Latest articles by Nick Bonfield
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I Feel Like Some Golf Club Members Stare Me Down As A Visitor. Is It Paranoia Or Reality?
Visitors can be treated with a degree of suspicion and distrust by some people at some golf clubs, and I don't understand why
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'If You’re Constantly Chasing Your Best Score Or Facing An Uphill Battle To Play To Handicap, It’s Hard To Feel Relaxed' – What Is The Perfect Handicap For Optimal Golfing Enjoyment?
When it comes to how much fun you can have on the golf course, how much does ability factor into the equation? Does a lower handicap mean more enjoyment?
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I Used To Swear By Putting In A Card Every Time I Played Golf… But I’ve Changed My Mind
I always felt submitting a handicap card every time I played a round of golf was the way to go. However, recent events have altered my opinion…
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The 14 Things I Learned From Watching Every Episode Of Full Swing Season 3
Netflix has just released Full Swing Season 3. These are my key takeaways after watching every episode of the popular golf docuseries...
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‘The Golfers Aren’t Boring. But, Crucially, They’re Not Exciting’ – Netflix Struggles For Stars And Storylines In Full Swing Season 3
The third season of Netflix's Full Swing is mildly interesting to golf fans, but it hardly sets the pulse racing and exposes the lack of characters in the men's professional game
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I Re-Watched Happy Gilmore. Here’s A Tongue-In-Cheek Look At The 25 Golfing Inaccuracies That Made Me Chuckle
The news that Happy Gilmore 2 is in production prompted Nick Bonfield to go back and watch the original, which is full of golf-related comedy gold....
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Why I'm Seriously Considering Boycotting Men's Professional Golf Until The Masters
As we approach the new year, men’s professional golf is still engulfed in uncertainty. Will things eventually be resolved or will greed continue to prevail?
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Golf’s Little Joys: 11 'Small' Things I Love About The Game
Clearly, shooting a great score is pleasing, but it doesn’t happen every day. These 11 more subtle things about the game of golf always bring a smile to my face
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I Was Investigated For Handicapping Violations… Don’t Make The Same Mistake As Me
I’m a strong advocate of iGolf, but I was investigated for breaching its regulations. When it comes to handicapping, we all have a responsibility to play by the rules
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There's A Growing Divide Between Club Members And Nomadic Golfers When It Comes To Handicapping... And I'm Concerned About It
Some golfers believe competition play should be a pre-requisite to achieving a ‘valid’ handicap, while others feel you should be able to submit a card whenever you want
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‘If The Values Of Your Sport Do Not Match The Core Values Of A New Generation, It Will Very Quickly Wither And Die’ – Why Golf’s Gen Z Culture Clash Could Have Serious Ramifications For The Game’s Future
An expert in psychology has warned that golf’s rule book could be a barrier to participation for the next generation of players and advised a wider review on the sport’s regulations
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What Lies Beneath? The 8 Items You’re Likely To Find Buried In Golfers’ Bags
Golf bags are home to balls, clubs and valuables, but there’s typically much more lurking in the depths that hasn’t seen the light of day in months or even years…
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The 7 Undiscovered Destinations That Caught My Eye At The International Golf Travel Market
Nick Bonfield returns from the 2024 IGTM in Lisbon with a few ideas for his next golf trip - and they're a little bit different
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ProQuip StormForce PX8 Rain Jacket Review
Nick Bonfield takes the ProQuip StormForce PX8 Rain Jacket out on the course to see how it performs in the tough, winter conditions
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I Hate Being Told I Can’t Play Off The White Tees… It's Another Example Of Golf Shooting Itself In The Foot
While not as prevalent as it used to be, some golf clubs don’t allow you to play off the white tees on certain days. When will common sense prevail?
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Golf’s Random Irritations: 16 ‘Small’ Things That Wind Me Up
We all love golf and sing its praises to anyone who will listen, but it still has the capacity to irritate. These 16 things grind my gears more than they should…
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Some Golf Club Green Fees Are Astronomically High. We’re Asking For Trouble If Things Don't Change
Since the arrival of Covid-19, there’s been a spike in the popularity of golf around the world. But we can’t take it for granted or we’ll be back to square one
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Revealed: The Mind-Blowing Difference In PGA Tour Prize Pools From 1994 To 2024
Season-long prize pools on the PGA Tour have increased dramatically over the last 30 years, as this comparison with the 1994 golfing season demonstrates
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'I Hate The Pressure To Keep Up With The Group In Front. It Makes No Sense And Does Nothing To Solve Slow Play'
No one likes slow play on the golf course, but the age-old golfing principle of keeping up with the group in front isn’t a solution and adds undue stress
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Monthly Trivia Special: Impressive Stats, Facts and Figures From Around The Golfing World
Are you interested in golf trivia and keen to learn more about stand-out performances in the men's and women's professional games? You've come to the right place...
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The Big Junior Golf Survey: What Do Young Players Think About Dress Codes, Adult Members, How They’re Treated, Mobile Phones And More…
We asked 45 juniors how they feel about various aspects of golf club life, from dress codes and etiquette to how they’re treated by adults
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'It's My Biggest Passion and I Don't Know What On Earth I'd Do Without It' – Meet The Golf-Obsessed Teenage YouTubers Passionate About Growing The Game
Cameron and Jasmine Davies, 12 and 14 respectively, share a love of the game and have their own golf-specific YouTube channel
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‘Older Members Are Very Dismissive Of Young Golfers. It’s Really Annoying’ – What Do Juniors Really Think About Adults At Their Clubs?
In Golf Monthly’s big junior golf survey, the subject of adult treatment of younger members at clubs received some strong responses. Here’s what a selection of under-18 golfers said…
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The Historic Golf Club Bucking The Trend With A Trailblazing 26-Year-Old General Manager
George Tunbridge is bringing fresh ideas to a celebrated Cornwall golf club as he looks to create a welcoming environment and attract a new generation of players
