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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Jones margarita at Punta Mita

Add a deliciously tropical spin to a classic margarita with these ingredients

Punta Mita’s Jones margarita is an ultra-delicious iteration of the classic cocktail. Here’s how to make one at home.
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gamble sands' tater tot tower

This golf resort’s signature dish drops out of a can — and it’s delicious

Gamble Sands’ aptly named Tower of Tots stands like a starchy, protein-packed skyscraper before collapsing on your plate.
Food
The hot dog at Dutchman's Pipe

Elevate your hot dog with these tips from a Michelin-starred chef

Michelin-starred chef Julien Jouhannaud shares the keys to elevating the humble hot dog into a show-stopping on-the-go entree.
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steak frites from omni la costa

How to make the best steak frites you’ve ever had

Chef Emily Brubaker from the Omni La Costa explains how you can achieve meat-and-potatoes bliss at home by focusing on four key details.
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Wyndham Clark and Chance Cozby make an old fashioned paloma

Wyndham Clark helps social-media star Chance Cozby make the perfect post-round cocktail

The Blade & Bow Old-Fashioned Paloma is destined to become your new favorite cocktail. Wyndham Clark and Chance Cozby show you how to make it.
Food

The secret to perfectly cooked fish, courtesy of a Charleston chef

When it comes to cooking fish, there’s generally one method that executive chef Mike Lata leans on more than all others.
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The Rosewood Mayakoba serves up a number of Yucatan-inspired craft cocktails, but its signature drink is the delicious Mayayo.

At the Rosewood Mayakoba, the signature cocktail is one of a kind

The Rosewood Mayakoba serves up a number of Yucatan-inspired craft cocktails, but its signature drink is the delicious Mayayo.

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