“Par” refers to finishing a hole or round at the baseline expectation “Birdie” and “eagle” refer to finishing under par; “bogey” and worse are over par Slice, hook, shank describe poor shot shapes; gimme and mulligan …
Golf equipment like starter club sets have affordable entry costs, especially buying used – expect $300+ for beginners Green fees vary ($40-$50 for public courses) but walking saves money over carts Private club memberships have steep …
Play balls as they lie, fix divots/marks, maintain pace to respect course and other players Understand scoring through strokes, penalties; keep accurate individual hole scores Know course-specific local rules, situations like casual water, lost balls, bunker …
Starter club sets with 7-8 clubs plus tees and ball retrievers are essentials for beginners Golf bags, shoes, and comfortable attire allow better movement and course traction Additional items like balls, towels, divot tools maintain etiquette …
The 14-club rule allows a max of 14 clubs to be carried during a round for all players It encourages skill development with a select set and faster play with fewer options The rule also makes …
All signs point toward Anthony Kim ending his 12-year absence by playing the LIV Golf event in Saudi Arabia, with the latest indication a video tease from Greg Norman on Monday. Kim was a raw talent …
Joke Of The Day Fred was an extremely avid golfer to his detriment at home. He finished playing golf one Saturday and was on his way home when he had to stop for gasoline. While pumping …
VALLARTA, Mexico (AP) — PGA Tour rookie Jake Knapp lost a four-shot lead in seven holes and then held it together with a remarkable short game Sunday, closing with an even-par 71 to win the Mexico …
CHONBURI, Thailand (AP) — Local favorite Patty Tavatanakit held off a fast-finishing Albane Valenzuela to clinch the LPGA Thailand by one stroke on Sunday. The 24-year-old Bangkok native showcased her prowess with a brilliant approach shot …
HOBE SOUND, Fla. (AP) — The PGA Tour will have to wait for the 15-year-old son of Tiger Woods. In a pre-qualifier for the Cognizant Classic on Thursday, Charlie Woods took a 12 on one hole …
Greg Norman Through The Years (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack) Greg Norman is one of Australia’s most legendary golfers. Known by many as “The Great White Shark” due to both his aggressive playing style and light hair, …
The Best Pictures From The 2024 Genesis Invitational (AP Photo/Ryan Kang) Iconic Riviera Country Club hosted the PGA Tour’s Genesis Invitational, showcasing golf’s biggest stars. View stunning scenes capturing pivotal moments and triumphant victories from this …
12 United States Presidents Who Love To Play Golf (AP Photo/Eric Gay) The President of the United States is one of the most stressful jobs in the history of America, so it’s no surprise quite a …
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The conversation began seven years ago when Japanese star Hideki Matsuyama won his fourth PGA Tour title to pass Shigeki Maruyama, his mentor. Maruyama told him the ultimate mark was nine tour …
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jordan Spieth signed for the wrong score on Friday at the Genesis Invitational and was disqualified for the first time in the 263 tournaments he has played on the PGA Tour. Spieth owned …
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tiger Woods returned to the PGA Tour and lasted only 24 holes, withdrawing Friday from the Genesis Invitational with flu-like symptoms and dehydration after hitting his tee shot on the seventh hole …
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Thousands of fans watching Tiger Woods in his 2024 debut missed out on the best golf Thursday at the Genesis Invitational. In the group ahead of Woods was Patrick Cantlay, looking as …
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Any chance of Tiger Woods breaking par in his first official PGA Tour event in 10 months ended with one swing Thursday and a five-letter word he wasn’t afraid to say. Shank. …
