Golf Genie Prepares for the Mother's Day

Atlanta-based Golf Genie™ is preparing for big sales of its highly acclaimed golf instructional references leading up to Mother’s Day 2011.

The highly acclaimed Golf Genie™ line of pocket guides and mobile applications, which provides expert golf tips, practice drills and practice routines to accelerate golfers’ development on or off the course, has become the top-selling golf instructional resource in major golf retailers across the US and Canada.  The perfect gift for Mom golfers, Golf Genie is preparing for significant Mother’s Day sales.

“We have already experienced a surge in sales on our website at,” said Kristian Traylor, President of Golf Genie. “Based on our reviews, customer feedback and unit sales per customer, it is evident that sons and daughters are purchasing Golf Genies not only for Mother’s Day, but for themselves as well!”

About Golf Genie™

Golf Genie™ is there for you when you need it most - while you actually play or practice the game.

Designed by top PGA instructors for on-course play and off-course preparation, Golf Genie™ provides easy-to-absorb golf instruction, putting tips, practice drills and routines to accelerate your development and rapidly lower your score. 

Golf Genie products are available in golf retailers, pro shops and golf academies across the US and Canada as well as mobile applications for the iPhone and Blackberry.

Golf Genie’s award winning products include the Tee to Green Pocket Guide which provides on-course golf tips to master every shot you encounter on the course and the Practice Drills Pocket Guide which helps you practice like the pros to rapidly lower your score.

Golf Genie™ has been selected by Golf Today Magazine as the "Golf Product of the Year" and has been featured by USA Today, The Golf Channel and PGA.COM.

Golf Genie™ products can be customized with specialized logos and content to accommodate golf clubs and pro shops, corporate branding and messaging, golf tournaments or promotional events.

For information about Golf Genie:

Kristian Traylor
Email: info@golfgenieguide.com
Phone: 866.637.2191
Address: 978 North Avenue, NE Suite 306 Atlanta, GA 30306
Web Add: http://www.golfhelptips.com/

Golf Genie™ Receives Widespread Acclaim from Golf Experts and Media

ATLANTA, GA (March 11, 2011) – Atlanta-based Golf Genie™ (www.golfgenieguide.com) has been overwhelmed with the number of highly positive reviews of its award winning products including the Golf Genie Tee to Green Pocket Guide and Practice Drills Pocket Guide.  Here are a few highlights:

1. “Golf Genie is Golf Today Magazine’s Best Golf Product” Bob Koczor, Golf Today Magazine
2. “Golf Genie is a great learning tool for all levels of players.” Allan Andison, Author of Best Strategies for Better Golf
3. “Recommended Performance Product” Golf Fitness Magazine
4. “Golf Genie is perfect for my students to retain and reinforce the information they receive from their golf lessons.” Frank Hesson, PGA Teaching Professional and Golf Channel Contributor
5. “The Golf Genie Practice Drills Pocket Guide is perfect for anyone who wants a sense of purpose when they practice.” Mike Wolfe, WAM Golf
6. “Golf Genie is genius!” Greg D’Andrea, golfstinks.com
7. “Golf Genie Pro for Blackberry is a Blackerry super app!” Blackberry Partners Fund


“We are very excited to have received a fantastic number of reviews from golf experts and media,” said Kristian Traylor, President of Golf Genie.   “The Golf Genie print editions available in retail stores and our website and our mobile apps for the iPhone and Blackberry have become the top selling golf reference for all levels of golfers.  These reviews validate what we are doing and motivate us to continue to develop needed golf instructional products and services for golfers looking to accelerate their game.”

About Golf Genie™

Designed by top PGA instructors for on-course play and off-course preparation, Golf Genie™ provides easy-to-absorb golf instruction, golf tips, practice drills and routines to accelerate your development and rapidly lower your score.  Golf Genie™ print editions easily fit in your pocket or bag and are also available as golf mobile applications for the iPhone, iTouch, iPad and Blackberry devices.
 
Golf Genie™ is there for you when you need it the most – while you actually play or practice the game.  The United States Golf Association (USGA) and Royal and Ancient (R&A) have ruled that Golf Genie™ fully conforms to the rules of golf for use as a golf shot reference during play.

Golf Genie™ has been selected by Golf Today Magazine as the "Golf Product of the Year" and has been featured by USA Today, The Golf Channel and PGA.COM.
Golf Genie™ products can be customized with specialized logos and content to accommodate golf clubs and pro shops, corporate branding and messaging, golf tournaments or promotional events.


For More Information:

Kristian Traylor
Email: info@golfgenieguide.com
Phone: 866.637.2191
Address: 978 North Avenue, NE Suite 306 Atlanta, GA 30306
Web Add: http://www.golfhelptips.com/

How to practice golf like an expert

Any PGA teaching pro will tell you that regular and focused golf practice is vital to develop a consistent golf game. But most golfers do not have a strong idea how to approach golf practice in a focused and efficient way.  Most golfers simply purchase and hit a bucket of balls and randomly engage in golf practice.  However, they do not really understand what elements of their game they are working on, nor have a strong approach to working on the fundamentals of the game to ensure a consistent and repeatable swing.

Here are a few golf tips and a suggested golf practice plan for a highly effective golf practice session that will also carry over to your play on the course (which of course is what truly matters!)  

To get the most out of your golf practice sessions, you need to identify what to work on during your next golf practice routine. To do this, you should track key golf shot statistics to monitor your progress and identify developmental needs as you play the game.  Key golf stats to track as you play include number of fairways hit, greens in regulation, “up and down” percentage and putts per round.  It is important to refrain from analyzing your statistics as you play, but do so after your golf round to help set the basis for your practice plan.

Once you have identified your golf developmental areas, you should put together your golf practice plan.  Here is a tried and true sample:

1. Conduct pre-swing warm up including stretching and light tempo drills
2. Spend a few minutes to perform and ingrain the key positions of both your backswing and downswing in slow motion including takeaway, halfway in backswing, top of backswing, downswing transition, impact, release and finish positions.  Perform these golf swing positions at increasing speed until you have a nice fluid swing.
3. Set up a golf shot alignment station.
4. Loosen up by performing short chip and pitch shots.
5. Practice your full swing mechanics with select golf practice drills (for example, takeway golf practice drill or impact golf practice drill) for 4 shots to help ingrain golf swing fundamentals.
6. For the next 4 shots, perform your normal golf swing emphasizing a fluid swing motion.
7. Continue alternating between 4 practice shots (with focus on drills and mechanics) and your fluid swing.
8. Work on your short game for half of your practice session.

If you can establish a regular golf practice plan into your golf practice routine, you will quickly accelerate your understanding of your golf strengths and areas for development, focus on the right practice areas and lower your scores.

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Golf Genie™ Launches Practice Drills Pocket Guide

Fresh off the heels of the success of its Tee to Green Pocket Guide, Atlanta-based Golf Genie™ (www.golfhelptips.com/) announces the launch of its highly anticipated Practice Drills Pocket Guide.  The Practice Drills Pocket Guide provides PGA-proven practice drills and routines to help golfers master all phases of their game and will be offered at leading golf retailers, pro shops and golf clinics across the US.

“We are very excited to offer the perfect complement to our Tee to Green Pocket Guide,” said Kristian Traylor, President of Golf Genie.   “The Tee to Green Pocket Guide has rapidly become the top selling on-course golf reference for all levels of golfers. The Practice Drills Pocket Guide will soon become the number one practice reference that provides all the practice drills and routines that golfers need to accelerate the development of their game.”

About Golf Genie™

Designed by top PGA instructors for on-course play and off-course preparation, Golf Genie™ provides easy-to-absorb golf instruction, tips, practice drills and routines to accelerate your development and rapidly lower your score.  Golf Genie™ print editions easily fit in your pocket or bag and are also available as golf mobile applications for the iPhone, iTouch, iPad and Blackberry devices. 

Golf Genie™ is there for you when you need it the most – while you actually play or practice the game.  The United States Golf Association (USGA) and Royal and Ancient (R&A) have ruled that Golf Genie™ fully conforms to the rules of golf for use as a golf shot reference during play.

Golf Genie™ has been selected by Golf Today Magazine as the "Golf Product of the Year" and has been featured by USA Today, The Golf Channel and PGA.COM.
Golf Genie™ products can be customized with specialized logos and content to accommodate golf clubs and pro shops, corporate branding and messaging, golf tournaments or promotional events.

Golf Genie is available online at www.golfhelptips.com/ and golf retailers and pro shops across the US.

Golf Genie Announces New Website Launch

Atlanta-based Golf Genie™ (www.golfgenieguide.com) announces the launch of its redesigned website which features its expanded product line including Tee to Green Pocket Guide, Practice Drills Pocket Guide, mobile applications and customized product offerings. The new Golf Genie website incorporates easy to use navigation and provides Golf Genie customers with insights and reviews from the media, golf experts and fellow Golf Genie customers.

“Our new website design reflects the very same principles built into our products,” said Kristian Traylor, President of Golf Genie.   “Our guiding principles for our products include commitment to quality, concise information and ease of use and these principles are directly reflected in our website.  We have also designed our website to scale with our business as we expand our product line and initiate global distribution.”

About Golf Genie™

Designed by top PGA instructors for on-course play and off-course preparation, Golf Genie™ provides easy-to-absorb golf instruction, tips, practice drills and routines to accelerate your development and rapidly lower your score.  Golf Genie™ print editions easily fit in your pocket or bag and are also available as golf mobile applications for the iPhone, iTouch, iPad and Blackberry devices. 

Golf Genie™ is there for you when you need it the most – while you actually play or practice the game.  The United States Golf Association (USGA) and Royal and Ancient (R&A) have ruled that Golf Genie™ fully conforms to the rules of golf for use as a golf shot reference during play.

Golf Genie™ has been selected by Golf Today Magazine as the "Golf Product of the Year" and has been featured by USA Today, The Golf Channel and PGA.COM.

Golf Genie™ products can be customized with specialized logos and content to accommodate golf clubs and pro shops, corporate branding and messaging, golf tournaments or promotional events.

Golf Genie is available online at www.golfgenieguide.com and golf retailers and pro shops across the US.   For information about Golf Genie, visit http://www.golfgenieguide.com/.

For more information:

Kristian Traylor
Email: info@golfgenieguide.com
Phone: 866.637.2191
Address: 978 North Avenue, NE Suite 306 Atlanta, GA 30306
Web Add: http://www.golfhelptips.com/

How to Choose a Golf Pocket Guide

Today’s golfers are as passionate as ever about honing their game, but have less time to do so. With the time demands and constraints of the hectic world we live in, how do golfers find the time to work on their golf game?

Many golfers have turned to an increasing range of “golf pocket guides” that provide abbreviated, easy to absorb information that makes it easier to understand the basics of golf including golf rules, golf games, on-course golf tips and off-course practice drills.  Many of these golf practice guides come in both printed and mobile application formats that are easy to carry and allow golfers the ability to access their golf pocket guide content while actually on the course or on the range.  Golf pocket guides’ ease of portability and concise information helps save golfers time and provides the information they need exactly when they need it.

Now the benefits of golf pocket guides are obvious, but which ones should you select?  Though the golf pocket guides on the market range in price and quality, they are all within the same general range and none are above $20.  So, like everything else, you should select the right golf pocket guide that caters to your needs.  For example:

1.       Do you need quick golf tips to help you set up properly for shots as you actually play the game?

2.       Do you have a problem swing that you would like to address and fix right now?

3.       Would you like an easy to reference source for the rules of golf?

4.       Are you looking for a handy reference for golf games that you can play with your friends and family?

5.       Are you looking for a single resource that contains all the key golf practice drills you need to work on all the golf swing fundamentals?

There are golf pocket guides that address all of these needs and more in both printed form and mobile application formats.  The advantage of a printed golf pocket guide is that you can simply throw it in your bag and access it when you need it.  Mobile apps are also convenient because many golfers typically carry their phone with them on the course.

Regardless of which golf pocket guide (or format) you choose, the number one criteria you should evaluate is the quality of the instruction.  Ideally, it should have very easy to absorb visuals and text so that you can understand the lessons “at a glance” which is the primary purpose of golf pocket guides in the first place. 

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Key Golf Tips to Remember If Your Game Gets Off Track

How many times have you gone to the driving range and hit shot after shot perfectly? “Finally!” you would say to yourself, “I get it…I can’t wait to take play my next round of golf!” You rush home and scribble down a list of key notes for your own “definitive swing” and know if you simple stick to the principles on that list, then you are destined for golf stardom. Soon afterward, you play your next round. Four hours of slices, fat shots, thin shots, hooks and shanks later, you leave the golf course frustrated. During your round, you went through your long list of notes and nothing seemed to work. You say to yourself, “why can’t I take my practice range with me to the course?”

This scenario has happened to all of us, including tour golfers, teaching pros, advanced golfer and novice golfers. However the difference between pro and advanced golfers and novice golfers is that when their golf swing inevitably goes awry, they do not go through a laundry list of golf tips to fix the problem. The golf tips that they do turn to, however, are rather simple set of tried and true golf tips to minimize the damage, relax the body and continue through the round. It is after the round when pro and advanced golfers work on their swing mechanics.

So when you are struggling with your golf game mightily and racking your brain on all the things you can be doing wrong (which results in more confusion and tension and even worse shots), here are a few fundamental golf tips that can really improve your game as you play, even if your golf swing has gotten wildly off track.

GOLF TIP 1: RELAX

You can have the best golf swing in the world, but if you are too uptight and introduce tension into your swing, you are doomed. The majority of errant golf shots are simply the result of tension in the swing. So, when your game is going downhill, take a few deep breaths and relax. To check that you are relaxed, here is quick golf tip. Check your grip. On a scale of 1 to 10 where 1 is “loose” and 10 is “tight,” strive for a 5.

GOLF TIP 2: MAKE SOLID CONTACT WITH THE BALL

If you find you are hitting the ball short, fat, thin, left and right, then on your next shot, relax, take more club, shorten your swing and simply ensure that you are making solid contact with the ball. Don’t worry about the distance of the shot, just re-engage your confidence and the feeling you get when you make solid contact. Do that for a few shots and you will be amazed at how quickly your swing gets back in line.

GOLF TIP 3: RE-ESTABLISH YOUR TEMPO

If you are spraying your shots everywhere, check your tempo. Are you bringing the club back too fast? Did you hurry through your shot? Is your body and weight transfer out of sync? If any of these conditions apply, then what is ailing you is your tempo. So, before your next shot, slow your swing down and take several practice swings, focusing on clipping the grass. Think “Slow Back, Fast Forward” and work on getting your body and swing tempo in sync.

Chances are when you were hitting the golf ball like a tour pro on the range, you were already incorporating the golf tips above into your swing without even knowing it. So, when your swing goes awry on the course, if you remember to relax, ensure solid contact and re-establish your tempo, your golf game will get back on track in a hurry.

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How golf pocket guide could help a beginner

There are literally hundreds, if not thousands of golf books, golf guides, golf DVDs and golf tips resources that aspire to help golfers learn the game of golf more efficiently and ingrain golf fundamentals. The primary problem is that these golf guides are usually not very well organized, lack strong visuals and are often overly complex for the amateur golfer. The secondary problem is that these resources are often not practical and difficult to use when the golfer needs it the most, out on the practice range or even when playing on the course.

This has spawned new entrants in the golf instruction (or golf help) industry – namely "golf pocket guides" that are usually concise and portable for use on the driving range and golf course. Many of these golf pocket guides actually fit in the pants pocket.

The popularity of the golf pocket guide has grown significantly over the last few years because many new golfers are taking up the game and with the enormous time constraints and demands of today’s world, desire “quick reference” golf tips, golf help and golf instruction to not only learn the fundamentals of the golf game, but also use as a reference when they need help setting up for certain shots, for practicing golf drills or to quickly review golf tips.

A good golf pocket guide will cover the majority of golf shots you will encounter on the golf course and provide well illustrated golf tips from top PGA teaching pros. The golf pocket guide should be comprehensive and cover the key areas of the game that we all need reminders on, for example, golf setup basics, how to execute trickier shots and how to quickly fix swing flaws that creep into our game.

Most importantly, the ideal golf pocket guide is concise and ideally highly visual so you can understand the golf tip at a glance. On the range or on the course, you don’t have the time or patience to read through a lot of dense text, so get a golf pocket guide that make it easy to understand and execute the golf tip.

Pocket Caddy: Brings Golf Instructions in your Pocket

Who do you turn to for quick golf tips on the practice range or on the course? Your golf pro is not readily available, your friends aren’t sure what to do and your golf swing notes seem jumbled and confusing. Wouldn’t it be great to have a golf pocket caddy that you could summon whenever you were stuck with a golf shot you did not know how to execute or needed a quick tip to fix your golf slice?

This need is not lost on a host of new entrepreneurs who have developed products that provide quick golf tips at your fingertips. Indeed the golf pocket caddy industry is thriving and a number of portable, pocket-sized instructional guides have entered the market.

The popularity of golf pocket caddy guides (or golf pocket guides) has grown significantly over the last few years because many new golfers are taking up the game and with the enormous time constraints and demands of today’s world, desire “quick reference” golf tips, golf help and golf instruction to not only learn the fundamentals of the golf game, but also use as a reference when they need help setting up for certain shots, for practicing golf drills or to quickly review golf fundamentals.

The challenge with a golf pocket caddy is how to pack in relatively complex data (the golf game) into something meaningful that the golfer can absorb and use quickly. Fortunately, there are a few innovative companies that have developed golf pocket guides that are highly visual with highly concise text that makes it easy to absorb and understand golf tips quickly.

When choosing a golf pocket caddy, ensure that it is comprehensive and covers the key areas of the game that we all need reminders on, for example, golf setup basics, how to execute trickier shots and how to quickly fix swing flaws that creep into our game.

Most importantly, the ideal golf pocket caddy is concise and ideally highly visual so you can understand the golf tip at a glance. On the range or on the course, you don’t have the time or patience to read through a lot of dense text, so get a golf pocket caddy that makes it easy to understand and execute the golf tip.

The Golf Genie™ Tee to Green Pocket Guide provides easy-to-absorb golf tips and helpful golf training aids for all the key shots and problem swings you encounter on the course.

Golf Pocket Guide Helps When You Need It Most

There are innumerable golf books, DVDs, mobile phone applications; videos and magazines that provide golf help tips and drills on how to play the game. One major challenge is how to reconcile all this data into something meaningful that applies to your game and does not confuse you. A second major challenge is how you can actually access these resources when you need them the most…while you are actually playing or practicing the game.

A slew of mobile phone applications offering golf tips and advice have entered the golf market recently which are great to use on the range and can even be used when you play. The challenge is figuring out which one to use. In addition, a number of printed “golf pocket guides” have also entered the market and attempt to sort out the most useful golf help tips and golf instruction that you can apply as you play. These golf pocket guides, like the mobile phone applications, are growing rapidly in popularity because they are easily portable (unlike “old school” golf books), provide useful golf tips and are highly affordable.

To help sort through these popular golf pocket guides, whether printed products or mobile applications, the following is a checklist of what to look for:

1.Is the golf pocket guide comprehensive? It is of no use if you have to buy five different golf pocket guides to fill up your mobile phone or golf bag to cover the basics of the game. Look for a golf pocket guide that covers all the basic golf tips for all phases of the game, yet is easily portable and concise.

2.Is the golf pocket guide easy to understand? Portable golf tips have been around for years, but most have done a poor job with breaking down the game in a helpful way. Few have rich graphics to make the golf lessons and golf help tips easy to absorb. So look for a golf pocket guide that provides a combination of great graphics and concise tips from top notch instructors.

3.Is the golf pocket guide credible? A good golf pocket guide is really worth its weight in gold. How many times have you had a swing flaw or wanted to know how to hit a certain shot and rather then spend a ton of time researching the answer, you opted to get a quick lesson because you trusted your pro? Golf lessons are definitely recommended and are the quickest way to develop your game, but where do you turn to get the quick tip that you can trust? This is where a credible and trusted golf pocket guide comes in. So when you are researching which one you should choose, select one that has solid reviews and developed by PGA professionals, not business people looking for a quick buck.

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Golf Genie’s Debuts 2010 Pocket Guide and iPhone Applications at PGA Merchandise Show

Orlando, FL (January 28, 2010)— Building upon success in 2009, the Golf Genie™ 2010 product line launched at the 2010 PGA Merchandise show held January 28th through 30th in Orlando, Florida. At the show, Golf Genie™ showcased the 2010 version of its best-selling printed guide ("Golf Genie™ Tee to Green Pocket Guide") and iPhone application ("Golf Genie™ Pro").

"We were excited to participate in the Merchandise show and exhibit our 2010 products that bundle our highly reviewed printed guide which provides golf tips and helpful lessons for key shots including basic golf shots, advanced golf shots and quick fixes for problem swings with a set of innovative iPhone applications," said Kristian Traylor, President of Golf Genie. "2009 was a very successful year for us and the 2010 show was a great way to launch our next generation of products while developing strong distributor and retailer relationships."

About Golf Genie™

The Golf Genie™ Tee to Green Pocket Guide provides easy-to-absorb golf tips and helpful lessons for all the key shots and problem swings you encounter on the course. Designed by top PGA instructors, the Pocket Guide easily fits in your pocket or bag and is also available as a golf mobile application for the iPhone, iTouch, iPad and Blackberry devices.

Golf Genie™ is there for you when you need it the most – while you actually play or practice the game. With Golf Genie™ in your pocket, you have a pro instructor with you every time you play. The United States Golf Association (USGA) and Royal and Ancient (R&A) have ruled that Golf Genie™ fully conforms to the rules of golf for use as a golf shot reference during play.

Want to know the proper setup for straight shots, draws, fades, pitches and chip shots? Need a reminder for proper ball position and weight transfer? Looking for quick tips on advanced golf shots like uphill and downhill lies? Need to fix a problem shot like a slice, hook, pull or push right now? It's all in the Golf Genie™ Tee to Green Pocket Guide, the easy to understand, pocket-sized golf shot reference guide that enables you to practice more efficiently, increase your consistency and lower your score.

Golf Genie™ has been selected by Golf Today Magazine as the 2010 "Golf Product of the Year" and has been featured by USA Today, The Golf Channel and PGA.COM.

Golf Genie™ products can be customized with specialized logos and content to accommodate golf clubs and pro shops, corporate branding and messaging, golf tournaments or promotional events.

How to hit a lob shot

The golf lob shot is a critical shot that can get you out of some tricky situations. The golf lob shot is typically used inside of 40 yards to get the golf ball up quickly and land with little roll. Below are specific situations where the golf lob shot is a great option:

1· You have a greenside bunker that lies between you and the hole and you need to shoot over the bunker.

2· The flagstick is fairly close to the fringe which discourages very little roll of the golf ball. However, you are too far from the green to putt the ball.

3· The putting green is located at higher elevation than you requiring a high pitch shot with little roll.

The following are lob shot tips to successfully execute the golf lob shot every time.

1. To achieve the necessary loft (and minimize the roll) use a lob wedge (60 degrees of loft) or sand wedge (fifty-six degrees of loft).

2. Proper setup for the golf lob shot is critical. When setting up for the golf lob shot, open your stance to the left of the target line and open your clubface. Place and keep 60 percent of your body weight on your left leg throughout the shot. Position the ball left of center which promotes a higher trajectory.

3. Golf lob shot swing execution: On your takeaway, hinge your wrist early in your backswing and bring your backswing to the “9 o’clock” position. Keep your hinge and open clubface on the downswing even after impact.

4. The follow through should reflect the backswing and stop at the “3 o’clock” position.

Practice the golf lob shot regularly as part of your short game routine. In your practice range sessions, start with short chip shots, then pitch shots. Once you have practiced a few 30, 50 and 60 yard pitch shots, hit a few golf lob shots.

Then, when you work your way through your irons and driver, periodically sneak in a few pitch shots and golf lob shots to practice the fundamentals. In little time, you will find the golf lob shot fairly straightforward to execute and a great part of your arsenal to help lower your scores.

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Useful Hints on Golf Etiquette

Proper golf etiquette is very important to not only promote the integrity of the game, but also relates to pace of play, safety concerns, honoring the golf course and honoring your playing partners.

Most new golfers struggle with proper golf etiquette and have to learn it over time.
However, here are some basic golf etiquette rules to incorporate into your overall golf strategy.

Golf Basics- Golf Etiquette and Safety

• Only swing your club until when others in the group in front of you are at a safe distance away and out of your range. When in doubt, wait. Hitting into another golf group is considered dangerous and extremely bad golf etiquette. Also be mindful of where members of your golf group are standing in relation to your swing.
• If your ball appears headed toward another player or group, warn them by yelling, "Fore!"
• Drive your golf cart safely especially in crowded areas.

Golf Basics- Golf Etiquette and Pace of Play

• Always be prepared to hit your shot when it is your turn.
• The player with the lowest score at the previous hole tees off first at the next hole or simply by decision by the group.
• If pace of play is unbearably slow in your group, explore playing “ready golf” where each player hits his or her ball when ready. But caution should be used with this approach to ensure that your playing partners do not hit into each other.
• Do not spend too much time looking for a lost ball, particularly if there is a group behind you ready to play. Remember, USGA Rules allows for five minutes to look for lost balls.
• Always try to keep pace with the group ahead of you. If significant space opens in front of you, allow a faster group to play through.
• When walking from your cart to your ball, take a couple clubs with you. Taking only one club, then returning to the cart to retrieve a different club, can waste a significant amount of time.

Golf Basics- Golf Etiquette and Honoring the Golf Course

• Observe cart golf rules (no carts, 90 degree rule, etc.)
• Keep carts away from greens and hazards.
• Repair your divots in the fairway and ball marks on the putting green.
• Rake sand bunkers after hitting
• Avoid taking a divot on a practice swing.

Golf Basics- Golf Etiquette and Honoring Your Fellow Players

• Never talk during another player's swing.
• Do not yell out following a golf shot. Even if obnoxious behavior doesn't bother your partners, there are other people on the course who may be within earshot.
• Be aware of your shadow on the putting green. Don't stand in a place that causes your shadow to be cast across a player's putting line.
• Never walk through a playing partner's putting line as your footprints might alter the path of a partner's putt. Step over the putting line or walk around the partner's ball.

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