NC Triangle Tips

Once or twice a year, enter a tournament and play tournament rules. You'll get a sense of what it's like to play under some pressure, and you'll have to get by without "improving your lie" any.

At least once a year, spend a day at a pro golf tournament. You might want to follow a golfer whose play you enjoy. Or, camp out next to a reachable par 5 and watch the pros demonstrate their short game prowess. Either way, your bound to absorb some tips on what makes these players so good.

If you're playing a course for the first time, or if you're on a particularly difficult course, don't be afraid to play from the mid-front tees. You won't have to use your driver quite as often and you'll probably enjoy your day a lot more.

If a thunderstorm approaches, get off the course. North Carolina ranks second only to Florida in the number of deaths caused by lightning. Don't just seek shelter under a tree -- get indoors.

Many professional golfers are very happy to score par on a hole. They shoot for the middle of the fairways and greens to avoid trouble and big numbers, then take the birdie opportunities as they come. Don't try to force a low score--play within your limits.

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