If you think Patrick Reed is the only person in golf who plays a bit loose with the rules, look around you. You might just end up playing with one of these characters some day in the near future: Winter Rules Guy It’s a scorching, humid day in August in Florida and this guy...
Top 5 Bogey-Proof Whiskies
As a public service announcement, let me state unequivocally, I’m not a whisky/whiskey connoisseur. I’m not even close. So please whisky snobs, take it easy on me. I just know there’s no better way to celebrate a round of golf than enjoying a shot of this smooth, liquid gold. I’m a devout whisky drinker...
10 Absolutely Stupid Golf Fashions
1. Camouflage Outfits Maybe for Larry the Cable Guy or some deer hunter who just fell out of his tree perch onto the fairway, but the rest of us should not wear camouflage on the golf course. Same goes for bowling shirts, Hawaiian shirts and baseball and football jerseys. 2. Golf Sandals Yes, you...
10 Most Ridiculous Golf Course Antics
It’s part of the Guru’s job description to play lots of golf courses. I’ve been lucky to play everything from high-end Top 100 courses to no frills munis and nine-hole layouts. Believe me, I’ve seen the good, the bad and the ugly. Some golf courses just don’t get it. Here are 10 of the...
10 Amazing Golf Superstitions and Quirky Situations
The Guru has teed it up around the world with all sorts of golfers. There are, of course, differences in golf courses, cultural attitudes and drink choices at the 19th hole. (I love a chilled Vinho Verde wine in Portugal and a frosty Tsingtao in China after a round). One thing that seems to...