Articles by Ron Kaspriske

April 13th, 2023

Rules Review: I’m on the green, my opponent is not. Who’s away?

There are certain situations, specifically during a matchplay competition, where there is an order that needs to be followed.

April 8th, 2023

Rules Review: Is sneaking a peek in another player’s bag considered getting advice?

While you can’t physically go over to another player’s bag and start rummaging through it to figure how what club that person just used, there’s nothing illegal about watching the club get replaced.

March 29th, 2023

These are the most common golf knee injuries – and how to treat them

A quick reference guide to knee injuries and what you can do – right now – to avoid them.

March 22nd, 2023

Rules Review: I conceded a putt. My opponent putted anyway and missed. Is that a penalty?

In honour of this last dance in Texas, it seems appropriate to explore one of the more intriguing – and awkward – rules situations that can occur in matchplay.

March 9th, 2023

Rules of Golf Review: How long can you take to hit a shot?

Setting aside the utter frustration and annoyance you might feel over a slow player, if you’re wondering if the Rules of Golf has anything to say about how long it should take to play a shot – it does.

March 2nd, 2023

Rules of Golf Review: How do I find my ‘nearest point of relief’?

Your lie, stance and swing should not be impeded in any way – it’s known as taking complete relief.

February 16th, 2023

Rules Review: I thought my ball was lost and put another in play, then found my first in the hole(!) Which ball counts?

Sometimes the Rules of Golf actually have a softer side after all.

February 9th, 2023

Rules Review: What happens if you can’t tell your provisional ball from your original?

According to Rule 18.3c(2), you must choose one of the two and treat it as the provisional – not the original.

February 2nd, 2023

Rules Review: What exactly is an embedded ball?

Thanks to a revision in 2019, Rule 16.3 allows for relief anywhere in the general area except when it plugs in sand higher than fairway height.

January 17th, 2023

Rules Review: Does a ball actually have to be unplayable to declare it unplayable?

Rule 19 says the player, and only the player, can say whether his or her ball is or isn’t playable.

January 14th, 2023

How much water do you need when you play? The answer might surprise you

Here’s some good news if you like an ocassional beer when you play.

January 11th, 2023

This 10-minute routine is one of the best things you can do for your back

Doing this 10-minute workout a few times a week will help you make a more powerful swing.

December 21st, 2021

Fast-track golf fitness

Improve your swing with this speedy and effective exercise program that helps golfers where they need it the most.

November 23rd, 2021

Swing sequence: Chasing perfect

A look at tiger’s swing from three different decades.

September 21st, 2021

The genius of Jordan Spieth

He wanted a confident, reliable swing. He found it in a clever way.

July 27th, 2021

Be Like Phil: Elevate your game now, regardless of your age

If you want to get stronger, feel better, hit it farther and generally disregard Father Time, his plan could be your blueprint

June 23rd, 2021

Reed’s Rules: Learn from the BEST short game on tour

Patrick Reed shares some smart tips for scoring around the greens.

May 25th, 2021

More distance, less curve

Dustin Johnson has perfected the power fade. Here’s What your swing can take from it.

May 11th, 2021

A new approach

Ball-striking advice from one of the game’s best

May 4th, 2021

Lucky breaks

The 10 Rules of Golf you should be taking advantage of to shoot lower scores.

May 4th, 2021

Build a better base

It’s essential to hitting solid shots.

November 19th, 2020

The 13 Rules of Golf you should be taking advantage of to shoot lower scores

While you might not believe it after watching your tee shot clank off a sprinkler head and bounce out-of-bounds, the Rules of Golf often can be your friend.