Articles for tag: Local Golf Course, Usga, women's golf

Karla News

Golf Tips for Women -Golf Ball Marking Procedure and Rulings

During my time spent playing in local ladies golf tournaments, running Ladies Golf Associations, and even while managing a local golf course, I have noticed quite a bit of confusion regarding marking your golf ball. Knowing when you can mark your golf ball, or have another player mark their golf ball, is important to correct ...

Karla News

Understanding Golf Course Ratings

How often have you looked at your scorecard and seen the numbers for the course and slope rating, only to have absolutely no clue as to what they mean? Well, you’re not alone. Most golfers don’t understand what a course rating of 74.6 really means, or a slope rating of 114. So, let’s take a ...

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10 Sports Questions to Ask as Presidential Debate Topics

The presidential debates are here again, as are the baseball playoffs and the National Football League (NFL) season. That got me thinking about the intersection of sports and politics. Presidential candidates try to tailor their message to as wide a cross-section of Americans as possible. Americans love sports. So what if, at the debates upcoming, ...

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Little Known Facts About Michelle Wie, Professional Female Golfer

Standing over six feet tall with the ability to drive a golf ball over 280 yards, Michelle Wie is one of the most impressive teenage athletes in the world today. At the age of seventeen, this professional American golfer, who competes against both men and women, has already made a tremendous impact on the sport, ...

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The Top Golf Communities in Orlando and Central Florida

Central Florida is home to many things: Disney World, world class shopping, wonderful weather, and of course, golf. The central region of the Sunshine State offers some of the best golf in the world and is home to many PGA and USGA events. In addition, there are some fine golf communities that may interest those ...