Let's face it, we all want simple ways to improve our ball striking and consistency with our iron game.

The start of a golf hole -- played from a space called the tee box or teeing ground -- is the only time golfers are allowed to tee up their golf ball. Everywhere else on the golf course, a player has to hit the ball from the ground on which their ball sits (even if […]

On this week's episode of How to Hit Every Shot, Lou Guzzi shares five tips for making solid contact when the ball is below your feet. The post How to hit on a sidehill lie: 5 tips for when the ball is below your feet appeared first on Golf.

In this Rules of Golf Explained series in association with TaylorMade, I’m joined by former European Tour chief referee John Paramor to discuss various situations in which you might find yourself on the golf course and how you deal with them within the boundaries of the game’s laws. Rules of Golf explained: Ball resting against […] The post Rules of Golf explained with John Paramor: My ball is resting against the flagstick – is it holed? appeared first on National Club Golfer.

Are you allowed to tamp down the grass behind your ball when hitting from heavy rough? Rules Guy has the answer. The post Rules Guy: When hitting from heavy rough, is it permissible to flatten the grass behind the ball with your club? appeared first on Golf.

How To Calculate Golf Handicap Index: It’s a key number in the World Handicap System, but how exactly is it worked out? How to calculate golf handicap index It’s a key number in the World Handicap System, but how exactly is it worked out? This article How To Calculate Golf Handicap Index appeared first on Golf Monthly.

A salutary tale this time, where it is me who comes a cropper. Yes, even those of us who claim to know the rules make a daft mistake every now and then. I’d been completely unaware until the 12th hole and then I saw an unusual glint poking out from underneath my towel. There it […] The post Rules of Golf explained: I’ve got too many clubs in the bag – how many shots will it cost? appeared first on National Club Golfer.

In today's Play Smart, we're taking a deep dive into the idea of practicing without a golf ball — and why it can help your game. The post Why practicing without a golf ball can seriously help your game appeared first on Golf.