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The Etiquetteist w/ Josh Sens

two golfers shaking hands on green — Can A.I. help golfers with golf etiquette? We found out
Decades after the rise of Iron Byron, robots don’t just play golf anymore. They’ve got into talking about golf, too. By: Josh Sens September 23, 2024

gambling golf — I lost a bet to a sandbagger. Did I have to pay? The Etiquetteist weighs in
Some golfers cheat. But a wager is a wager. And even if the match was unfair from the start, you still have to live up to your word. By: Josh Sens December 27, 2024

a golfer tees off on the golf course — Pro says high-handicappers could play faster doing this. Is it a good idea?
One PGA Tour player said high-handicappers could speed up play by being more prepared for poor shots while on tee boxes, but is he right? By: Josh Sens October 20, 2024

two golfers shaking hands on green — Can A.I. help golfers with golf etiquette? We found out
Decades after the rise of Iron Byron, robots don’t just play golf anymore. They’ve got into talking about golf, too. By: Josh Sens September 23, 2024

lose-up of a golf ball with the flag of South Korea realistically rendered in 3D. — 8 ways South Korean golf course etiquette differs from the U.S.
In the golf-obsessed nation of South Korea, golf etiquette is unlike what you’ll experience in the U.S. Here are eight major differences. By: Josh Sens September 19, 2024

A pair of clean golf shoes alongside a golf glove and a ball. — At a private club, should I feel obligated to have my shoes cleaned? | The Etiquetteist
The privilege of playing as a guest at a fancy club comes with pesky questions, including whether you should have your shoes shined. By: Josh Sens September 2, 2024

My playing partner asked to ride in my cart. Could I have said no? | The Etiquetteist

Offering a ride on a course to a stranger is like picking up a hitchhiker on a lonely highway. You might get an oddball in the passenger seat. By: Josh Sens August 7, 2024

Justin Rose lines up a putt using the AimPoint method. — Should weekend hackers use AimPoint? The Etiquetteist gives his read
Like plumb-bobbing before it, the time-consuming green-reading technique has seeped into the amateur game. Should it be condoned? By: Josh Sens June 25, 2024

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the rough in a practice round at Oakmont before the 2025 U.S. Open. — ‘As penal as possible’: Why Oakmont’s rough is more brutal than ever
At the 2025 U.S. Open, the rough at notoriously challenging Oakmont stands to be more difficult than ever. Here’s why. By: Josh Sens June 10, 2025

a man mows on a golf course — How much money do golf-course superintendents make? New report has answers
The latest biennial industry report shows that today’s golf-course superintedents don’t fit the down-and-out Carl Spackler stereotype. By: Josh Sens May 21, 2025

PGA Tour pro Harry Higgs watches shot. — ‘Very rare’: Pro describes ‘wild’ green feature at PGA Tour event in Myrtle Beach
At this week’s Oneflight Myrtle Beach Classic, the greens are giving players fits. Harry Higgs says he has an idea why. By: Josh Sens May 10, 2025

A weed-filled lawn — Spring lawn-care guide: 5 secrets to control weeds, according to a USGA agronomist
Even golf course superintendents, with all their expertise and advanced equipment, don’t win every battle against weeds. By: Josh Sens March 8, 2025

rodney lingle and mach 1 grass at streamsong — He invented a groundbreaking grass. But his golf impact didn’t end there
Known for his innovative turf-care inventions, Rodney Lingle also made a profound impact as a mentor to the next generation in his trade. By: Josh Sens February 5, 2025

An elaborate backyard putting green. — Want to build a backyard putting green? Here are 4 key considerations
A lot of golfers dream of having a backyard putting green, but few know what it takes to make that a reality. By: Josh Sens October 9, 2024

Ground under repair on a golf course. — 8 thankless golf-course superintendent duties that you should thank them for
From algae removal to armadillo abatement, a superintendent handles countless crucial duties beyond cutting and watering grass. By: Josh Sens September 11, 2024

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Wyndham Clark and Chance Cozby make an old fashioned paloma — Wyndham Clark helps social-media star Chance Cozby make the perfect post-round cocktail
The Blade & Bow Old-Fashioned Paloma is destined to become your new favorite cocktail. Wyndham Clark and Chance Cozby show you how to make it. By: Jessica Marksbury June 5, 2025

The secret to perfectly cooked fish, courtesy of a Charleston chef
When it comes to cooking fish, there’s generally one method that executive chef Mike Lata leans on more than all others. By: Shaun Tolson June 1, 2025

The Rosewood Mayakoba serves up a number of Yucatan-inspired craft cocktails, but its signature drink is the delicious Mayayo. — At the Rosewood Mayakoba, the signature cocktail is one of a kind
The Rosewood Mayakoba serves up a number of Yucatan-inspired craft cocktails, but its signature drink is the delicious Mayayo. By: Jessica Marksbury May 25, 2025

Pasta alla Zozzona became a fast favorite for LPGA Tour veteran Marina Alex—both at home and on the road — This delicious pasta became an LPGA veteran’s tournament-week go-to
For LPGA veteran Marina Alex, life on the road was made more delicious when she had the chance to cook one of her favorite Italian meals. By: Jessica Marksbury May 18, 2025

the pancakes at apes hill in barbados are divine — How to replicate this tropical golf resort’s spectacular pancakes
Executive chef Javon Cummins shares the keys to making Apes Hill’s delectable souffle-style pancakes at home. By: Shaun Tolson May 4, 2025

Sazerac cocktail — The Sazerac, New Orleans’ signature cocktail, is a throwback that still feels fresh
At this week’s Zurich Classic, there’s no better place to have the Big Easy’s signature cocktail than Roosevelt New Orleans’ Sazerac Bar. By: Jessica Marksbury April 27, 2025

smoked brisket from the Ice House at Omni PGA Frisco — How to smoke brisket at home, courtesy of a Texas golf resort pitmaster
There’s nuance baked into brisket’s seeming simplicity, and Omni PGA Frisco pitmaster Rick Adamo has total command over the finer points. By: Shaun Tolson April 20, 2025

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