Good Etiquette - Golf Tips and Videos

Sportsmanship is at the heart of golf, either with friends or strangers you are partnered up with, do not complain...

It's a real testament to the character of golfers in knowing that we can assess penalties onto one another without...

Follow the course rules on speed and use these tips on your pace of play to further enjoy your golf experience

Etiquette is important on the golf course, especially when it comes to following the rules, so learn to mark your...

Grab your pencil. Put on your thinking cap. It's time to test your knowledge (or lack thereof) of the Rules of...

Treat the golf course as if you owned it, fix your divots, ball marks and rake the traps

Rule 4 (Clubs) in the Rules of Golf doesn't exactly read like the latest Stephen King novel, but it's certainly...

Don't ruin someone else's round by not taking care of a bunker; use these techniques to be a considerate player...

It's an ideal day for golf. You and your partner are playing well. Very well. Personal bests are in sight. On...

The player furthest from the hole always plays first unless you are playing slow then players should hit when they are ready

As Frank and Andy drove up to find Frank's ball had landed on the concrete cart path of the par-4 18th, the two...

Learn how to handle yourself on the golf course to become a more enjoyable golf companion

Golf is laden with score-killing penalties, and none is more devastating than that for breaching Rule 27, which...

Fixing divots is part of taking care of your golf course; control your divots the same way the pros do when you’re...

Don’t assume that kids know how fragile greens are; teach them the proper way to take care of greens and play on them

Golf is a game of timing and tempo--fragile elements that can easily be destroyed by slow play. Ideally, a round...

Check golf course rules on attire before playing and bring a bag for accessories

The flagstick falls under the auspices of several Rules, not just Rule 17, which covers the flagstick's function,...

The most important thing on the golf course is avoiding injuries, so learn the safety position and don’t let go of the club

For most mid-to high-handicappers, nary a round goes by without incurring the need to drop. Dropping a golf ball...

Be prepared to hit when it is your turn, take one practice swing and read your putt prior to your turn

You'd be surprised at how many "serious golfers" show complete ignorance of or, worse, lack of respect for their...

Know where to stand when a player is hitting and do not make noise or walk in the line of the putt

Find out how arriving to a golf course at least one-half hour early can help you play without tension

June is a wondrous month on the golf course. The trees are full and leafy, the grass is green and lush and, hopefully,...

Two easy things you can do to play quicker golf and not slow down the entire course is watch all the shots your...

Bunker shots are easy shots when you know the right technique and teaching a junior how to do it is simple

Ask any Tour pro and he or she will tell you that golf is much more of a mental game than a physical one. I disagree....

Work from the tee-box to the fairway and then to the green

Show your kids everything in your golf bag so they’re prepared for their round; do not assume they know what they...

In this edition of Ask the Pro, Bobby Clampett fields questions from a player who wants tips on how to keep a...

Choke down on the club, make a three quarter swing and pick the ball clean

Master your putting direction by using the ball’s writing to line up putts and learn the correct way to mark your...

I've had a lot of great times in the 65 years I've been playing golf. I've shagged balls for Ben Hogan, played...

As the founder of the Cuss Control Academy and author of a book on how to curb your cursing, I've been asked every...

When you hit your approach shots try to get them to land in The Box which is three yards in front and behind the...

Ever wonder why most flagsticks are the same height? The answer to this question and others can be found in William...

Without a doubt, the worst swing thought recreational golfers have is to "hit at" the ball. The desire to "hit...

Consider the idea of expanding your wedge set for various conditions. Most golfers become used to a single wedge...

When near the green but stuck around trees look around in every direction and pick the shot that is going to give...

Do you find your thoughts drifting to score or mechanics as you prepare to set up to a putt? Do you think about...

Your club loft determines the height and distance of your shots, and the lie sets the sole of the clubhead flat...

This drill is great for learning to keep your putter low to the ground during the stroke, all you have to do is...

The old saying, when it is breezy swing easy could not be more accurate, take a three quarters swing, easy swing...

There are green light and red light pin positions, play to the green light pins which are in the center of the...

Taking a lesson is more than just showing up, you have to learn to communicate in golf terminology with your instructor...

There is a really small difference in stance widths, with your driver your shoulders should line up with the outside...

Part of becoming a great golfer is learning to control what you can and release any frustration over what you...

Play better golf by practicing good habits, one great example is to work on the tee box while you are playing...