Latest articles by Fergus Bisset
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How Far Did Old Tom Morris Drive The Golf Ball?
Old Tom Morris became a golfing legend in the second half of the 19th century, but how far could he hit the golf ball?
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Should Golf Club Membership Interviews Be A Thing Of The Past?
Is it necessary for prospective golf club members to face a potential grilling from the club captain or committee?
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Do You Have To Chip Over A Sprinkler Head If It's In The Way Of A Putt From Off The Green?
If a sprinkler head is in the way and your ball is off the green, do you get a drop or do you have to take it on the chin and play it?
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'Loud, Obnoxious People Blasting Loud, Obnoxious Music' – Golfers Reveal Their Etiquette Annoyances, Views On Slow Play And More
How is modern golf etiquette viewed and what would golfers change? We asked six key questions and the responses were interesting...
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Is This The Stupidest Rule In Golf?
Golf’s rules are complex, and some might seem unnecessarily harsh or proscriptive. Is this the most severe and unreasonable of the bunch?
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Is Golfers’ Resistance To Change Hampering The Growth Of The Sport?
Fergus Bisset wonders if we golfers like the status quo a little too much, and if our yearning for it puts off potential newcomers to golf
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'Golf Has Been An Intrinsic And Vital Part Of My Everyday Existence' – 5 Ways Golf Has Improved My Life
Fergus Bisset has been immersed in golf for four decades. Here, he gives his thoughts on how the game has improved his life...
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The 5 Biggest Myths About The Golf Swing
Here, we look at five pieces of advice on the golf swing that are not necessarily as obviously correct as they seem...
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Do You Have To Use A Tee To Tee Up Your Golf Ball?
When teeing off in golf, do you need to put your ball on a tee peg, or are there other options?
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Best Golf Drinks Bottles And Mugs 2024
Our pick of the best bottles and mugs for use on and off the course
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Best Golf Hip Flasks 2024
A selection of our favorite hip flasks for golfers, so that you can enjoy a small tipple on the fairways.
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I've Loved The Game Of Golf For 40 Years, But Here Are 5 Things I’d Change About It
Fergus Bisset has played golf for several decades and is obsessed by the game, but there are certain things he would change…
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Can You Practice Bunker Shots In A Greenside Trap After You’ve Finished A Hole?
Bunker shots are among the hardest in golf to perfect, can you practice them after completing a hole, during a round?
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Who Are The Favorites To Win Gold In The 2024 Olympic Golf Competition?
With plenty of top names participating in the men's and women's 2024 Olympic golf competition, who is likely to pick up a gold medal at Le Golf National?
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Should Golf's World Handicap System Be Scrapped? The Arguments For And Against…
The World Handicap System is an emotive topic. Here, we consider whether it’s fit for purpose or if it should be abolished...
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What Is A Golf Handicap?
In this article, we explain one of the fundamental components of amateur golf by answering two basic questions, what is a golf handicap and how do I get one?
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Are We At Crisis Point With Golf Club Vandalism?
In recent months, there have been a spate of attacks by vandals on golf courses. What’s happening and what can be done about it?
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Tiger Woods Reveals Which Tournament Defeat Was His 'Hardest Loss'
Ahead of The Open Championship at Royal Troon, Tiger Woods spoke candidly about the toughest loss in his glittering professional career
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'I Have Felt So Sorry For Rory' – Gary Player 'Pulling' For McIlroy To Win Open After Pinehurst Agony
Gary Player spoke to Golf Monthly about Rory’s struggles, Bryson’s bravado, Jon Rahm’s millions and Troon’s “easy” front nine.
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Why I’ve Been Addicted To Golf For 40 Years... And Always Will Be
Fergus Bisset considers what has made, and continues to make, golf so compelling and compulsive for him
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Can You Take Practice Swings In A Different Bunker To The One Your Ball Is Lying in?
Your ball has found the sand and you want to make a practice swing, is there a way to do it without breaking the Rules?
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Are You Allowed To Practise Putting After Completing A Hole?
You’ve just missed a three-footer and want to see if you had the wrong line or simply mishit the putt, can you have another go?
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What Happens If You Don’t Complete A Round When You’re Putting In A Card?
You’ve signed up to play a round but can’t or don’t get all the way round. What happens if you’re putting in a card?
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Why More Golf Clubs Should Open Their Doors To The Public
Welcoming non-golfers in can generate revenue, attract new players and, most importantly, improve golf’s wider image.
