.
Driving
aldrich potgieter hits a tee shot

Want to hit longer drives? Use this drill to increase your attack angle

Hitting longer drives can be achieved by increasing your attack angle. Here’s an easy drill to practice that.
Instruction
Dustin Johnson improved his wedge play with this clever tactic

Dustin Johnson improved his wedge play with this genius tactic

In a recent episode of Warming Up with GOLF’s Dylan Dethier, Johnson revealed the tool and tactic that helped him dial in his wedges.
Instruction
Dustin Johnson hits a shot during LIV Andalucia

How full-sending shots on the range can help you on the course

In the latest episode of Warming Up, Dustin Johnson explained why he tries to hit every one of his clubs with max effort while on the range.
Instruction
Dustin Johnson and Dylan Dethier on the set of Warming Up.

5 lessons Dustin Johnson taught me in 37 minutes on the driving range

Dustin Johnson sees value in absolutely sending it on the driving range. That plus more from a half-hour of DJ talking golf on “Warming Up.”
Approach Shots
Shane Lowry demonstrates his low, flighted draw

How to hit Shane Lowry’s low, flighted draw

One shot that Shane Lowry practices before every round is his low, flighted draw. Here, he explains how you can hit it, too.
News
Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton star in the new episode of Warming Up.

Tyrrell Hatton and Jon Rahm taught me 10 lessons in 45 minutes. Here they are

Tyrrell Hatton and Jon Rahm joined my on the range for the latest episode of Warming Up — which included a few lessons and plenty of jokes.
News
brooks koepka tees off on the 12th hole at augusta national

Unlocking Masters secrets: 7 major champs dish on Augusta prep

How do some of the game’s top players prep for the Masters? We asked a handful for their tips and tricks around Augusta National.
News
Ludvig Åberg and our author, Dylan Dethier.

Ludvig Åberg taught me 10 lessons in 30 minutes. Here they are

Ludvig Åberg dropped knowledge on name pronunciation, caddie meetings, shot shapes, 7-woods, his favorite drill and more on Warming Up.

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Warming Up with Dustin Johnson

Dustin Johnson isn’t just a Masters champ. He’s not just one of the most prolific winners of the modern golf era. He also seems like a down-to-earth, fun guy to hang out with — and luckily, we got that chance. In this episode of Warming Up, DJ joins GOLF’s Dylan Dethier on the range at Maridoe Golf Club to talk everything from his wedge philosophy to the greatest golf shot of his life to his side gig as baseball coach to the classic: how to hit a fade.

2 simple tips for creating ball-first contact with your irons

Teaching professional Kelan McDonagh shows Zephyr Melton how focusing on your grip and stance can help if you’re struggling to make ball-first contact.

Is there any way to slow down Scottie Scheffler? | Subpar

Subpar’s Colt Knost and Drew Stoltz are joined by Johnson Wagner to debate if anyone can slow down the run Scottie Scheffler is on.

Crazy hooks and slices with Bubba Watson | Pros Teaching Joes

Master’s Champion Bubba Watson is the king of hitting massive hooks and slices, working the ball in any direction he desires. But can he help us do the same thing? Sean Zak finds out.

2 simple tips for creating ball-first contact with your irons

Teaching professional Kelan McDonagh shows Zephyr Melton how focusing on your grip and stance can help if you’re struggling to make ball-first contact.

Driving
Looking for more driver speed and distance? GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kellie Stenzel shares 10 things she learned from the Bomber's Club to help
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How to add clubhead speed in just 3 swings

Want to add some clubhead speed to your arsenal? You can do so with just three swings, says Top 100 Teacher Scott Munroe.
Driving
bryson dechambeau hits a tee shot during round 2 of the 2024 Masters

3 swing keys to help you smoke your driver, according to a top teacher

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Mike Malizia shares three swing keys you can lean on to smoke your driver off the tee.
Driving
bryson dechambeau hits a tee shot during round 2 of the 2024 Masters

Add more power to your golf swing by practicing this key move

TPI co-founder Dr. Greg Rose demonstrates a key move you can use to generate more swing speed and more power.
Driving
golfer turns hips back with alignment stick through the belt loops

This tweak effortlessly produces more hip turn (& longer drives)

In this edition of Play Smart, instructor Kelan McDonagh shows a simple setup tweak that will help you hit longer drives.
Driving
Kiara Romero hitting fairway wood at the 2025 U.S. Women's Amateur

How the No. 1 women’s amateur in golf generates power

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kellie Stenzel breaks down the key swing moves that help amateur sensation Kiara Romero generate so much power.
Driving
Golfer about to hit driver off the tee
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1 simple mental hack to help improve performance off the tee

This study reveals how long you should be standing over the ball and how counting can improve your performance off the tee.
Driving
rory mcilroy hits a driver during the 2025 players championship

A step-by-step guide for hitting longer drives with a faster backswing

Boosting your clubhead speed can be achieved with a faster backswing. John Novosel Jr. and Jon Tattersall show us how.
Approach Shots
johnny wunder hits golf ball at titleist performance institute

How can you generate more spin out of the rough?

Looking to generate more spin with your irons out of the rough? Changing into some of the newest Titleist irons could do the trick.
Approach Shots
golfer in blue shirt is frustrated

Why you can’t stop chunking the golf ball — and how to fix it

GOLFTEC Director of Teaching Quality Josh Troyer explains the big reason golfers chunk the ball — and offers an easy fix.
Approach Shots
colt knost hits a knockdown shot on a golf course

1 key adjustment that makes knockdown shots a breeze

In this edition of Play Smart, Subpar co-host Colt Knost explains a key adjustment you should be making when hitting a knockdown shot.
Approach Shots
arnold palmer swings golf club
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Arnold Palmer explains the secrets for mastering your long irons

Arnold Palmer was one of the greatest shotmakers of all time. Here is his advice on how to master your long irons.
Approach Shots
jon Rahm divot

An easy way to compress the ball and hit your irons longer

Here’s easy method for teaching yourself how to compress shots with your irons, explained by GOLFTEC Director of Teaching Quality Josh Troyer.
Approach Shots
joe hallett demonstrates how to execute swing drill
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Learn to groove your release by doing this drill

Exaggerating your misses is exactly what you need to straighten out your irons for good. Top 100 Teacher Joe Hallett explains how.
Approach Shots
zephyr melton hits shot while kelan mcdonagh looks on

How to drill knockdown shots with 3 easy setup tweaks

In this edition of Play Smart, instructor Kelan McDonagh explains how to hit a knockdown shot with your irons.
Short Game
A golfer works on his chipping at a golf course practice range on a late spring day.
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Use this 5-step plan for improving your chipping around the greens

If you want to chip the ball closer to the hole — and save par more often — try these five easy tips from GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kellie Stenzel.
Short Game
Lee Trevino with Parker McLachlin (Punta Mita)

Lee Trevino says this is crucial for solid contact on pitch shots

Lee Trevino explains how proper hand position helps you make clean, consistent contact on wedge shots inside 50 yards.
Short Game
Parker McLachlin explains how to hit a bellied wedge shot.

Why pros love this clever wedge shot around the green

The bellied wedge shot is trusted by many tour pros, but it’s often unknown to the average golfer. Learn how to hit it in four easy steps.
Short Game
scottie scheffler hits a bump-and-run during the 2025 open championship

3 crucial fundamentals for improving your chipping around the greens

Get up-and-down more by following these three crucial short-game fundamentals from GOLF Top 100 Teacher Mike Dickson.
Short Game
Parker McLachlin explains the simple wedge the technique pros rely on.

Copy the simple wedge technique pros rely on

Trouble inside 50 yards? This top teacher reveals the three keys you need to flight your wedges like a pro.
Short Game
golf ball in divot

How to play a chip shot when your ball is in a divot

What’s the secret for hitting a chip shot when your ball is in a divot? Parker McLachlin, aka the Short Game Chef, explains.
Short Game
parker mclachlin watches zephyr melton hit chip shots

How an elite short-game coach fixed my chipping in just 5 minutes

In this edition of Play Smart, we look at how Parker McLachlin, aka the Short Game Chef, fixed Zephyr Melton’s chipping in five minutes.
Bunker Shots
Parker McLachlin demonstrates how to hit a fried egg bunker shot

How to hit a fried egg bunker shot in 5 easy steps

Use this top teacher’s simple keys to master these tricky greenside bunker shots and give yourself a chance at saving par.
Bunker Shots
parker mclachlin shows zephyr melton how to hit bunker shot

Do you *really* need an open stance for bunker shots?

In this edition of Play Smart, Parker McLachlin — aka the Short Game Chef — explains the proper stance for bunker shots.
Bunker Shots
scottie scheffler hits a bunker shot during the opening round of the 2024 rbc heritage

The simple secret for hitting long shots from greenside bunkers

In this edition of Play Smart, former U.S. Amateur champion Colt Knost explains a simple key for consistent bunker play.
Bunker Shots
rose zhang hits bunker shot during the 2025 evian championship
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5 keys for distance control on shots from a greenside bunker

Follow these five pieces of advice from GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kellie Stenzel for better distance control on your bunker shots.
Bunker Shots
Golfer hitting out of fairway bunker
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Master fairway bunkers in 5 simple steps

Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you make the right decision every time and become a more confident, effective bunker player.
Bunker Shots
golf ball buried in sand in bunker

Fried-egg lie? Hitting the hosel can bail you out (seriously!)

In today’s edition of Play Smart, instructor Kelan McDonagh explains why hitting the hosel could help with fried-egg bunker shots.
Bunker Shots
Parker McLachlin explains low hands in the bunker

Transform your bunker game with this simple setup tweak

Struggling in the sand? Parker McLachlin explains how one simple setup adjustment can dramatically improve your greenside bunker game.
Putting
ben crenshaw reads a putt during the 1985 masters
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Ben Crenshaw’s legendary coach reveals secrets to elite putting

Harvey Penick, the long-time coach of two-time Masters winner Ben Crenshaw, has some advice for those looking to improve their putting.
Putting
This straight putt practice station helps you train your brain to set up square and start the ball on your intended line every time.
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Here’s how to hit every single putt on target

Starting the ball on your intended line is the key to making more putts. Sounds simple, but you have to put in the work. Here’s a drill.
Putting
Lottie Woad lines up a putt using her signature red line.

Lottie Woad’s putting success? She credits a $2 gear change

Lottie Woad says her putting chops might have something to do with a simple change she made with her coach a couple of years ago.
Putting
golfer in white shoes and blue pants hits putt

This putting warm-up will prep you for any putt you’ll face on the course

Dialing in your speed on the greens is crucial for scoring. Here’s a warm-up you can do to make sure you have a feel for the greens.
Putting
Tiger Woods putting release

Steal this Tiger Woods putting secret to make more putts

A top putting coach breaks down the “magic” move in Tiger’s release, and teaches you how to copy it to boost your performance on the green.
Putting
Golfer putting
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Master green speeds with this five-step putting calibration

Learn how to adjust your stroke to new or changing green speeds with this five-step putting calibration, per a top teacher.
Putting
nelly korda and j.j. spaun putting with left hand low technique

These 2 major winners putt cross-handed. You might want to try it, too

J.J. Spaun and Nelly Korda have mastered the art of cross-handed putting. Here’s why it might be time for you to try it, too.
Fitness
Marty Jaramillo explaining shoulder exercise.

3 easy exercises every golfer needs to protect their shoulders

Build strong, healthy shoulders with three easy exercises designed to boost performance and keep you pain-free all season long.
Fitness
Pre-Round Warm Up with Marty Jaramillo

Looking for a good golf warm up? These 4 moves will prime your body to swing

Follow along with this simple routine to get your body moving and key muscles firing before you even touch a club.
Fitness
Scottie Scheffler warm-up

I copied Scottie Scheffler’s warm-up routine. Here’s what I learned

I tried the same warm-up routine Scottie Scheffler uses before every round to see how it might help my game. Here’s what I learned.
Fitness
mike carroll demonstrates exercises to get loose before you play golf

Use this 5-minute warm-up to get loose before your next round

Fitness coach Mike Carroll shares five exercises you can use to get loose in a hurry before your next round.
Fitness
motion analysis from proscreen with student next to it
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How high-tech mobility analysis diagnosed this golfer’s swing flaws

In this edition of Shaving Strokes, Top 100 Teacher Tom Stickney explains how he used Proscreen AI to help diagnose a student’s flaws.
Fitness
tiger woods stretches before the match 7 in 2022

What are the best golf stretches to do before a round?

What are the best golf stretches to do before your round? A few GOLF Top 100 Teachers share their best tips for getting loose.
Fitness
Will Zalatoris

‘It was see food, eat food’: Pro used this diet to gain ‘20 pounds of muscle’

Pro Will Zalatoris, via a PGA Tour video, said he used this diet to gain “20 pounds of muscle.” “It was see food, eat food,” he said.
Rules
Justin Thomas places his ball with preferred lies in effect on the 14th hole after heavy rainfall during the third round of the Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands on June 22, 2024, in Cromwell, Connecticut. (

Rules Guy: With preferred lies, can you leave your club-length marker on the ground while you hit?

If you’re playing preferred lies, is it legal to leave your club-length marker on the ground while you hit? Rules Guy has the answer.
Rules
hazard with cart path

Rules Guy: Can you remove a penalty-area stake if it’s in your way?

If a penalty-area stake is obstructing your swing, can you move it out of the way? Rules Guy has the answer.
Rules
two golf balls collide

Rules Guy: My playing partner’s ball collided with mine before I could mark. Now what?

What do you do if your playing partner gains an advantage by colliding with a ball you intended to mark? Rules Guy has the answer.
Rules
A diagram of a model local rule

What are Local Rules, and why do they exist?

The Rules of Golf include 90 or so “Model Local Rules” authorized for use as needed. Here’s what that means.
Rules
Ball close to hole on green

Rules Guy: I hit my provisional ball to gimme-length. Can I choose to ignore my original wayward shot?

If you hit a provisional ball that turns out well, can you opt to ignore your original shot, even if it’s findable? Rules Guy has the answer.
Rules
man holding the rules of golf

Rules Guy: How do I know if a Local Rule is in effect at my course?

How can you find out if your course has Local Rules and Model Local Rules in effect? Rules Guy has the answer.
Rules
U.S. golfer Tiger Woods cleans his ball as he approaches the 12th green during his match at the Presidents Cup in Gainesville, Virginia, on September 24, 2005. Woods and Furyk mounted a late comeback to halve their match against the International team's Vijay Singh and Stuart Appleby.

Rules Guy: What are the legal limits when removing loose impediments?

How do you reconcile the rule that allows you to remove loose impediments with the rule that forbids you from improving your lie or stroke?

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