The Etiquetteist w/ Josh Sens

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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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A pair of clean golf shoes alongside a golf glove and a ball.

At a private club, should I feel obligated to have my shoes cleaned? | The Etiquetteist

The privilege of playing as a guest at a fancy club comes with pesky questions, including whether you should have your shoes shined.
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A golfer hanging on to the back of a golf cart.

My playing partner asked to ride in my cart. Could I have said no? | The Etiquetteist

Offering a ride on a course to a stranger is like picking up a hitchhiker on a lonely highway. You might get an oddball in the passenger seat.
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Justin Rose lines up a putt using the AimPoint method.

Should weekend hackers use AimPoint? The Etiquetteist gives his read

Like plumb-bobbing before it, the time-consuming green-reading technique has seeped into the amateur game. Should it be condoned?
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An elaborate backyard putting green.

Want to build a backyard putting green? Here are 4 key considerations

A lot of golfers dream of having a backyard putting green, but few know what it takes to make that a reality.
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Ground under repair on a golf course.

8 thankless golf-course superintendent duties that you should thank them for

From algae removal to armadillo abatement, a superintendent handles countless crucial duties beyond cutting and watering grass.
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furnace creek golf course

How this course survives in one of the hottest spots on earth

At Furnace Creek Golf Course in Death Valley, Calif., temps routinely run well into the triple digits. Here’s how the crew beats the heat.
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Jack Russell Terrier pissing in the park on the grass.

Dog pee damaging your lawn? Here’s what to do when your pooch takes relief

Among the many pests that can damage your grass: dog pee. Here, according to a superintendent, is how to get ahead of the problem.
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A frustrated man mowing a lawn

A homeowner wonders why his grass won’t grow. A superintendent has ideas

On a tree-shaded site in Rochester, N.Y., a homeowner can’t get grass to grow. But a golf course superintendent has some tips.
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A homeowner mowing an overgrown lawn.

4 crucial lawn-care tips, according to turf experts at the USGA

The people who help prepare golf courses for major championships know quite a bit about lawn-care, too. Here’s their advice.
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Greens and fairways at Newport Country Club, host of the 2024 U.S. Senior Open.

No water, no problem: Why U.S. Senior Open site is agronomic anomaly

Nearly 130 years after it hosted the first U.S. Open Championship, Newport Country Club still has no irrigation in its fairways or rough.
Food
The wood-fired pizza at Cabot Citrus Farms

Cabot Citrus Farms’ gourmet pizzas are the perfect post-round snack

With offerings like Chicken Bacon Ranch and the Figgy Piggy, Cabot Citrus Farms’ wood-fired pizzas are tough to top.
Food
A pizza from Haesley's halfway house in South Korea

This luxe Korean club’s halfway house makes a pizza that is truly divine

Chef Ji Min Hyeok from Haesley in South Korea demonstrates why the club’s delectable pizza is the ultimate snack between nines.
Food
a platter of oysters at 3's Greenville

‘Pizza on a shell’: How pepperoni butter sets this course’s oysters apart

House-made pepperoni butter and garlic breadcrumbs make the oysters at 3’s Greenville a customer favorite.
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The Autumn's Apple cocktail is perfect for a festive gathering.

This rum-based martini is the perfect finish to any round — and any meal

Nothing punctuates an epic holiday gathering like a rich and flavorful nightcap, and this one is sure to impress every guest at the table.
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a photo of four american whiskies

10 limited-edition American whiskies to gift (or buy for yourself) for the holidays

As the winter holidays approach, so too comes the chance to acquire bottles of exceptional American whiskey. Here are 10 great options.
Food
Mashed potatoes in a serving bowl, traditional side dish for every day dinner or celebration

Want perfect mashed potatoes? Don’t make this common mistake

Make your mashed potatoes sing with these best-practice tips from Kevin Humphreys, the executive chef at Tributary in Driggs, Idaho.
Food
Chance Cozby's grilled chicken wings

The keys to making game-day-ready grilled chicken wings

Nothing says game-day grub like perfectly grilled chicken wings, and social media star Chance Cozby shares how to do it right.

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