Advice from Golf Monthly's Top 50 Coach: Try Niven on how to fix hooking the golf ball.

Years ago, the color of golf balls was a novelty. Today, things have changed, and golf ball color is viewed as more of a technological advancement than a novelty. In fact, some golfers swear by playing with yellow or green balls and are fully convinced that it has helped their game. If you are tired of white golf balls or simply want...

Thanks, Will Zalatoris. Zalatoris and playing partner Cam Davis were both cruising late Sunday at The Sentry when one of the most bizarre things happen that you’ll ever see at a PGA Tour event. Playing the par-5 15th hole at Kapalua, Zalatoris hit his second shot just short and right of the green. Davis went next and did the same. It wasn’t until they got to the green—they were grouped with Tom Hoge—that they both realized they hit the wrong ball according to rules expert Mark Dusbabek, who explained the situation on the Golf Channel telecast.

In this video, Neil Tappin shares some handy tips to help you find your golf ball more often and avoid costly penalty strokes.