driving the green

Golfers watching the Sentry of Champions this weekend were treated to a driving clinic by Dustin Johnson when he folded time and space with his incredibly long drives. Dustin drove the green several times and gave himself a chance for eagle. Thanks to Dustin, golfers everywhere is going to attempt to drive the green whenever there is a green downhill from the tee box. Play responsibly and yell out 'fore' if your ball is going to roll on an occupied green.

want a quick round of golf?

Golfers looking for a quick round of golf should play executive courses like the Palm Royale CC in La Quinta, CA. It is a full 18 hole course but every hole is a par 3. Golfers enjoy playing there because it is a complete walking course which means no power carts whatsoever. The course is no pushover because there are plenty of water hazards and undulating greens. Read more...

aloha golfers

Heading to Hawaii? On the Green is now affiliated with Hawaii Tee Times to bring you online tee times booking for almost any course in Kauai, Oahu, Big Island and Maui. Check out our Hawaii section.

bear crossing

Golfers had to wait for a black bear to clear the fairways before teeing off. When you play golf courses around the world, be sure to ask the locals for the wildlife that may frequent the course. Here at the Whistler Golf Club, bears often roam the golf courses. Both grizzly and black bear varieties have been seen on the course. (Thanks to Dan Hamilton for his photo)

do you have a nemesis hole?

Every golfer has a nemesis hole where it seems the golf gods seem to play havoc on the swing or the ball. Do you have a nemesis hole? I do at almost every golf course I play at. There always seem to be a hole that does not lie well with you. It may be a hazard off the tee or a watery grave by the golf green. Whatever it is, swings go haywire, balls get lost and you storm off with a snowman (or an 8).

fantasy golf is now just a dream

If you've been enjoying the Ladies Dream Fantasy Golf for the LPGA Tour, you will miss it in 2018 because the founder and operator of the Ladies Dream site is going to take a rest. Due to work commitments, the Fantasy Golf will not be operating for the LPGA 2018 season.

when drinking is not allowed

The quickest way to get ejected from a golf course is to bring your own cooler filled with alcoholic beverages. The reason golf courses object to golfers bringing their own drinks is because of their legal obligation. According to the Strathmore Golf Club, they said "their liquor licence does not allow consumption of alcohol not purchased directly from the club and that they cannot check each individual cooler for outside alcohol". There you have it folks. Most golf courses including Strathmore Golf Club provides coolers on their carts for you to keep purchased drinks on ice for anytime drinking while golfing.

putt or chip?

Most of us do not have the magic that Phil Mickelson possesses around the green. Phil would take his wedge out and hit a miraculous shot. With some of us, we would scald the ball across the green or blast it over the green. If you can't chip, check out a new club that may save your game. Click here to read more.

kp, closest to pin?

Golf Tournament organizers may not know how to spell because they refer to Closest to Pin with 'KP' instead of 'CP'. Learn how to host a golf tournament in our weekly page.

how to play elevated tees

This month under our How-to section, we will give you the "skinny" on how to play par 3's with elevated tee boxes. 

hole-in-one?

When it comes to hole-in-ones, some people have one, two or a few while others are still waiting for their first one. Read about how a lucky golfer in Calgary got 2 in the same week.

great day of golf

Tournaments can be a lot of fun. Especially ones that raise funds towards a charity or to a good cause. It's a day filled with challenges, drinks, prizes and good company. If you're interested, be sure to check our city pages for a tournament near you. Or if you are hosting a tournament, be sure to check our new section: How to host a Golf Tournament.

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Get Consistent with Zepp Golf

Zepp has recruited Keegan Bradley and Michelle Wie to provide pro instruction on how to maximize the use of the Zepp sensor. Recently, they have a cure for golfers who come over the top. If you do that, you might want to read about the fix.  Read more...

How to get a Selfie and Autograph at a Golf Tournament

The #1 way to get a selfie and autograph of a PGA or LPGA player is to attend a practice round or Pro-Am. These days are usually on a Tuesday or Wednesday and are prior to the opening round. Cameras and cellphones are allowed but no video cameras.

Best Places to Wait for an Autograph

At a practice round or Pro-Am event, it is best to bring a Sharpie or permanent marker and something to write on. Here are the best places to stand and wait for your favourite player.

• Wait by the gate where the players enter the driving range.
• Wait by the gate where the players enter the putting green.
• Wait behind the tee box where players have to walk up to.
• Wait quietly behind the green where players have to walk to the next hole.
• Wait at the 9th green where players have to transition to the 10th tee box.
• Wait at the 18th green where players finish their round.

How to Begin Playing Golf

If you are starting out with golf, be sure to check out our feature page on 'How to Buy Beginner Clubs'. We break it down and tell you how to save money from the start.

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