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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.
Driving
justin thomas hits driver off the tee during the 2017 sony open
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Justin Thomas’ 5 basics for pounding longer drives off the tee

Pound for pound, two-time major winner Justin Thomas is among the longest players on the planet. Here’s how he generates so much speed.
Driving
johnny miller hits a tee shot during the masters
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Johnny Miller’s brilliant advice for never hitting a tee shot out of bounds

When out of bounds beckons your tee shots, be strategic with your setup and brave with your swing, says Johnny Miller.
Approach Shots
sergio garcia hits iron during LIV Golf event
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Sergio Garcia’s 6 keys for pure contact with your irons

Sergio Garcia has been striking his irons pure for over two decades in pro golf. Here are his six keys for ball-striking success.
Short Game
fred couples hits pitch shot during the masters tournament
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Fred Couples reveals technique for high, soft pitch shots

When you want to avoid tricky breaks on the green, hitting a lob instead a low chip can be a great option. Fred Couples explains how.
Approach Shots
johnny miller hits a tee shot during the masters
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Johnny Miller’s simple crash course for ball-striking excellence

Johnny Miller offers his insights on hitting all different types of shot shapes in this edition of Timeless Tips.
Short Game
kellie stenzel demonstrates how to hit pitch-and-run
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Add this short-game shot to your arsenal to save par with ease

Adding a pitch-and-run shot to your arsenal will allow you to get up-and-down around the greens with ease.
Approach Shots
tim cooke demonstrates a swing trigger
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Use this ‘trigger’ to start your swing and stripe the ball

Using a trigger to start your swing is something that some of the all-time greats have relied on to stripe the ball.
Driving
Matthew Fitzpatrick hits drive at U.S. Open
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7 tips for bombing long tee shots like the pros

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kellie Stenzel shares seven tips for bombing long tee shots with your driver like the pros do.
Instruction
Adam Scott swing
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An in-depth look at Adam Scott’s swing evolution

How closely does Scott’s current form resemble the swing that led him to his last major victory? A top teacher explains.
Driving
rory mcilroy hits a driver during the 2025 players championship
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Use this swing thought to belt long drives off the tee

Looking to add some distance to your tee shots this summer? Try this method from GOLF Top 100 Teacher V.J. Trolio.
Approach Shots
erika larkin demonstrates ball-striking drill
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Remember the 3 ‘Ls’ for more crisp contact with your irons

Use this drill from GOLF Top 100 Teacher Erika Larkin to hit more crisp shots with your irons. Here’s how it works.
Instruction
a drill for powerful strikes on the golf course
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A drill to groove a power release for powerful strikes

If there’s one key to producing crisp, powerful strikes, it’s getting your pressure to the front side as you swing through impact.
Travel
a view or royal portrush
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6 ways to Sunday: The most diabolical holes at Royal Portrush

It’s not difficult to be mesmerized by the hypnotic charm of Royal Portrush. But pros know not to sleep on these six hazardous holes.
Short Game
kellie stenzel demonstrates how to hit pitch-and-run
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Add this short-game shot to your arsenal to save par with ease

Adding a pitch-and-run shot to your arsenal will allow you to get up-and-down around the greens with ease.
Approach Shots
tim cooke demonstrates a swing trigger
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Use this ‘trigger’ to start your swing and stripe the ball

Using a trigger to start your swing is something that some of the all-time greats have relied on to stripe the ball.
Celebrities
Owen Wilson stars in Stick
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‘Stick’ star Owen Wilson says this simple golf advice resonated with him

In the sitcom ‘Stick,’ Owen Wilson plays Pryce, a washed-up Tour pro. But Wilson says he was bitten by the golf bug in real life too.
Travel
four photos of the best experiences in golf
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The 50 best experiences in golf: The ultimate to-do list

The staff here at GOLF has seen a few things and played a few places. As for the essential golf experiences? We narrowed it down to these 50.
Instruction
mike bender demonstrates a putting drill
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The ultimate putting test: Do this to lock in your stroke

Getting the right read on any putt is important. So is dialing in the correct speed. Here’s a drill to master to start making more putts.
Instruction
Debbie doniger demonstrates a golf shot
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Tricky lie? Why standing tall makes all the difference

The ball is below your feet. Big deal. A simple setup change makes this shot a breeze. GOLF Top 100 Teacher Debbie Doniger explains.
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Driving
j.j. spaun hits a tee shot during the 2025 open championship at royal portrush

The key move pros use to hit a power fade, according to a top teacher

In this edition of Play Smart, GOLF Top 100 teacher Jonathan Yarwood explains the key move pros use to hit a power fade.
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.
Driving
clay ballard demonstrates how to add lag to your swing

Easily add clubhead speed by training this motion into your swing

In today’s edition of Play Smart, Clay Ballard explains how you can add lag to your swing and hit the ball longer.
Short Game
zephyr melton hits wedge while parker mclachlin watches

Should you use feel or yardage on wedge shots?

In today’s edition of Play Smart, the Short Game Chef explains what distance you should rely on feel with your wedge shots.
Driving
emily pedersen hits tee shot during the 2024 solheim cup at robert trent jones golf club

Bombers use this key move with their feet to hit long drives

In today’s edition of Play Smart, Dr. Greg Rose explains a key move that the longest players in the world use to hit bombs off the tee.
Instruction
colt knost hits iron on golf course

Why trashing this key piece of information can lead to lower scores

In today’s edition of Play Smart, former PGA Tour pro Colt Knost explains why you should ignore the pin sheet.
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.
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.
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.
Instruction
Nicolai and Rasmus Hojgaard on the driving range at Panther National.

Golf’s best twins taught me 10 lessons in an hour — here they are

Nicolai and Rasmus Højgaard, the top twins in golf, are big-hitting, trash-talking Ryder Cup hopefuls. Here are 10 things they taught me.
News
lee Trevino smiles on the golf course

The hardest shot in golf? Lee Trevino’s nomination will surprise you

Lee Trevino joined GOLF’s “Warming Up” and dished on a handful of tips, including what he thinks is the most difficult shot in golf.
News
Lee Trevino on Warming Up

Lee Trevino taught me 10 lessons in 38 minutes. Here they are

Lee Trevino insisted he wouldn’t spill any secrets. He couldn’t help himself. On “Warming Up,” Trevino fixes your chipping. Your mind, too.

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Teaching professional and Ireland native Kelan McDonagh explains to Zephyr Melton the keys to hitting a knockdown shot.

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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.

Keys to hitting a knockdown shot

Teaching professional and Ireland native Kelan McDonagh explains to Zephyr Melton the keys to hitting a knockdown shot.

Driving
j.j. spaun hits a tee shot during the 2025 open championship at royal portrush

The key move pros use to hit a power fade, according to a top teacher

In this edition of Play Smart, GOLF Top 100 teacher Jonathan Yarwood explains the key move pros use to hit a power fade.
Driving
clay ballard demonstrates how to add lag to your swing

Easily add clubhead speed by training this motion into your swing

In today’s edition of Play Smart, Clay Ballard explains how you can add lag to your swing and hit the ball longer.
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
Matthew Fitzpatrick hits drive at U.S. Open
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7 tips for bombing long tee shots like the pros

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kellie Stenzel shares seven tips for bombing long tee shots with your driver like the pros do.
Driving
emily pedersen hits tee shot during the 2024 solheim cup at robert trent jones golf club

Bombers use this key move with their feet to hit long drives

In today’s edition of Play Smart, Dr. Greg Rose explains a key move that the longest players in the world use to hit bombs off the tee.
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.
Driving
justin thomas hits driver off the tee during the 2017 sony open
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Justin Thomas’ 5 basics for pounding longer drives off the tee

Pound for pound, two-time major winner Justin Thomas is among the longest players on the planet. Here’s how he generates so much speed.
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.
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.
Approach Shots
tim cooke demonstrates a swing trigger
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Use this ‘trigger’ to start your swing and stripe the ball

Using a trigger to start your swing is something that some of the all-time greats have relied on to stripe the ball.
Approach Shots
golfer makes swings in hitting bay with data showing the results

Fix this common swing-wrecker for ball-first contact with irons

Loading into your trail side is essential for a powerful swing, but your don’t want to overdo it. GOLFTEC’s Josh Troyer explains why.
Approach Shots
sergio garcia hits iron during LIV Golf event
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Sergio Garcia’s 6 keys for pure contact with your irons

Sergio Garcia has been striking his irons pure for over two decades in pro golf. Here are his six keys for ball-striking success.
Approach Shots
andrew rice demonstrates an ppen clubface during the downswing

Making this critical ball-striking error will kill your iron play

In this edition of Play Smart, we hear from GOLF Top 100 Teacher Andrew Rice on a critical ball-striking error — and how to fix it.
Approach Shots
erika larkin demonstrates ball-striking drill
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Remember the 3 ‘Ls’ for more crisp contact with your irons

Use this drill from GOLF Top 100 Teacher Erika Larkin to hit more crisp shots with your irons. Here’s how it works.
Short Game
russell henley hits chip shot

This pro’s simple wedge tip can help you make more birdies

Want to hit your wedges close and make more birdies? Follow this simple advice from Russell Henley and you’ll be set.
Short Game
A golfer works on his chipping at a golf course practice range on a late spring day.

Want to make practice more fun? This top instructor has a suggestion

For golfers looking to get better, “fun” and “practice” don’t always go together. Top 100 Teacher Krista Dunton’s suggestion can change that.
Short Game
Matt Fitzpatrick chipping with cross-handed grip

Try Matt Fitzpatrick’s cross-handed grip for better chipping

Matt Fitzpatrick’s cross-handed grip was key to his success at the Open Championship. Here’s how you can try it in your own game.
Short Game
scottie scheffler hits a bump-and-run during the 2025 open championship

How to hit a bump-and-run, according to a short-game expert

GOLF Teacher to Watch Parker McLachlin — aka the Short Game Chef — explains how to execute a bump-and-run around the greens.
Short Game
kellie stenzel demonstrates how to hit pitch-and-run
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Add this short-game shot to your arsenal to save par with ease

Adding a pitch-and-run shot to your arsenal will allow you to get up-and-down around the greens with ease.
Short Game
zephyr melton hits wedge while parker mclachlin watches

Should you use feel or yardage on wedge shots?

In today’s edition of Play Smart, the Short Game Chef explains what distance you should rely on feel with your wedge shots.
Short Game
Phil Mickelson Chipping

Phil Mickelson reveals 3 chipping keys in (free!) short-game masterclass

These are Phil Mickelson’s three chipping basics from an hour-long clinic he just posted to YouTube. Study up to become a short-game whiz.
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.
Bunker Shots
Golfer hitting of firm bunker lie

4 keys to getting it up and down from a hardpan bunker

Short Game Chef Parker McLaughlin shares 4 keys to help you master compact, sandy lies and increase your chances of getting it up and down. 
Bunker Shots
Collin Morikawa holes out from the bunker on the 1st hole during the final round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational on Sunday.

A buried lie bunker trick to escape the sand

Your ball is buried in the bunker, surrounded by a ridge of sand. What do you do to escape? Here’s your guide.
Bunker Shots
Drew Stoltz bunker tip for Emergency 9 series

Drew Stoltz’s favorite bunker trick to fool your unsuspecting buddies

In this week’s episode of Emergency 9, Subpar co-host Drew Stoltz explains how to stealthily employ a hand wedge to fool your friends.
Bunker Shots
Golfer in orange shirt hits a bunker shot on a golf course.

One simple key for hitting high, soft-landing bunker shots

Want to master the high, soft bunker shot? The key isn’t to make some elaborate swing change. All you need is one simple setup adjustment. 
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.
Putting
keegan bradley's heads-up putt to win the travelers championship

What Keegan Bradley did over clutch 6-footer that might surprise you

Keegan Bradley’s Travelers-winning putt was a center-cup no-doubter, but how he rapped the left-to-right breaker still raised a few eyebrows.
Putting
sam burns carries his putter during the 2025 u.s. open

The key ingredient behind the U.S. Open’s best putter

In this edition of Play Smart, we take a look at the key skill that has allowed Sam Burns to become one of the best putters at the U.S. Open.
Putting
cameron young hits putt during the 2025 canadian open / chart showing effective hole size

This useful chart shows the perfect speed for making putts

In today’s edition of Play Smart, we look at a useful chart from instructor Erik J. Barzeski that shows the perfect speed for holing putts.
Putting
Golf ball sits on edge of cup on golf green after golfer putted it
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An easy drill for a pure putting stroke

Good strokes rely more on torso movement than twitchy actions with the hands and wrists. Here’s a drill to improve your tempo.
Putting
The grip Scottie used to win the PGA could cure your putting yips

The grip Scottie Scheffler used to win the PGA could cure your putting yips

Are the yips destroying your feel and eroding your confidence on the greens? Switching your putting grip can smooth out your stroke.
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.
Fitness
scottie scheffler uses the golf forever swing trainer attached to a golf cart

Save $50 on this Scottie Scheffler-approved fitness trainer

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Fitness
A top amateur golfer, Jonathan Bale, describes the most-trusted warm up routine that he uses prior to teeing off for each round

This warm-up routine will get you golf-ready before the first tee

Top amateur golfer Jonathan Bale explains the trusted warm-up routine he uses before arriving on the first tee.
Fitness
When you need a go-to warmup routine before teeing off, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jamie Mulligan says this is his personal favorite

This pro-approved warm-up routine is the ideal way to loosen up for a round

When you need a go-to warm-up routine before teeing off, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jamie Mulligan says this is his personal favorite.
Rules
2 golf balls colliding on green

Rules Guy: Who goes first when 2 balls collide and must be played from the same spot?

What do you do when a playing partner’s ball collides with yours, but comes to rest in the same spot where your ball must be replaced?
Rules
shane lowry at the 2025 open championship

This well-meaning golf rule has pros sweating cheating claims

The controversial Shane Lowry ruling at the Open Championship has shined a light on the guidelines around video replay usage.
Rules
golf ball in puddle in between two bushes

Rules Guy: A mid-round rain delay gave my formerly errant shot a lucky break. Was it valid?

Can your formerly unplayable shot be granted relief after a mid-round rain delay? Rules Guy has the answer.
Rules
golf course with cart path

Rules Guy: When parts of the cart path are marked as a penalty area, can you still take free relief?

What do you do if your ball lands on a part of the cart path marked as a penalty area? Can you take free relief? Rules Guy has the answer.
Rules
Close-up of golf ball near hole at course

Rules Guy: My opponent conceded my putt — then it dropped in the hole! What now?

What do you do if your match-play opponent concedes your putt, but on your way to pick it up, it drops in the hole? Rules Guy has the answer.
Rules
golf ball in divot

How many golfers actually follow every rule? We asked 10,000 of them

Rare is the golfer who doesn’t follow the Rules of Golf, but to what degree, our survey shows, varies from foursome to foursome.
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USA, Massachusetts, Golf ball on grass in golf course - stock photo

Rules Guy: A gust of wind blew my ball off the green. Can I replace it?

If a ball comes to rest on the green but is then blown by the wind, can it be replaced without penalty? Rules Guy has the answer.

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