The Etiquetteist w/ Josh Sens

Lifestyle
frustrated golfer cursing on green

Is it okay to curse on the golf course? The Etiquetteist has choice words

Cursing on the golf course can be funny and cathartic. It can also be wildly inappropriate. Here’s how to know the difference.
Rules
golf ball sitting on divot in fairway

Should you get free relief from absurd lies? The Etiquetteist weighs in

The Rules of Golf are very clear about bad lies in the fairway. But golf etiquette follows a different set of guidelines.
Lifestyle
back tees on hole at bethpage black

Should bad golfers be banned from playing back tees? The Etiquetteist weighs in

A recent Reddit debate raised the question of whether golf courses have the right to dictate which tees golfers play.
Lifestyle
gambling golf

I lost a bet to a sandbagger. Did I have to pay? The Etiquetteist weighs in

Some golfers cheat. But a wager is a wager. And even if the match was unfair from the start, you still have to live up to your word.
Lifestyle
a golfer tees off on the golf course

Pro says high-handicappers could play faster doing this. Is it a good idea?

One PGA Tour player said high-handicappers could speed up play by being more prepared for poor shots while on tee boxes, but is he right?
Lifestyle
two golfers shaking hands on green

Can A.I. help golfers with golf etiquette? We found out

Decades after the rise of Iron Byron, robots don’t just play golf anymore. They’ve got into talking about golf, too.
Lifestyle
lose-up of a golf ball with the flag of South Korea realistically rendered in 3D.

8 ways South Korean golf course etiquette differs from the U.S.

In the golf-obsessed nation of South Korea, golf etiquette is unlike what you’ll experience in the U.S. Here are eight major differences.
Lifestyle
course maintenance workers in bunker

6 questions you might have for golf-course superintendents (but are afraid to ask)

Golf-course superintendents are busier than ever. Here are a few fun facts about their roles — and why Sept. 9 is a good day to thank them.
Lifestyle
cypress point 17th hole and a grounds crew worker from the club

Caretakers of Cypress Point: What it takes to maintain a national treasure

In advance of this year’s Walker Cup at Cypress Point, Golf.com spent a day with the maintenance team at the world-renowned course.
Lifestyle
the rough in a practice round at Oakmont before the 2025 U.S. Open.

‘As penal as possible’: Why Oakmont’s rough is more brutal than ever

At the 2025 U.S. Open, the rough at notoriously challenging Oakmont stands to be more difficult than ever. Here’s why.
Lifestyle
a man mows on a golf course

How much money do golf-course superintendents make? New report has answers

The latest biennial industry report shows that today’s golf-course superintedents don’t fit the down-and-out Carl Spackler stereotype.
Lifestyle
PGA Tour pro Harry Higgs watches shot.

‘Very rare’: Pro describes ‘wild’ green feature at PGA Tour event in Myrtle Beach

At this week’s Oneflight Myrtle Beach Classic, the greens are giving players fits. Harry Higgs says he has an idea why.
Lifestyle
A weed-filled lawn

Spring lawn-care guide: 5 secrets to control weeds, according to a USGA agronomist

Even golf course superintendents, with all their expertise and advanced equipment, don’t win every battle against weeds.
News
rodney lingle and mach 1 grass at streamsong

He invented a groundbreaking grass. But his golf impact didn’t end there

Known for his innovative turf-care inventions, Rodney Lingle also made a profound impact as a mentor to the next generation in his trade.
Lifestyle
sparkling wine cocktail

These 3 sparkling-wine cocktails are celebration-ready

Adding a splash of sparkling wine to a cocktail can elevate it to new heights. Try these 3 recipes, courtesy of Sea Island’s Nic Wallace.
Lifestyle
masters champions dinner group photo 2025

The year’s most-read Clubhouse Eats column featured $1,000 whiskey

While the annual Masters Champions Dinner is a private affair, a tantalizing glimpse of this year’s gathering featured an ultra-rare whiskey.
Food
Piece of freshly baked cornbread with butter and honey dripping off the top

The keys to making perfect cornbread, according to a golf-resort chef

Iain Jones, the executive pastry chef at The Sea Pines Resort, shares his best practices for making perfect cornbread at home.
Food
What makes Pine Canyon's cookies so delicious? Two specific keys.

The keys to making this luxe private golf club’s perfect cookies

Pine Canyon pastry chef Sierra Proctor shares the keys to making the club’s cookies, a signature offering for more than 20 years.
Lifestyle
whiskey in a glass, friends toasting

10 intriguing new whiskies to give and enjoy this holiday season

‘Tis the season to both give and to entertain. In both regards, artfully crafted whiskey acts as the ideal holiday accessory.
Food
irish brown soda bread, sliced

The simple keys to replicating delicious Irish brown soda bread at home

Dromoland Castle executive head chef David McCann shares the keys to making perfect — and authentic — Irish brown soda bread at home.
Lifestyle
Open-faced toasts are supremely satisfying — and simple to make at home.

The keys to making savory, open-faced toast from scratch

A collection of golf-course chefs share their best advice for creating compelling savory toasts from scratch.

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