“A” Game Golf Instruction Blog

If your golf ball lands on the wrong putting green, or near an immovable obstruction that interferes with your golf swing, or on an abnormal ground condition, you can move your golf ball to the nearest point of relief without penalty. What does that mean?
1. The ball may be moved “No” nearer to the hole
2. […]

It’s important to be courteous to other golfers when they are putting by standing out of their peripheral vision while they putt. It’s important to not stand in the direction they are putting the ball or in the direction of their backstroke. Stand either direction facing them or behind them so that you […]

Many courses have specific requirements for golf attire and will not let you play unless you abide by their rules. Some courses are more elaborate than others so it’s important to know the courses rules before you get there. For example, I was invited to play at a coutry club which required dress […]

When you see all of those marks on the green that other people’s golf balls have made, it’s because they didn’t take the time to fix it properly or didn’t do it at all.
Fixing a ball mark correctly
1. Insert a repair tool vertically into the green next to the ball mark and push the top […]

Golf carts can do a great deal of damage to the golf course and make the course very unsightly and create conditions for golfers that are not enjoyable to play from. Each golf course will generally have their own rules in regard to driving around the golf course which you need to familiarize yourself with […]

In addition to the standard rules of golf, each golf course can have their own individual rules which will be posted or listed on the golf card. Become familiar with them and if you don’t understand anything, ask a local golfer or the pro will be glad to help you. Part of ensuring […]