The Etiquetteist w/ Josh Sens

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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.
Lifestyle
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?
Lifestyle
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.
Lifestyle
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.
Lifestyle
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.
Lifestyle
A golfer hanging on to the back of a golf cart.

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.
Lifestyle
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?
Lifestyle
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.
News
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.
Lifestyle
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.
Lifestyle
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.
Lifestyle
furnace creek golf course

How this course survives in one of the hottest spots on earth

At Furnace Creek Golf Course in Death Valley, Calif., temps routinely run well into the triple digits. Here’s how the crew beats the heat.
Lifestyle
Jack Russell Terrier pissing in the park on the grass.

Dog pee damaging your lawn? Here’s what to do when your pooch takes relief

Among the many pests that can damage your grass: dog pee. Here, according to a superintendent, is how to get ahead of the problem.
Lifestyle
A frustrated man mowing a lawn

A homeowner wonders why his grass won’t grow. A superintendent has ideas

On a tree-shaded site in Rochester, N.Y., a homeowner can’t get grass to grow. But a golf course superintendent has some tips.
Food
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.
Food
Chance Cozby's pimento cheese

Making Masters-inspired pimento cheese at home is a cinch. Here’s how to do it

Craving pimento cheese on Masters Sunday? Social media star Chance Cozby demonstrated just how easy it is to make at home.
Food
masters champions dinner group photo 2025

This $1,000 whiskey was poured at Masters Champions Dinner

Among the libations at the Masters Champions Dinner: Van Winkle Family Reserve Rye, a 13-year-old Kentucky whiskey that is not easy to find.     
Food
The Augusta National chicken salad sandwich—a recent addition to the Masters menu—is delightful and delightfully simple

How to make Augusta National’s delightfully simple chicken salad sandwich

The Augusta National chicken salad sandwich — a recent addition to the Masters concessions menu — is delightful and delightfully simple.
Lifestyle
Dewar's 21-year-old Stone Toasted scotch whisky

Dewar’s 21-year-old Stone Toasted Scotch whisky is the first to utilize a unique finishing process

The latest Dewar’s double-double iteration, a 21-year-old Stone Toasted Scotch whisky was finished in magma-stone-toasted French oak casks.
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Craving the Masters' signature cocktail? Here's how to make the famous Azalea the Augusta-National approved way.

How to make this iconic Masters cocktail the Augusta-National approved way

Craving the Masters’ signature cocktail? Here’s how to make the famous Azalea the Augusta-National approved way.
Food
Horseshoe Bay's chicken-fried lobster tail

At this Texas club, chicken-fried lobster is a member favorite. Here’s how to make it

Want to make chicken-fried lobster at home? Chris Besaw, executive chef at Horseshoe Bay’s Yacht Club, explains how it’s done.

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