Despite its tranquil nature, golf can be a contact sport. Here we present stories from readers on the latent dangers of the game—from the self-inflicted to the unforeseen—and advice for playing it safe in 2018

Maverick McNealy wasn't always destined to be a tour pro, but the Stanford grad and the former No. 1-ranked amateur is all in on trying to make it to the PGA Tour

For Vic Dupuis, the third hole at his home course will never play the same.

The two-time major winner talks about rebounding from getting smoked by a prank, a four-putt and the gambling game Vegas.
With Guy Yocom

Without golf, I would’ve been eating a lot more carrot sticks.

Claude III on his famous family, famous pupils and the blank canvas that was Tiger Woods.
With Guy Yocom

PGA Tour pro Zac Blair on money games won and lost, getting five Phil Mickelson autographs, and two words that will make you a better golfer.

With Guy Yocom