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Buying Guides
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Best Compact Mid-Handicap Irons 2026A look at a selection of the best compact mid-handicap irons, otherwise known as players' distance irons, on the market
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Best Women's Golf Sets 2026 - Our six favorite models on the marketAfter thorough testing, we run through some of our favorite women's golf sets currently on the market.
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Best Push Carts 2026In this guide, we take a look through the best push carts currently available on the market
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Best Golf Irons 2026 - 12 top models reviewed and testedOur ultimate guide to the very best golf irons on the market, from game improvement clubs to players' irons
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Best Game Improvement Irons 2026Our in-depth guide to the best game improvement irons designed to help you find the green more easily, more often
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Most Forgiving Irons 2026Looking for a set of irons that will offer forgiveness on off-centre strikes? Here, we take a look at the best sets currently on the market
Features
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What Are The Degree Loft Of Golf Clubs?We outline the significance of the loft and what lofts you should be playing...
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'Develop 10 Million New, Committed Golfers In The Next 5 Years' Topgolf CEO, David McKillips Reveals Ambitious Plans For The FutureTopgolf CEO, David McKillips, talks about his plans for expanding the game through the lens of golf and entertainment
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Every Item All Golfers Need In Their Bag (And Some They Don’t!)What do you really need when you head out for a round of golf? We give you a list of the essentials… and some things you could do without
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The Presidents Cup Has A Predictability Problem… Here’s The One Change That Would Save ItOne-sided dominance and flatlining crowd energy, the tournament needs a new narrative to bring back the spark
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I'm Fed Up Of Tournament Clashes In Pro Golf And I Have Proof (From A Tour CEO) They're Completely AvoidableThe Solheim Cup and Irish Open occurring in the same week was just the latest example of an unnecessary clash in pro golf - a fact which isn't helping the game
News
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Alfred Dunhill Links Championship Round Two Tee Times 2026Here is every round-two tee time at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship with Scotland's Michael Stewart and Australia's Jack Buchanan atop the leaderboard
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Why The New Foresight GC2 Is The Ultimate Budget Launch MonitorThe Foresight GC2 features dual high-speed cameras and brings reliable Foresight technology to golfers at a much more affordable price point
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Rory McIlroy Confirmed For Abu Dhabi As DP World Tour Play-Offs Continue As PlannedDespite concerns over playing in the Middle East, Rory McIlroy has confirmed his attendance at the Abu Dhabi Championship as he looks to beat Patrick Reed to the Race To Dubai title
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LIV Golf Adelaide 'Looking Unlikely' In 2027 As Host Venue Sets Legal Deadline For AnswersSouth Australian treasurer Tom Koutsantonis says LIV Golf Adelaide was "unlikely" to go ahead in 2027 as the host venue launched legal action to demand answers on the event's future
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Which Celebrities Are Playing In The 2026 Alfred Dunhill Links Championship?Famous names from around the world of sport, music, TV, film and business make up just of the amateurs playing in the DP World Tour event this year
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Alfred Dunhill Links Championship Tee Times 2026: Rounds One, Two And ThreeCheck out the full first, second and third round tee times from the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, which takes place over three of Scotland's most historic courses
Tips
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Are You Making These 5 Costly Mistakes? What Data Is Telling Women GolfersStop guessing, start improving. What the numbers reveal about your performance
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Par-Save Secrets: How To Build A Stroke To Sink More PuttsSponsored by XXIO
PGA Professional Katie Dawkins explains how to eliminate wrist action, lock in your alignment, and turn short putts into guaranteed pars
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Dan Grieve's Formula For Perfect Bunker Shots (And Better Distance Control)In this video and step-by-step guide, short game guru Dan Grieve shares his formula for perfect bunker shots, covering everything from setup to distance control
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3 Tips For Better Iron Shots From The Rough (And What To Do In The Really Juicy Stuff)Hitting iron shots from the rough can cause problems for amateurs, specifically with the quality of strike, but our Top 50 Coach has some great tips to help you
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Step-By-Step Guide To The Perfect Golf GripPerfecting your golf grip can significantly improve your ball striking, but common mistakes hold many amateurs back. Here is our expert step-by-step guide...
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Play Better Golf With 3 Quick Fixes - Including An Unconventional Ball Striking DrillYou still have time to tidy up your golf game and shoot lower scores this weekend, so take note of these three quick fixes from a trio of our Top 50 Coaches
Golf Rules
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My Opponent Replaced The Flagstick Without Being Asked And It Deflected My Putt, Which Might Have Gone In. Was That Allowed?What happens if the person you’re playing against deliberately deflects your putt by replacing the flagstick as your ball is headed for the hole?
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A Fellow Golfer Dropped A Ball From Well Below Knee Height And Then Played A Shot. What Should Have Happened Next?What do you do if you drop a golf ball incorrectly and then play a shot? Should you replay? Are you disqualified?
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A Fellow Golfer Shifted A Movable Obstruction That Was Out Of Bounds So They Could Stand To Play Their Ball. Was That A Penalty?Are you allowed to shift a movable obstruction if it’s not actually on the golf course? Is there a penalty for doing so?
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A Fellow Player Measured Two Club-Lengths Instead Of One And Took Her Stroke. Is That A Penalty?Is it a penalty in golf to measure two club-lengths? Are there instances when it is correct to measure two club-lengths?
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My Ball Was On The Fringe But I Repaired A Pitch Mark On The Green. Is That Allowed?Are you allowed to repair a pitch mark on the green when your ball is not on the putting surface? Is there a penalty if you do so?
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I Took My Bag Into A Bunker And Set It Down Before Making A Stroke. Is That OK?There are plenty of ways you can incur a penalty when playing from a bunker. Is taking your bag in and setting it on the sand one of them?
Deals
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Winter Is Coming – Get Prepared Now With These 9 Discounted Winter Golf AccessoriesDeals Are you ready for the autumn/winter golf season? Here are essential accessories and items that every golfer needs when the weather turns
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Amazon Big Deal Days Golf Deals 2026 - 21+ of the best early golf deals I've spotted ahead of the October Amazon eventThe 2026 October event has been announced and there are a few early golf deals to take advantage of before it begins...
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With Over $100 Off, Carl's Golfland's adidas Golf Shoe Sale Is Not To be Missed (so I've picked out six of my favorite discounted models)We've spotted several of the best adidas golf shoes on sale at Carl's Golfland for prices you won't want to miss
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The 'Complete All-Round' Golf Shoe Just Got a Massive 50% DiscountDeals Carl's Golfland has 50% off the golf shoe our expert tester hailed as one of the best he'd ever reviewed, get them at a bargain price, and find out why we rate them so highly
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One Of The Most Forgiving Drivers I’ve Tested Has $170 Off Right NowThe Ping G440 Max is one of the best drivers on the market right now, and you can get your hands on it at a significant discount.
Coupons
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Garmin promo codes in Oct 2026 |SPONSORED These Garmin promo codes can help you save on the brand's smart watches, rangefinders & GPS trackers for golf.
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Stewart Golf discount codes for Oct 2026 |SPONSORED Use these Stewart Golf discount codes to save on the brand's range of electric trolleys, plus cart, bags and accessories.
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Worldwide Golf Shops Coupons for October 2026SPONSORED Find one of these Worldwide Golf Shops coupons to save on all kinds of golf goods including gadgets, balls, bags & clothing.
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TRUE linkswear discount codes for October 2026SPONSORED Use one of the latest TRUE linkswear discount codes to save on sport-focused footwear & apparel from the brand founded by Ryan & Jason Moore.
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PGA Tour Superstore promo codes for Oct 2026 |SPONSORED Look through these PGA Tour Superstore promo codes to save on clubs, balls and apparel from the leading brand.
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American Golf discount codes for Oct 2026 |SPONSORED These latest American Golf discount codes can lower the price of golf clubs, clothing, shoes balls & more, including bags, trolleys & GPS tech.
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Open De France Betting Tips: Bazza's Best Bets At Le Golf NationalOur resident betting expert shares his Open De France predictions as he hopes to build on the column's recent success with a strong fancy at Le Golf National...
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I Boarded An Exclusive Charter Flight To Explore Two Of Scotland's Most Dramatic Links CoursesJeremy Ellwood enjoys a direct charter flight from Gatwick to Campbeltown to get a feel for how much more accessible the two Machrihanish links could potentially be...
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I Finally Visit The South-West Ireland Club That Has Gone From Humble Origins To Worldwide AcclaimDooks Golf Links has morphed from a local nine-holer into a magnificent full-length links that is now firmly on the radar of travelling golfers from around the globe
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Is This The Most Visually Dramatic Course Ever To Host The Irish Open?Jeremy Ellwood returns to magical Doonbeg to see the latest changes to the 1st and 18th holes on the links that hosted this year's Irish Open for the first time
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I Stayed In The Golf Club Dormy House Right On The Beach On England's Famous North Norfolk CoastJeremy Ellwood heads back to Royal West Norfolk on the north-Norfolk coast for the first time since it converted part of its clubhouse into a wonderfully convenient dormy flat
