Today is September 20th, 2017, and we present Rules & Etiquette Wednesday #54. A Golf Video Blog with Mel Sole. Today we talk about the rules situation that happened over the weekend with Sergio Garcia. Knowing the rules saved him at least a stroke and allowed him to make a par which then allowed him to stay in the top 30 and move forward to the Tour Championship next week at Eastlake.
Today is September 13th, 2017, and we present Rules & Etiquette Wednesday #53. A Golf Video Blog with Mel Sole. Continuing with our theme of "wind and rain" Mel Talks about the golf ball moving on the putting surface due to strong wind. Do you replace the ball or play it as it lies? Find out here.
Today is September 6th, 2017, and we present Rules & Etiquette Wednesday #52. A Golf Video Blog with Mel Sole. Today, David Olberding, lead instructor with the Mel Sole Golf School, talks about the etiquette of raking a bunker correctly. Always try and leave the bunker in exactly, or better, shape than you found it!
Today is August 16th, 2017, and we present Rules and Etiquette Wednesday #49. A Golf Video Blog with Mel Sole. Today it is the turn of Lance Laws to help out as Mel Sole recovers from his shoulder surgery. Mel will be out of action for at least three weeks and then on a day to day basis depending on the speed of the recovery.
Today Lance talks about walking on a competitors line while playing and the correct procedure on how not to do this. Watch and learn!
Today is June 27th, 2017, and we present Rules & Etiquette Tuesday #42. A Golf Video Blog with Mel Sole. Today we talk about what you can and cannot do in regards to testing the surface of the putting green to help in determining the direction of the grain.
Today is June 13th, 2017, and we present Rules & Etiquette Wednesday #40. A Golf Video Blog with Mel Sole. Today we discuss the rule of accidentally hitting the ball. Is it a penalty shot or not? Watch this video to find out.
Etiquette is important in all walks of life, not only on the golf course. But if you wnat to play golf and make it enjoyable not only for yourdelf but everyone you play with, it is important to know some basic etiquette. Here are 10 reminders for sticking to good golf etiquette. Thanks to OnlineGolf for sharing!
Spread the word. Teach your golfing pals. Let’s make this game the best it can be.
According to GolfDigest, there are 36 mistakes that the average golfer makes on a regular basis! I think #3 is a huge no-no! Correct golfing attire is definitely one mistake that many people make. Blue jeans and Cargo pants are not really for the golf course! The staff at Golf Digest have put together a very comprehensive and educational list for you! BY THE EDITORSILLUSTRATIONS BY learn about our VIP Program here »
How do you feel about dress code and behavior on the course? Do you think golf etiquette is a thing of the past, or do you think in order to grow the game we have to be more lenient with the rules pertaining to dress and behavior on the course? Weigh in with your thoughts.
Many of us understand that golf is a sport which is synonymous with good behavior and that it projects a clean image. I love the respect it fosters . . . from being on . . .
As a golf instructor, I help people improve their golf. One of the sessions I hold at my club once in a while is a rules seminar. In order to play good golf and score well, you need to know some basic rules for situations that you will come across fairly regularly. If you don't know the rules you will get penalized and this will add strokes to your score. How many times do we see on the PGA and LPGA Tours, golfers who make an innocent mistake that costs them dearly. Dustin Johnson in . . .
