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    2 Most Common Causes Of Penalty Strokes

    Aside from knocking your ball into a hazard or out-of-bounds area, the two ways most commonly found to pile up the penalty strokes are from lost balls and unplayable lies.

    When you hit the ball in a wooded area on the side of the fairway, and the location is not considered to be out-of-bounds, you can dig around and try your best to find the ball. In doing so, one of the following three things is bound to happen:

    1. You may find the ball and then attempt to hit it onto the fairway.

    2. The ball might be located in an unplayable lie, which means that there is no chance to make a shot. You're only two options are to pick up the ball and move over by two club lengths or hit the ball again from where you originally took your last shot. Either way, you pick up a one-stroke penalty.

    3. The ball may not be easy enough to find, and can be declared lost. This means that you have to go back to the area where you hit your last shot, shoot over, and take a penalty stroke.

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    Get A Raise By Playing Golf With Your Boss

    By Foursome

    Do not get nervous if that pay raise or promotion that you asked for from your boss gets determined by a day at the golf course. As we’ve mentioned before, playing a full day at the golf course with employees and business associates is a hugely popular manner in which to conduct business meetings.

    Once you have been invited to play golf with your boss to discuss your interests with the company, you should have immediately researched through other employees just how the boss prefers to play his or her golf game, where the golf course is located, and other details that can help you make the day go by as smooth and as enjoyable as possible. Remember, your mission is to unite with your boss and make a good impression during the game.

    Be On Time!

    All of the research and preparation in the world doesn’t make an ounce of difference if you show up late for the tee off. Being late for a tee time, whether it is your boss, associate, client, or any other important colleague, may prove to be something you never quite recovered from, whether on the course or back at the office. Be sure to get detailed directions and strive to leave as early as possible when heading to the golf course. If it is a course that you are unfamiliar with, schedule at least 20 minutes to park, find your way around, and get to the tee off area to meet your boss and playing partners

    A Pleasing Personality

    Once you have made your way to the golf course with perfect timing, the other key ingredient to making a good impression and getting what you want out from your boss is to have a pleasant personality. Displaying a warm, inviting personality is the number one way to make a good impression on your boss and his or her friends.

    Regardless of how any of the other players act and voice off during the game, hold your grounds when it comes to being polite and staying positive. This means no cursing if you have a bad shot. Do not sulk if your game is doing poorly. Is there a character within your boss’s group that has a bit of a smart-mouth? Ignore that person and continue making the best of your game and the opportunity to make a lasting impression on your boss to get what you want.

    When Your Boss Asks For Your Handicap

    At some point in the morning before your first round of golf, the boss or other business associate will ask you for your handicap. This is no time to make a false pretense. If you are a total beginner, just say so up front. Don’t try to fudge the numbers. You will not be able to hide your lack of experience when you do get to the links, so being honest from the beginning is always best.

    If no one has asked you for your handicap before you get to the tee, you should still make a point to comment on your beginning skill level. Don’t worry, your playing partner will not be disappointed or look down on you. In fact, he or she will probably appreciate your honesty, especially if that playing partner is your boss!

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