Pat Perez was a model of patience over two days at the Sony Open, not

Sand makes good footing difficult, but not impossible. Dig in with your insteps to build a solid base and minimize unwanted lower-body movement...

Mike Weisberg, 15, a 13-handicapper from Buffalo Grove, Ill., had a swing flaw that's common when you play a lot of sports: realeasing the club too early and developing a lot of body movement to offset it.

When hitting the driver, stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and positions the ball just inside the left heel. This allows you to make contact with a level below when the club reaches the bottom of the swing arc. Irons require a descending blow, so narrow your stance slightly and position the ball about an inch farther back...

Your battle against the slice begins with the grip. A weak grip can result in an open clubface at impact and shots that go right no matter how good your swing is. Begin with the left hand. Place the club in your hand while it is hanging at your side (left)...

These articles below contain, in exquisite and accurate detail, but in plain English, what every golfer needs to know on the gut subjects of the game - from instruction to rules to etiquette.