You may have wondered: where do the Rules of Golf come from? Who has the authority to shape the game of golf?
There are two primary organizations that are charged with maintaining the Rules of Golf: The United States Golf Association (USGA) and The Royal & Ancient Golf Club (R&A), St. Andrews, Scotland. The USGA governs golf in the United States, it’s territories, and Mexico. The R&A governs golf pretty much everywhere else.
Since 1952, the [...]
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We can’t spend a week at the beach without ending up in the water at some point, right? I’m going to wrap up beach week by reminding you that your golf ball is going to go for a swim at some point. Do you know what all your options are?
First, there are two types of water hazards: the water hazard (outlined by yellow stakes) and the lateral hazard (outlined by red stakes). The difference between the [...]
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How well do you know the rules of golf? There are only 34 rules defined by the USGA (not counting Appendix I, II, and III which involve local rules, conditions of competition, and equipment). Unfortunately, it’s easy to encounter situations where it might not be apparent how to score a specific situation, so there’s a whole book covering decisions on the rules.
Many people have a vague understanding of the rules. The major stuff, at least. However, [...]
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This time of year, it seems like every time I play, it’s more windy than summer time. Maybe I just notice it more because it’s a cold Canadian wind, instead of a hot breeze coming up from the south.
The bottom line is, if you have wind in your face on the tee, you need to make some small adjustments.
Ball spin comes into play so much in golf, but it becomes a huge factor when hitting [...]
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My name is Mike Gray and I'm a software engineer pursuing my dream to become a golf pro.
Life in the Rough is a chronicle of my journey. It covers my progress, my successes, my setbacks. I'll share everything I learn and do along the way, including reviews and tips. Maybe what I learn can help you too.
