Dan Gage

PGA Director of Golf at Oceanside Country Club. Tournament Director of The Sally (South Atlantic Amateur Championship) Father of Jacob and Toby.

[USGA @USGA]

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗘 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗦

Most golfers prefer using a grass practice tee, but artificial mats are necessary – and beneficial – for a variety of reasons.

Some courses simply don’t have the space or resources for a grass tee, so mats are their only option. Those that do have a grass practice tee, often find that it isn’t big enough to keep up with demand. They can’t rotate the stations enough for areas to fully heal, and the divots just keep adding up.

To give the tee time to recover, golfers have to use mats. Sometimes it’s for a couple of days each week.

In other cases, mats might be used more often than not. It all depends on how big the grass tee is, how much play it gets, and what the weather is like. When the weather isn’t good for divot recovery, mats have to be used more often. A good example is during late fall, winter and early spring, when most grasses are growing slowly, if at all. Divots taken during these times can take months to recover!

[USGA @USGA]

Everyone knows that before playing from a bunker, you're not allowed to touch the sand with your club...

...or can you?!

When it comes to loose impediments, you're allowed to remove them without penalty in any way, even with your club.

[USGA @USGA]

We’ve all been there!

Here are your options if you end up wet.

[USGA @USGA]

Did you know a cap can be put on your Handicap Index®?

Tap to see how it might impact yours 👇

[Monday Q Info @acaseofthegolf1]

Kids.

This is why you don’t stand under trees during a thunderstorm on a golf course (or anywhere). And why when the horn blows, you get the hell off the golf course.

@tomwhitneygolf took this pic at the KFT event yesterday.

Goodness.

[USGA @USGA]

The greens at Oakmont are the stuff of legend. They are also almost entirely Poa annua – aka annual bluegrass.

As our @USGAGrnSection explains, Poa can be one of the best putting surfaces in the world.

[PGA of America @PGA]

Congratulations to Bob Sowards on earning Low PGA of America Golf Professional honors at the Senior PGA Championship! 👏

[Golfweek @golfweek]

Meet the rising Ohio State star, who is named after Karrie Webb, making her Augusta debut https://t.co/gtDcaTlcqn

[Cincinnati M-Golf @GoBearcatsMGOLF]

ICYMI: Coach Martin’s interview yesterday is available on Spotify, Apple and more!

🔍 Mo Egger Podcast

[Cincinnati M-Golf @GoBearcatsMGOLF]

Comeback for the ages! 🏆

High winds, an eight-hour pause on Monday and another strong field was no match for this group.

https://t.co/ssrQ7yqWvn

[Dan Gage @Gager_Golf]

Congratulations to Kary Hollenbaugh of @OhioStateWGOLF She is our 2025 Sally champion defending her 2024 title. She is the first back to back winner since @amandadgolf in 2020. You can see full field results on the Golf Genius app using the GGID: SALLY25 @sallytournament

[USGA @USGA]

If you've ever played in a member-guest or a club golf competition, you’ve likely heard phrases like “that’s good” and “you’re on your own.”

Understanding your most likely score will help you keep an accurate Handicap Index® even if you're not holing out.

[USGA @USGA]

Aerated greens are 😩

But the long-term benefits vastly outweigh the short-term disruption. Here's how. @USGAGrnSection

[Flushing It @flushingitgolf]

I’ve never seen this before. Is that really just from sun protection spray? 😳

[Dan Gage @Gager_Golf]

@JohnVisgak

[USGA Green Section @USGAGrnSection]

If firm fairways are a priority at your course, minimizing cart traffic should be a priority as well 👇

[USGA Green Section @USGAGrnSection]

If firm fairways are a priority at your course, minimizing cart traffic should be a priority as well 👇

[USGA Green Section @USGAGrnSection]

With hot and dry weather in many areas, please steer clear of visibly stressed turf when riding in a cart. Don't leave your mark on the golf course!

[Dan Gage @Gager_Golf]

An amazing week getting to live one of my golf dreams. To get to spend it with my family made it that much better. #ussenioropen @WedgewoodGolfCC

[USGA Green Section @USGAGrnSection]

Divot recovery has been a concern with more play over the past several years. The healing process depends on many factors, but there are some simple things golfers can do to help:

No divots on practice swings

Don't use the course as a practice area

Fix the divots you make

[Dan Gage @Gager_Golf]

Last practice round and then it’s go time! #ussenioropen @WedgewoodGolfCC @SouthernOhioPGA