Golf Ball Marker Rules

It's important for golfers to mark their golf balls on the green, because if a golf ball is hit by another ball, there is a two stroke penalty. Find out how to move a golf ball marker if it is in the way of another golfer's shot with help from a member of the PGA National Teaching Committee in this free video on golf ball markers.

Golf Tips for Hitting Irons With No Offset

In golf, an offset refers to the club head being slightly behind the shaft when the shaft is straight, and this naturally encourages the golfer to have the bottom of his swing on the target side of the ball. Learn about starting with the hands in front of the ball with a golf club that has no offset with help from a member of the PGA National Teaching Committee in this free video on hitting irons.

How to Use a Golf Gap Wedge

In golf, a gap wedge is used to hit shots similar to shots that are taken with a sand wedge or pitching wedge. Find out how a gap wedge splits the distance between a pitching wedge and sand wedge with help from a member of the PGA National Teaching Committee in this free video on gap wedges.

What Do the Numbers on Golf Balls Mean?

The number on a golf ball exists so that people know the difference between their balls, because golf balls can be indistinguishable. Discover how golfers put marks on their golf balls to make them unique with help from a member of the PGA National Teaching Committee in this free video on golf balls.

Golf Driver Tips

When hitting a driver in golf, the most important thing is to keep the ball in play, and this may mean teeing off with a 3-wood or a long iron. Find out how to play a natural shot with a driver with help from a member of the PGA National Teaching Committee in this free video on golf drivers.

How to Complete Golf Scorecards

Scorecards are an important part of golf, and it's important to keep track of each shot as the game progresses. Find out how an incorrect scorecard results in disqualification in a tournament with help from a member of the PGA National Teaching Committee in this free video on golf scorecards.

Beginner's Guide to Golf Clubs

When a beginner is buying golf clubs, she should get clubs with a stiffer shaft if she has a swing that hits hard and long. Learn about how a shaft that bends can help a golfer with a lighter swing with help from a member of the PGA National Teaching Committee in this free video on golf clubs.

Descriptions of Golf Wedges

In golf, there are subtle differences between wedges that are related to bounce, grooves and lie, but the primary difference is in the amount of loft they create. Learn about pitching wedges, gap wedges and sand wedges with help from a member of the PGA National Teaching Committee in this free video on golf wedges.

How to Keep Score in Golf Games

A golf scorecard will list 18 holes, and it will have blue, white, gold and red tee markers to indicate the level of play. Use a scorecard to find out how many yards a given hole is with help from a golf instructor in this free video on keeping score in golf games.