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Will our ‘birdie juice’ get us in trouble?
November 10, 2022
Dear Molly: My friends and I all carry birdie juice and whip out our flasks to toast birdies. This does not happen often. But we’ve noticed that a lot of Colorado golf courses have posted signs threatening those of us who bring our own alcohol along. Do we need to hide our celebrations? Will they really throw us out if they catch us?
How Do I Get a Gimme?
October 13, 2022
Dear Molly: On the Ryder Cup and Solheim Cup, players are always saying "good." But in my group, nobody ever says a putt is good. Please explain the rules of the gimme. What do I have to do to get one?
What can I do about obnoxious music?
September 7, 2022
Dear Molly: I am getting used to hearing music from players’ carts & bags when I play recreational golf, but it does not seem right to have to tolerate this kind of noise in competitions...
I want to Move Up a Tee, But…
August 10, 2022
Dear Molly: I typically play with players who bomb the ball farther than I do, and I'd love to move up to the next tee. But that would complicate our wager, not to mention I can just imagine the grief they'll give me. Can you help me save a little face please?
Can I Do Something To Speed Up the Game?
July 14, 2022
Dear Molly: I think golf should take no more than four hours. But these newbies on the course are driving me crazy with their tee-talk, partying, bad games and incessant putt reading. What can I say or do to move them along?
Why Should I Take A Caddie?
June 8, 2022
Dear Molly: My boss has invited me and my wife to play at her club with her and her husband. So what’s the problem? We have to take a caddie...
How do I know it’s time for new clubs?
May 12, 2022
Dear Molly: I play golf for fun and use clubs that belonged to my dad. My pals keep telling me to get new ones. Is there really that much difference between 20-year-old clubs and the pricey new stuff? And what’s the best way to shop?
What are golf clothes, anyway?
April 13, 2022
DEAR MOLLY: I want to fit in, but I refuse to spend money on clothes I can't wear anyplace but on the golf course. What can I wear for golf if I haven't bought any so-called "golf clothes"?
Is a golf league right for me?
March 2, 2022
DEAR MOLLY: Whenever I get paired up with an enthusiastic golfer, they tell me I really should join a club. Why should I bother?
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