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p_creamerOne of the least favorite responsibilities of my job is enforcing a dress code. Following the latest fashion trends, women show up with shorts that are not long enough. Also, men show up wearing denim or t-shirts. At times, these instances can come across as confrontational when someone is required to approach a member or guest guilty of not adhering to the facilities dress code. This can be equally uncomfortable or embarrassing for the person who made the infraction of the dress code.

CaddyshackOn a fateful day in June, 1980 the Golf Gods decided to bless the world with the single greatest golf movie of all time: “Caddyshack”.

Thanks to the comical styling of Bill Murray and Chevy Chase, a new generation of golfers was introduced to the sport. Forget about Tiger Woods; golf is all about Bill Murray and his doomed battle against a cute and cuddly gopher. In celebration of the Greatest Film’s 31st anniversary, here are five ways every golfer – young and old – should honor this momentous occasion.

NCAA_GolfWith the NCAA Division I Golf Championships quickly approaching, the amateur golf world is abuzz as to who will lift the trophy this summer.

Although some find it easy to rank the top colleges in the US, this pundit has found it a difficult endeavor: with so many great teams this year, the winner of the Golf Championships can be any number of colleges.

While some will argue my choices, questioning why I chose certain teams over others, these five teams deserve a place on any list. So here it is: the Top 5 College teams in the United States.

Golf_EtiquetteGolf is a game of respect and honor; a game of kings that differs from other traditional sports because sportsmanship is a hallowed trait on the course. Golf traditionalists demand that the grand sport remains a classy one, a sport free of vulgarity and poor conduct. Here are the top five rules of etiquette that every golfer must abide by.

LittleRedBookEvery golfer should take the time and read the following books.  They represent some of the most popular and best selling golf books of all time.  They will entertain and instruct readers about the great game of golf. 

Pinehurst Hole 2

Many courses have the prestigious history of holding the games top tournaments and players.  While others may not have the history, they are simply a marvel of modern architecture.  The following are the top 5 most expensive golf courses you can play in the U.S.

tigerThe latest chapter of the Tiger Woods saga was on display on the tee box of the 10th hole at the WGC Accenture Match Play Championships on Wednesday.

golf mistakes

Everyone, no matter what skill level, misses a green in regulation or a short putt.  Unlike amateurs, professional golfers have nearly perfect swings and spend their career dealing with the pressure of competing in golf tournaments.  The following are the top 5 mistakes made by professional golfers.

foreGolf, like many sports, has adopted its very own language with a significant amount of jargon. Words like “albatross,” “dogleg” and “bunker” may mean one thing off the course but take on a whole new meaning once you set foot on the first tee. Below is a list of my five favorite golf terms:

Phil-Mickelson

Professional athletes’ earnings have soared over the last 20 years. The highest paid professional golfers make a small portion of their revenue through tournament earnings and appearances, but make the majority of their earnings through sponsorship deals.  Here is a look at what the top golf professionals earn each year.

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