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If you win the Masters lottery, the face value for tickets in 2024 is as follows: Practice round tickets are $100 each. Daily tournament tickets are $140 each. Weekly badges are around $500 at face value, but good luck with those. They are not officially available for purchase. Secondary market tickets are also available but can range from $1000 to $10,000 per day (check specific prices for 2024 below). The following may make golf fans jealous and perhaps even a little hot. Still, I and my fellow PGA of America members, LPGA Professionals, and Golf Course Superintendents Association of America

At a PGA conference I attended several years ago, they said the divorce rate was roughly 10% higher for golf professionals. However, I’ve been married for 24 years and am a certified PGA Professional who has worked for nearly three decades in the golf industry. That’s why I’ll be sharing what I’ve learned because I believe anyone who loves golf can still have a successful marriage at the same time. Note: I am not a certified marriage and family counseling professional, so this is just my experience and opinions. “I don’t know what the divorce rate is for head (golf)

Best ball and scramble are NOT the same. Best ball: Each player plays their ball as usual, but the lowest player’s score is recorded as the team’s score for each hole. It is most popular in 2-person teams competing in a foursome. Scramble: Each player plays their ball, but the captain chooses the best ball to play. Then, each team member hits from that spot, and the process repeats. It is popular with teams of 4 or more and is great for beginners. In both best ball vs. scramble formats, only one score is recorded on the scorecard, but both

Donating your golf balls to a local junior program is the best thing to do with your old golf balls. You can also sell them, use them for practice, or for various crafts and purposes. My junior career was built on golf balls donated to me by the local driving range. Old golf balls are great for beginners because they last longer than most expect. The average golf ball will last ten years before being relegated to one of the more creative recycling ideas listed below. Since golf balls can not decompose in nature, we must do our part and recycle

The standard-sized golf clubs are made for men 5’9″ to 6’0″ tall. If you’re taller than 6″, you’ll need clubs that are 0.5-2″ longer. If you’re shorter than 5’9″, you need clubs that are 0.5-2″ shorter than the standard length. To know the right golf club size, refer to my golf club length-to-height chart or use the wrist-to-floor method. Buying the right-sized golf club is crucial for your golf game. While a shorter golf club can ruin your posture and potentially cause back pain with excessive bending, a too-long one can affect your golf swing and ball contact. In this article,

A 10.5° golf driver loft is ideal for beginners and most golfers. If you’re new to golf or have a slower swing speed, a driver with a higher loft will suit you better. A higher loft driver is more forgiving since getting an upward attack angle is easier. Less loft allows you to gain more distance and less spin. Generally, the faster your swing speed, the less lofted driver you need. I see many golfers play with the wrong driver loft, which hurts your drives. The lofts in drivers usually range from 8° to 14°. To help you visualize, I’ve

Yes, you can play golf in the rain, provided the conditions are safe. While playing during lightning, heavy downpours, hail, or strong winds is not advisable, light to moderate rain is generally manageable. Competitive golfers often play through downpours. However, while there are benefits to playing in the rain, there are also several drawbacks to consider. As a PGA Professional of 15 years and a golf industry veteran of 27, I have often had to play golf in wet conditions, so don’t miss any of these tips. Tips For Golfing in the Rain Rain Gear is a Must-Have The best