Why Is a Golf Hole 4.25 Inches? The Accidental History of Golf's Standards
The 4.25-inch golf hole started as a drainpipe in Musselburgh. How the hole, the ball, and the 14-club limit became standard — told from a maker's bench.
Putting Out of a Bunker: The Viral Shot That Usually Costs You Strokes
Putting out of a bunker is legal and occasionally works — but the viral videos hide the misses. A putter maker explains the physics and the one rare exception.
Understanding the Rules of Marking Your Golf Ball on the Putting Green
The rules of marking your golf ball on the green: how to mark correctly, when and how to move your mark, and the etiquette that keeps play fair.