The Etiquetteist w/ Josh Sens

Lifestyle
frustrated golfer cursing on green

Is it okay to curse on the golf course? The Etiquetteist has choice words

Cursing on the golf course can be funny and cathartic. It can also be wildly inappropriate. Here’s how to know the difference.
Rules
golf ball sitting on divot in fairway

Should you get free relief from absurd lies? The Etiquetteist weighs in

The Rules of Golf are very clear about bad lies in the fairway. But golf etiquette follows a different set of guidelines.
Lifestyle
back tees on hole at bethpage black

Should bad golfers be banned from playing back tees? The Etiquetteist weighs in

A recent Reddit debate raised the question of whether golf courses have the right to dictate which tees golfers play.
Lifestyle
gambling golf

I lost a bet to a sandbagger. Did I have to pay? The Etiquetteist weighs in

Some golfers cheat. But a wager is a wager. And even if the match was unfair from the start, you still have to live up to your word.
Lifestyle
a golfer tees off on the golf course

Pro says high-handicappers could play faster doing this. Is it a good idea?

One PGA Tour player said high-handicappers could speed up play by being more prepared for poor shots while on tee boxes, but is he right?
Lifestyle
two golfers shaking hands on green

Can A.I. help golfers with golf etiquette? We found out

Decades after the rise of Iron Byron, robots don’t just play golf anymore. They’ve got into talking about golf, too.
Lifestyle
lose-up of a golf ball with the flag of South Korea realistically rendered in 3D.

8 ways South Korean golf course etiquette differs from the U.S.

In the golf-obsessed nation of South Korea, golf etiquette is unlike what you’ll experience in the U.S. Here are eight major differences.
Lifestyle
course maintenance workers in bunker

6 questions you might have for golf-course superintendents (but are afraid to ask)

Golf-course superintendents are busier than ever. Here are a few fun facts about their roles — and why Sept. 9 is a good day to thank them.
Lifestyle
cypress point 17th hole and a grounds crew worker from the club

Caretakers of Cypress Point: What it takes to maintain a national treasure

In advance of this year’s Walker Cup at Cypress Point, Golf.com spent a day with the maintenance team at the world-renowned course.
Lifestyle
the rough in a practice round at Oakmont before the 2025 U.S. Open.

‘As penal as possible’: Why Oakmont’s rough is more brutal than ever

At the 2025 U.S. Open, the rough at notoriously challenging Oakmont stands to be more difficult than ever. Here’s why.
Lifestyle
a man mows on a golf course

How much money do golf-course superintendents make? New report has answers

The latest biennial industry report shows that today’s golf-course superintedents don’t fit the down-and-out Carl Spackler stereotype.
Lifestyle
PGA Tour pro Harry Higgs watches shot.

‘Very rare’: Pro describes ‘wild’ green feature at PGA Tour event in Myrtle Beach

At this week’s Oneflight Myrtle Beach Classic, the greens are giving players fits. Harry Higgs says he has an idea why.
Lifestyle
A weed-filled lawn

Spring lawn-care guide: 5 secrets to control weeds, according to a USGA agronomist

Even golf course superintendents, with all their expertise and advanced equipment, don’t win every battle against weeds.
News
rodney lingle and mach 1 grass at streamsong

He invented a groundbreaking grass. But his golf impact didn’t end there

Known for his innovative turf-care inventions, Rodney Lingle also made a profound impact as a mentor to the next generation in his trade.
Food
irish brown soda bread, sliced

The simple keys to replicating delicious Irish brown soda bread at home

Dromoland Castle executive head chef David McCann shares the keys to making perfect — and authentic — Irish brown soda bread at home.
Lifestyle
Open-faced toasts are supremely satisfying — and simple to make at home.

The keys to making savory, open-faced toast from scratch

A collection of golf-course chefs share their best advice for creating compelling savory toasts from scratch.
Food
A group of homemade ginger snap cookies on a plate. Shallow DOF.

How to replicate this historic golf club’s famous gingersnap cookies

Mountain Lake Golf Club assistant general manager Aaron Langley shares his expert guidance on how to replicate the club’s famous cookies.
Food
One bowl: Parker House Rolls. Photographed for Voraciously at The Washington Post via Getty Images in Washington DC.

This 150-year-old recipe still creates perfectly soft and buttery dinner rolls

When it comes to beginner-friendly breads that are worth attempting at home, Parker House Rolls are at the top of the list.
Lifestyle
AI generated water hazard cocktail

Does this viral cocktail have health benefits? A nutrition specialist weighs in

The “Water Hazard” cocktail skyrocketed in popularity this summer. Does it have any health benefits? A nutrition specialist shares her take.
Lifestyle
Two friends making a celebratory toast with mocktails, sitting at outdoor bar. Friends celebration. Romantic dating

The keys to making complex and satisfying mocktails at home

No need to venture out to the bars to enjoy a quality mocktail. Three golf club beverage specialists offer guidance you can use at home.
Food
Two bowls of salsa with tortilla chips.

How to make perfect homemade salsa, according to 2 golf club chefs

Making homemade salsa is easier than you think, and two golf club chefs show you how. Chefs Samantha Hill and Victor Davila show you how.

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