Golf is a game of honor. Golfers of all levels penalize themselves for rules violations when playing the game.

Last week while playing in the Kia Classic in Carlsbad, CA. had to play a shot out of the water hazard to avoid having to take a drop and a penalty stroke.

This is the question many golfers ask themselves every time they pick up a golf club.

If you have read any of the golf magazines that are published, then you have seen the tips that Professional golfers and Golf Instructors offer up.