Whether you’re playing 18 after heavy rain or grinding it out at your local muni where the bunkers feel more like concrete than sand, dealing with firm bunkers is just part of the game, and learning ...

In my last column, I wrote about what a player must consider and then do when facing a "flyer lie." Well, what about the exact opposite? Today, I'd like to consider the "hardpan lie." Unlike a flyer ...

You found a patch of hardpan. Or gravel, sand, a cart path. No matter — you can still get home. This situation isn’t as bad as it seems. The first thing to realize is that the loose or slippery ground ...

Cooler temperatures aren't the only thing golfers face during the winter months. Grass goes dormant in most locales, which means there's less material between the ball and ground. That results in a ...

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