Roderick Easdale
Contributing Writer Roderick is the author of the critically acclaimed comic golf novel, Summer At Tangents. Golf courses and travel are Roderick’s particular interests. He writes travel articles and general features for the magazine, travel supplement and website. He also compiles the magazine's crossword. He is a member of Trevose Golf & Country Club and has played golf in around two dozen countries. Cricket is his other main sporting love. He is also the author of five non-fiction books, four of which are still in print: The Novel Life of PG Wodehouse; The Don: Beyond Boundaries; Wally Hammond: Gentleman & Player and England’s Greatest Post-War All Rounder.
Latest articles by Roderick Easdale
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Can You Have Too Many Practice Swings In Golf?
The Rules of Golf do not actually give a number, but with pace of play at the forefront of everyone's minds, how many practice swings are likely to gain you a black mark with your playing partners?
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What Is A Nomadic Golfer?
A nomadic golfer is a golfer who does not have a regular club or course at which they play
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20-Year-Old Amateur Nick Dunlap Wins The American Express In Historic Fashion
Dunlap becomes the first amateur to win a PGA Tour tournament since Phil Mickelson in 1991
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How Many Golfers Are Left-Handed?
The answer to how many golfers are left-handed may surprise you
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Golf Bandits: What Are They And Are You In Danger Of Becoming One?
Golf bandits have a bad reputation in the world of golf, and justifiably so. But could you be at risk of becoming one of their number, either on purpose or indirectly?
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What Does The USGA Do In Golf?
The USGA is the governing body for golf in the United States and Mexico – but what does the USGA do in this role?
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Who Funds The Prize Money On The PGA Tour?
Who funds the prize money on the PGA Tour is not a simple question to answer as the financial model varies from tournament to tournament.
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Golf In The North Of Mallorca
Golf in the north of Mallorca offers a quieter holiday experience and has the island’s best golf course
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What Is The Honour In Golf?
The person with the honour in golf is the one who tees off first, but how is this determined?
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Which Golfers Have Had The Most Hole-In-Ones?
Who has the most hole-in-ones is contested, even on the professional tours
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Team Langer Win PNC Championship As Tiger And Charlie Woods Finish T5th
Bernhard Langer equals Raymond Floyd's record of five victories in this competition as son Jason putts the lights out on day two
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Can You Wear A Hoodie On The Golf Course?
There is no simple answer to this question as whether you can wear a hoodie on the golf course depends upon the golf course.
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What Is The Highest Golf Handicap?
What is the highest golf handicap you can play off? Thought it was 54? Think again, as your Course Handicap could be even higher...
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10 Worst Rounds In PGA Tour History
The worst rounds in PGA Tour history show how a bad round can happen to even the best of golfers. We examine some of the calamities that have befallen some very good golfers on some very bad days.
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How Does Countback Work In Golf?
Countback is a commonly used way to separate players who are tied after a certain golf competiton has finished, but what is it and how does it work?
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How Much Do LPGA Tour Caddies Earn?
How much LPGA Tour caddies earn depends upon the caddie and the player
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32 Best Golfers Of The 70s
Who were the best golfers of the 70s, a decade which golf saw the excellence of the Golden Bear, the start of a rivalry and an emerging Spanish superstar?
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What Is A Chunk-And-Run In Golf?
A chunk-and-run is a method pros have developed for getting out of some bunkers
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32 Best Golf Quotes
A lot of things have been said about golf, so we have rounded up the best golf quotes which reflect the beguiling, infuriating and bizarre nature of the game we love... and sometimes hate
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"I Shot 120 And My Caddie Told Me I'd Brought Great Shame To My Family" – An Extraordinary Tale Of Golf In North Korea
Golf in North Korea does exist, and the country even hosts international events
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How Many Golfers Break 80?
How easy or hard do golfers around the world find it to break 80? The answer might not be what you expect...
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How Far Did Laura Davies Hit The Ball?
Laura Davies hit the ball further than her contemporaries on tour and she still holds a LPGA record for her driving distance
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How Many Golfers Break 90?
How many golfers play a round of 18 holes in fewer than 90 shots? Location, handicaps and hypotheticals all have a part to play in the answer...
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32 Best Golfers Of The 90s
The 1990s was the decade Tiger Woods joined the pro ranks, but who were the best golfers of the 90s?
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