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Equipment, Rules, Etiquette

All our lessons and guides on the gear you need to play your best golf with reliable information on the rules and etiquette of golf.

5 Key Changes to the Rules of Golf Coming in 2023
The USGA and R&A have announced changes to the Rules of Golf to take effect on January 1, 2023.
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Wedges - What's in my Bag?
PGA and LPGA Instructor Cathy Kim shows you the wedges she carries, demonstrating each club and explaining...
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What's the Difference Between Scramble and Best Ball/Four Ball Golf
Coach Shayain describes how to play the popular Scramble and Best Ball/Four Ball team competition fo...
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How To Arrange Your Golf Bag
New to golf and trying to understand how to organize your golf bag? Coach Shayain shows how she organizes...
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What's the #1 Golf Rule You Would Change?
In this Question of the Week from the Women's Golf Group, we asked "Imagine that you are in charge of...
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Which Wedge Should I Use Around the Green?
LPGA Teaching Professional Cathy Kim shows how to select the right club based on your skill level when...
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How Often Should You Replace Your Grips?
Don't let worn-out equipment hold you back. Kellie Stenzel reveals the tell-tale signs that it’s time...
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What Clubs Should You Have in Your Golf Bag?
Legends of the LPGA Tour player Cindy Miller says if you're just starting out, don't feel pressure to...
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How your Clubhead Lie Affects Your Shots
Toe up, heel up, flat? What does your clubhead lie look like when you address the ball. Megan Johnston...
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What Clubs Do I Need and When Do I Use Them?
Coach Shayain answers the question many beginners ask when they start taking lessons - 'What are the...
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Bogey? Par? Birdie? - How Golf Scoring Works
Golf scoring can be confusing and intimidating for newer golfers. LPGA Instructor Dr. Greta Anderson...
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A Simple Guide to the Perfect Putter Grip
Karen Palacios Jansen shows why the putter grip is unique. Learn the proper hand placement and the popular...
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Rules Question: Do You Have to Look for Your Golf Ball?

If your ball has gone into thick trees or heavy bushes, you might not want to find it. USGA Certified Rules Expert Marcela Smith clears up a common misconception about whether the Rules of Golf require you to look for a ball, and what hitting a new one means for the rest of the hole.

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What Tees You Should Play From

Playing from the wrong distance can turn a fun round into a struggle. Sue Shapcott explains how to calculate the ideal course yardage based on your average drive to ensure you’re hitting the right clubs into the greens.

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How Often Should You Replace Your Grips?

Don’t let worn-out equipment hold you back. Kellie Stenzel reveals the tell-tale signs that it’s time to re-grip your clubs—from the “sunlight shine” to a loss of tack. Learn why a yearly replacement across your entire bag is one of the simplest ways to ensure a tension-free, powerful strike.

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Know the Difference Between Aim and Alignment

Are you aiming at the target but still missing the green? You might be confusing aim with alignment. LPGA Top 50 Instructor Kellie Stenzel breaks down why these are two separate fundamentals and shows you a simple two-stick drill to ensure your club face and body are working in harmony.

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Tee Shot Checklist

Success starts before the swing. Use the 7 essentials in this infographic to tee up the ball with confidence and start every hole on the right note.

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