{
  "id": 5099080,
  "title": "9 things you should never do at a golf course, according to PGA pros and employees",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/9-things-you-should-never-do-at-a-golf-course-according-to-pga-pros",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-02T13:27:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Insider",
    "slug": "business-insider",
    "url": "https://www.businessinsider.com/things-never-do-golf-course-pga-pros-employees-mistakes-2026-9"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Golf comes with a distinct set of etiquette rules that set it apart from many other sports. To maintain the integrity of the game, professionals and employees within the golf industry have shared the most common mistakes to avoid while on a golf course. These include leaving ball marks and placing bags on the green, arriving late for tee times, playing loud music, watching others' shots, disregarding dress code, failing to mend green imperfections, arriving tardy for tee times, allowing frustration to affect one's behavior, improperly operating golf carts, and damaging the green by placing bags there. By adhering to these guidelines, golf enthusiasts can ensure a more enjoyable experience for everyone involved.",
  "summary": "Leaving marks on the green and breaking dress codes are some mistakes employees and golf pros wish people would stop making at their courses.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}