The new golf rules: One of them could backfire
The USGA and the R&A are reviewing feedback on proposed new golf rules for 2019. Here’s the one we’re worried …
Category: Guidance
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Conceding putts: Good manners, or good strategy?
A few things to consider about the practice of conceding putts as you watch the Solheim Cup, watch the Ryder …
A guide to nurturing your friends on golf rules
Guidance Guru Gail Rogers reveals the answer to the touchy question, “Tell your friends about golf rules, or not?” Dear …
Today’s golf lesson: Improve in 10 seconds, with Shayna Miyajima
Go ahead and laugh, but if this golf lesson doesn’t improve your game, it will at least improve how you …
How to avoid signing an incorrect scorecard
The pros don’t take many shots, but even they sometimes get disqualified for signing an incorrect scorecard. Here’s advice from Guidance …
She reports her score but you count more. Now what?
DEAR GGG: My fellow competitor said she had a 5 on the last hole, but I count 6. I really …
Is your golf ball in a tree? Here’s how to proceed.
You saw your ball going into that tree but didn’t see it come out. Now what? Gail Rogers offers guidance. …
Dear GGG: Help! It’s my first golf tournament!
Your first tournament! Scramble, ladies day or stroke-play championship — PGA professional Katherine Marren’s tips help us look like we …
YAY! And a few other observations on the proposed new rules of golf
The new rules of golf have the power to shorten your round, lessen your confusion and enhance your golfing life. …
Golf glossary: What it means to ‘span’ and how to do it
The word span can be a noun, usually a bridge, or a verb. In the golf vocabulary, span is never …