Sherry on March 9th, 2009

What in the world is a ‘female friendly’ golf course?? As we try to get more and more women into the game of golf it seems prudent to discuss how women are treated at golf courses around the world and more importantly, in your own back yard. It is well-known that golf has been dominated [...]

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Sherry on December 29th, 2008

There are times that every golfer feels that golf is not a ‘fair’ sport. The good news is that when it comes to golf clubs there are more than irons available to strike the ball. So let’s continue describing the rest of the clubs in our bag… Woods – these are the ‘fun’ clubs and [...]

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Sherry on December 9th, 2008

Since we have taken a look at golf course types and terms related to the golf course itself, I guess it’s time to discuss some of the tools of the game. Let’s start with the basic weapon, I mean tool, you need….golf clubs. Golf Club – instrument that is used to strike the golf ball [...]

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Sherry on December 8th, 2008

We last met at the greenside bunker as we trying to blast our way out of the sand. Let’s finish this hole… • Fringe – this is the closely-mowed area that surrounds the green also called the ‘collar’. Technically it is not considered the ‘green’ as the grass is slightly longer.  Note: if you are [...]

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Sherry on December 5th, 2008

Let us continue on our journey around the course… • Out of bounds – this is an area (usually somebody’s backyard) where you’re not supposed to hit your ball. If you see white stakes on the golf course that means that any ball that lies beyond those stakes is considered to be unplayable and you [...]

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Sherry on December 1st, 2008

Welcome back to the Irreverent Golf Glossary. You have mastered the art of driving the golf cart and have made it to the tee box. Now let the game begin!! • Fairway – this is where your golf ball is supposed to land on your first shot (stroke) from the tee box unless you are [...]

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