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Arnold Palmer bows and then tips his cap to the gallery after he birdied the 18th hole during the first round of the 2005 Bank of America Championship at Nashawtuc Country Club in Concord, Mass., on June 24, 2005. J Rogash/Getty Images
Open up the USGA Rules of Golf booklet and the first section you'll find is on the subject of etiquette.
M. James Ward
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Ward is a member of the Golf Writers Association of America and Met Golf Writers Association. He has covered over 100 major championships and 12 Ryder Cup Matches. His golf acumen extends to architecture/travel, equipment, apparel, and general interest stories as well as in-depth interviews with the leading participants and influencers in the sport.