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    Basic USGA Golf Rules -

    Golf has so many rules and regulations, built over hundreds of years, that a manual was created and is updated yearly, courtesy of the United States Golf Association.

    Below are a few basic rules that concern the golf ball when in play:

    1. Once the ball makes its way to the putting green, the rules state that you are allowed to mark its position. The benefits of marking the ball's spot is so that you can pick it up and clean it thoroughly so that it is perfect for your next shot. Second, if your ball is in the same target line of another player's ball located farther away, picking the ball up will reduce the chance of ruining that player's putt.

    2. Another rule concerning the ball when it hits the putting green is that you must remove the flagstick to avoid a penalty.

    3. You must always play your ball from the correct putting green. There may be times when you hit a shot and the ball lands on another hole's green that is not your own. If this happens, you must pick up the ball and drop it at the nearest location of relief.

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    Barclays Singapore Open – Press Release

    Friday, September 26th, 2008

    Singapore, September 9, 2008 – Five of the biggest names in the game will play in the Barclays Singapore Open in November, organisers confirmed today (Tuesday).
    World number two Phil Mickelson from the United States, South African Ernie Els, ranked seven in the world, Australian Adam Scott, the winner in 2005 and 2006, Korean star Choi [...]

    How To Chip The Ball – Part 2

    Wednesday, September 24th, 2008

    Always stick to the basics when performing the bump and run chip shot. With your stance in place and your weight shifted on the front foot, it’s time to make the swing.
    On this type of shot you really want to avoid making too much of a divot. The club should hit the ball while it [...]

    How To Chip The Ball – Part 1

    Wednesday, September 24th, 2008

    Mastering your short game can be as simple or as hard as you make it. Common complexities do exist, sure, but most new golfers make too many mountains out of molehills when the best approach to take is to just…
    Keep It Simple!
    Let’s discuss the simple approach to the chip shot. When it comes to the [...]

    Dressing For The Golf Game – 2

    Monday, September 22nd, 2008

    Always dress for success when playing the course. For new golfers this may sound strange, as you probably only have heard this advice when getting ready for a job interview or when working at the office, but golf has a special sense of class that goes along with the game.
    As you know, the basic attire [...]

    Dressing For The Golf Game – 1

    Monday, September 22nd, 2008

    It doesn’t matter what course you play on – private or public – a neatly ironed shirt with a collar for both men and women is an absolute must. Yes I know that some golf courses are not too strict about what you wear and may even permit a regular T-shirt and non-specific pants, but [...]

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