What is a two-tee or split-tee start at a golf tournament, and when are they used?
At most golf tournaments held on major professional tours around the world, organizers employ what they call a two-tee or a split-tee start. For a new golf fan, that can be confusing, particularly when it comes to finding out where a player is on the golf course. What is a two-tee or split-tee start at […]
What does it mean in a golf tournament when “par is your partner”?
Millions of golfers every year compete in fun outings, often for charity, played in a team format. It might be a scramble. It might be a pro-am. There could be a shamble. Maybe everyone plays out their own ball. No matter the format or circumstances, many of these golfers will see on the tournament rules […]
What does the letter L mean when it appears on a golf leaderboard or scoreboard?
When fans tune in to watch a professional golf tournament on the PGA Tour, LPGA Tour or DP World Tour, they’ll likely see the letter L an awful lot on the leaderboard or a tournament scoreboard, as well as when a standard bearer walks by with players’ scores relative to par. The letter L is important […]
Golf games: How to play a Chapman team competition
There are so many good golf games to play, most of which have rules that make betting easy, too. One of the greatest and most common golf games takes a lot of skill and strategy, and it’s called a Chapman. Let us tell you about this team competition that is played with quite a twist. […]
Illinois golfer wins a free year of beer in a putting competition alongside Paige Sprianac
Imagine winning free beer for year. Now imagine winning free beer for a year because of your golf skills. Most people would crumble under the pressure of draining a putt to win a case of beer every week for 52 weeks, but Johnny Quenan of Arlington Heights, Ill., thrived — even with golf influencer Paige […]
Jessica Korda announces first due date after becoming pregnant
Jessica Korda is pregnant and expecting her first child in early 2024. The six-time LPGA Tour winner announced Aug. 25 that she and her husband, Johnny DelPrete, are excited to be welcoming their first child into the world with a February due date. Korda revealed the news on her social channels with a fun announcement […]
What is the 90 degree rule for golf and golf carts?
If you’ve ever been to a golf course — perhaps participating in a scramble or another charity tournament — then you have probably heard the starter or the head professional say that the 90-degree rule is in effect. Maybe they’ve said “We’re 90 degrees today.” They’re not talking about the temperature, though. They’re talking about […]
Alexa Pano: Pictures, bio, swing, what’s in the bag
Alexa Pano may be just 19 years old, but the American has become a global women’s golf star, particularly on the back of her first LPGA Tour win at the ISPS Handa World Invitational. Pano was a junior golf superstar, becoming known to many through the documentary “The Short Game,” which focused on junior golfers […]
The Mesabi Iron Ridge is a small town with a giant quality.
From the Monongahela valley to the Mesabi Iron Range To the coal mines of Appalachia, the story’s always the same –Bruce Springsteen, “Youngstown” There’s going to the range and then there’s, well, going to the Range. A three-hour drive from the Twin Cities and situated about 225 miles from the Canadian border, the Mesabi Iron […]
What is the average salary of PGA Tour caddies?
PGA Tour caddies earn every dollar they make. They do a little bit of everything for PGA Tour players. They carry the bag inside the ropes, sure. But they also provide distances, talk through shots and are a sounding board during tournament play. They get the player ready for the round. They get their player’s […]