Fantasy golf is a competition in which players can score points based on the performance of professional golfers in actual tournament play. The object is for a player's "team" of golfers to accumulate the most points over the course of a season. ...
Published: 8/7/2009 3:01:04 AM
Ground under repair is an area on the golf course considered unfit for play. A player can drop out of this area with no penalty. Ground under repair is normally marked by a white circle or stakes. The golf course or tournament committee is ...
Published: 8/9/2009 3:00:58 AM
One of the reasons golf has long been considered a gentlemen's game is because players do not follow rules as much as they do etiquette. Players are responsible for keeping their own score and relied upon to use their discretion and honesty. When ...
Published: 8/20/2009 3:10:42 PM
Golf rules in regards to golf ball substitution are simple. If a golf ball is to be substituted, it must be considered unusable by everyone on the hole. There are certain rules of etiquette that you should follow when substituting a golf ball.
Published: 8/20/2009 3:11:41 PM
There are specific rules for when a golfer can leave the golf course or stop playing during an official USGA (United States Golf Association) tournament or match. These rules have to be followed and golfers cannot just take it upon to leave the ...
Published: 7/28/2009 3:00:52 AM
The rules of golf can be confusing. Have you ever read the USGA's official rule book? Every time you think you found the answer you are looking for, they direct you to another rule. With so many rules, exceptions and possibilities, it's easy to ...
Published: 7/27/2009 3:00:51 AM
The definition of a loose impediment is something that is not fixed or growing. Because golf is played outside, it is impossible to not come in contact with loose impediments during a round. The rule can be confusing, so knowing what is and what ...
Published: 7/26/2009 3:00:53 AM
Cart paths are common on golf courses. While helpful in keeping carts off the grass, they are less helpful if your errant shot comes to rest on or against one of these paths -- unless you know the rules of golf and what options are available.
Published: 7/26/2009 3:00:52 AM
In a competitive match, there are specific rules on which player goes first. The rules are to prevent arguments and to keep the game moving without any type of significant delay. Order of play rules have been in effect for centuries and have kept ...
Published: 7/23/2009 3:00:55 AM
There is nothing more inconsiderate than not fixing your pitch mark on the green. Everybody, including you, suffers from bumpy greens if you don't fix your ball marks. Properly fixed ball marks normally take 1 to 2 days to completely heal. Ball ...
Published: 7/23/2009 3:00:54 AM
In golf, you must hit the ball onto the fairways and onto the greens. That can be difficult, and when a golfer hits his ball too far left or right, it could end up out of bounds. Out of bounds on a golf course is the area in which a ball is no ...
Published: 7/19/2009 3:00:49 AM
The United States Golf Association (USGA) developed the handicap index system to allow golfers of all levels to compete with one another. Often referred to as a handicap, the USGA refers to its system as a "handicap index." The index is developed ...
Published: 7/13/2009 3:00:48 AM
If you want to compete at all levels of golf, you need a handicap (or handicap index, as it is more appropriately termed). There are a number of organizations that provide the golfer with a handicap, though the primary governing body is the ...
Published: 7/1/2009 3:00:49 AM
A golf scorecard might seem like it is written in a different language. There are lots of numbers, plus and minus signs, and numbers in parentheses. This is daunting at first, but a little understanding let's you see that it's a lot simpler than ...
Published: 6/27/2009 3:00:48 AM
Golf is enhanced when more players are added into the mix. To make playing interesting, players might participate in a "scramble" match. A "scramble" game takes the best shot of each player on a team to make a fast-paced and interesting game. ...
Published: 6/24/2009 3:00:52 AM
Obviously not all golfers have the same skills and abilities--otherwise we would all be Tiger Woods. So how do golfers with different skill levels compete against each other? By using what is known as a handicap. Golfers relatively new to the ...
Published: 6/24/2009 3:00:51 AM
For many people, golf is more than just an enjoyable pastime--it's almost a religion. Of course, not everyone who plays and enjoys the game is on the same skill level. But there is a way for players to compare their golf games even if they play ...
Published: 6/23/2009 3:00:55 AM
Fantasy sports are popular around the country for almost every spectator sport. Fantasy golf might not be as popular as fantasy football or baseball, but it can still be very competitive with knowledgeable contenders. Following a few key ...
Published: 6/23/2009 3:00:55 AM
Golf is a widely popular sport in the United States and abroad, and the sport's popularity will not likely diminish in the near future. Though traditionally less active in the sport, the number of women actively engaging in golf has risen nearly ...
Published: 6/23/2009 3:00:54 AM
Professional golf remains one of the few sports where showboating and trash talking has not become mainstream. As a leisurely endeavor enjoyed by millions, golf is still considered something of a gentlemen's sport, and as such there are certain ...
Published: 6/23/2009 3:00:46 AM
The Ryder Cup is a bi-annual match-play competition between the United States and Europe. The competition is named after golf enthusiast and businessman Samuel Ryder, who donated a solid gold trophy for the winning team. The first official Ryder ...
Published: 6/12/2009 3:00:43 AM
You have been put in charge of your club championship or your company golf tournament. You have to organize a tournament. You have to have it run smoothly and you have to make sure it is fair.
Published: 5/7/2009 3:00:53 AM
The U.S. Open is known for being the toughest major and most challenging golf course for tour professionals. This tournament, every year, leaves players struggling to make par and any round in the 70s is great. The cut rules for the U.S. Open are ...
Published: 5/7/2009 3:00:40 AM
Ladder Golf is an outdoor game played between two teams who take turns attempting to throw a bolo made of two golf balls connected by a rope at a ladder. Each ladder rung is worth varying point values of 1, 2 or 3 points. In order to win the ...
Published: 5/5/2009 4:26:32 PM
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