I attended the Masters for the first time. From phone bans to $1.50 sandwiches, here's what it's really like.

Tech Insider : Travel, Sports, Business
Woman and husband smiling at Founders Circle at Masters
My first time at the Masters Tournament lived up to all of the hype. I think this is a worthy bucket-list experience for anyone — even those who don't follow golf.

Elliott Harrell

I've been to over 200 high-end golf courses around the globe. Here are 8 mistakes I always see first-timers make.

Tech Insider : Travel, Sports, Sports
Man golfing on golf course with palm trees.
There are certain rules worth following at a high-end golf course.

Iparraguirre Recio/Getty Images

Forget the Transfusion — golfers are ordering a new cocktail on the course this summer

Tech Insider : Sports, Business, Economy
A photo of a blue drink called a Water Hazard on a golf course.
Water Hazards are becoming popular on golf courses.

Courtesy of Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort

I've been playing golf my whole life. The game taught me tools I still use to regulate my emotions as an adult.

Tech Insider : Sports, Sports, Business
Woman swinging gold club in sand pit
I (not pictured) have spent years playing golf, and the frustrating sport taught me some skills that help me regulate my emotions as an adult.

Charles Briscoe-Knight/Getty Images

I'm a lifelong golfer, but how I'm treated as a woman on the course makes me never want to play with strangers

Tech Insider : Sports, Sports, Business
Author Zanny Merullo Steffgen playing golf
I've been playing golf for many years, but I've recently struggled with playing around strangers.

Zanny Merullo Steffgen

I was a 'cart girl' on a golf course for 2 years. These are the 3 biggest mistakes I saw customers make.

Tech Insider : Sports, Travel, Sports
Three golf carts being driven over a grassy hill.
If you follow these tips, you may become a new favorite customer among the "cart girls" at your golf course.

moodboard/Getty Images

I used to be anti-golf. Once I finally played, I found it strengthened my marriage and improved my mental health.

Tech Insider : Sports
Man and woman swinging golf clubs at driving range
My husband and I now go to golf courses and driving ranges together.

Sara Iannacone

I've been to over 200 high-end golf courses around the globe. Here are 8 mistakes I always see first-timers make.

Tech Insider : Travel, Sports, Sports
Man golfing on golf course with palm trees.

Iparraguirre Recio/Getty Images

I'm a cart girl on a Las Vegas golf course who makes $500 in tips a day. I always have fun, but sometimes the attention goes too far.

Tech Insider
Cassie Holland holding a golf club on a course
Cassie Holland.

Courtesy of Cassie Holland

Subscribe to golfing