Latest articles by Barry Plummer
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Less than 10% Of All Tee Shots Are Hit With This Club... Is It Time For A Change Of Strategy?
Plenty of amateur golfers step onto the tee box and instinctively pull the driver headcover, but it could be time for a data-informed change of strategy...
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How To Hit A Fairway Finder Off The Tee... Every Golfer Needs This Crucial Shot In Their Repertoire!
A fairway finder is an essential shot that every golfer needs in order to shoot lower scores. Our expert shares all the tips you need to add it to your game...
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Golf Rules Quiz: What Do You Know About Relief From Bridges, Moving Leaves And Using Rangefinders?
Whether you think you know all there is to know about the rules of golf, or you just want to learn something new, why not try out our November 2024 issue quiz?
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Paul Waring Golf Tips: 4 Tour Pro Drills To Help You Flush Your Irons
Iron play is the bread and butter of an amateur golfer's game, but how can we improve this key area? Paul Waring shares 4 drills to improve your ball-striking
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'If We Start Paying Them, We Risk Losing The Occasion To Greed And Narcissism'... Should Ryder Cup Players Be Paid To Compete?
The debate around whether players should be paid to play in the Ryder Cup has been argued for some time, and while I understand both sides, my position is clear
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'I'm Not Ready To End My 2024 Golf Season Yet... I'm Just Hitting My Stride' – 6 Ways Practicing In A Simulator Can Improve Your Game This Winter
Whether you want to hold on to your rampant recent form or improve your golf swing over the winter, these 6 simulator tips can extend your progress in 2024...
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Test Your Knowledge With Our Tiger Woods v Jack Nicklaus Quiz... Who Is The Greatest Golfer Of All Time?
Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods are two of the greatest golfers to play the game, but how much do you know about their careers? Test your knowledge with our quiz
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How Does Your Driving Accuracy Compare To The PGA Tour Average? (Plus 5 Tips To Help Close The Gap)
Driving accuracy is a key measure for success on the PGA Tour... and it's no different at the amateur level. These five tips can help you find more fairways
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‘Worst Score On The 14th Buys The Burgers’… This Golf Course Has A McDonald's Next To The 15th Tee
For many golfers, a visit to the halfway hut is one of the highlights of their round. Well, what about doubling up and sneaking in a McDonald's after 14 holes?
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I Tried AimPoint For Three Months And Shaved 5 Shots Off My Handicap... It's Time For More Amateur Golfers To Use It!
The use of AimPoint Express in amateur golf is openly criticised by many, but learning the green reading method has helped me to reach my lowest ever handicap
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Peter Finch's Golf Lessons: The Key Fundamental Ignored By '70 to 80%' Of Amateur Golfers Could Be Your Biggest Problem
Peter Finch has coached countless golfers of all ability levels, but there is one element that amateurs constantly overlook... and it's stifling their progress!
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Under Armour Drive Rain Jacket Review
Barry Plummer takes the Under Armour Drive Rain Jacket on to the course to see how it performs
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Amateur Golfers Make Less Than 40 Percent Of Putts From This Crucial Length'... Arccos Data Reveals Stark Putting Truths
When standing over a 'makeable' putt, many golfers would fancy their chances as they pull the putter head back... But this data might make them think twice!
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Are You Using The Wrong Putter? Try This Gem Of A Putting Drill To Find Out...
This simple putting drill assesses your stroke to determine if you are using the wrong putter... and even helps you to find the right option to suit your game
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Golf Rules Quiz! How Would You Deal With These 4 On-Course Scenarios?
Many amateur golfers think they have a solid grasp of the rules, but would you know what to do when faced with four specific rule infringements on the course?
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Ask The Experts: 5 Chip Shot Questions Answered By PGA Professionals, Including Dan Grieve And Alex Elliott
In this Q+A special, we ask five expert coaches your chip shot questions so that you can improve your performances around the green and save par more often...
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'Things Are Going To Get Slower And Slower Unless We Act' – 45-Year Head Pro Reveals Plan To Fix Golf's Slow-Play Problem
Slow play is one of the most talked about issues in golf, but what is the solution? Well, experienced head pro Andrew Reynolds might have some of the answers...
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I Radically Improved My Putting By Utilising An Accessory That Every Golfer Has In Their Golf Bag
Most golfers have pockets on their golf bags filled with tees, but thanks to our expert drills you can now deploy them to improve your putting performances...
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Fresh Data Shows The Age Amateur Golfers Hit Their Longest Drives... Is This True For You?
Driving distance isn't everything, but data suggests longer tee shots can lead to a lower handicap. So, at what age do amateur golfers hit their longest drives?
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Jordan Spieth Short-Game Lesson: How To Play The 'One-Hop-And-Stop' Shot
Jordan Spieth is one of the greatest short game players ever, with his repertoire around the greens revered by many. Here, he shares an expert short-game lesson
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Rasmus Hojgaard's 6 Invaluable Tips To Improve Ball Striking In Golf
The 2024 Irish Open champion, Rasmus Hojgaard, shares six expert tips to help improve your iron play and boost your ball-striking prowess on the golf course...
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The 6 Most Popular Driver Models Used On The PGA Tour
Most golf fans could list the top players in the world for ball striking off the tee, but what drivers do they use and which are most popular on the PGA Tour?
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Solheim Cup Star Nelly Korda's Game Plan For Shooting Lower Scores
Nelly Korda tees it up at the Solheim Cup this week, but what is the secret to her success? Her game plan holds the answers and will help you play better golf
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I'll Never Fear These Diabolically Difficult Golf Shots Again Thanks To 4 Expert Tips
When you get a dodgy lie or an unlucky break around the green it can be easy to rack up a big number... but not if you utilise these four expert short-game tips
