Today marks the July 4th holiday in the United States. July 4th not only gives Americans a chance to celebrate Independence Day with friends and family but also means that the entire country has entered the heart of summer. That also means that everyone of any age, gender, race, and skill level can now play golf anywhere, from Seattle to Boston to Miami and everywhere in between.
That’s the beauty of this sport. You can play with anyone, anywhere, especially in the summer months. But to make it a more enjoyable experience for all—and to improve one’s score—every golfer should follow these 10 rules during each round they play: How often have you heard “Mud Ball!?!” muttered by pros? Probably a lot.
That’s because mud, dirt, and grass all stain the golf ball quickly, all of which have an impact on the flight and roll of the ball. So, you should begin your round with a clean golf ball, free of stains, dents, or cracks that may have been caused by a tree, cart path, or even a flag stick. Trust me, it helps—and it makes a difference.
Like rule Number 10, once you get to the green, you should mark your golf ball, clean it, and then line it up appropriately on the line of which you will putt. A clean golf ball rolls smoother on the greens, and marking your ball allows you to line up your putt on a desirable path. always carries three pennies in his pocket.
One to mark his golf ball, one for his opponent—if he forgot—and another penny just in case he, or his compe.