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'I'm Called A Lady Professional And Immediately The Membership Will Assume I Only Teach Women'
What female golfers are called is an emotive subject and here we highlight the girls versus women versus ladies debate
By Katie Dawkins Published
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Quiz! Golf In The Roaring 20s – How Much Do You Know About Walter Hagen and Bobby Jones?
Walter Hagen and Bobby Jones were the standout star golfers of the 1920s. How much do you know about their golfing careers? Test yourself with this quiz
By Fergus Bisset Published
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Quiz! Can You Name Every American Golfer To Win The Open Championship?
In 152 instalments of The Open Championship, 47 have been won by players from the USA and there have been 32 American champions. Can you name them?
By Fergus Bisset Published
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'Most Club Golfers Would Be Blacklisted For Taking This Long To Complete 18 Holes' – Is Slow Play Worse On Tour Than In The Amateur Game?
Amateur golfers are often heavily scrutinised for their pace of play, so why do some tour professionals get away with playing painfully slow rounds of golf?
By Barry Plummer Published
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All-Century Golf Bag: Which 14 Clubs From 2000-2024 Make The Cut?
Fergus Bisset considers popularity, reviews, innovation and his own opinion to select an all-century bag, driver to putter. Do you agree with his selections?
By Fergus Bisset Published
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'By Far The Best I've Ever Used' – How Technics Headphones Are Giving PGA Tour Star Kurt Kitayama An Edge
We're always looking for ways to improve our game. Could this piece of equipment make all the difference?
By Michael Weston Published
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Quiz! Name The 10 US States With The Most Golf Courses
Two-fifths of the world's courses are in the USA, and half of these are concentrated in 10 states. Can you name these 10 states?
By Roderick Easdale Published
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Is Golf Too Expensive? Our In-Depth Investigation Into How Much The Sport Costs To Play
Golf has often struggled with the image of being an expensive sport, but how affordable is it to play the game?
By Michael Weston Published
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'I Could Hear Scathing Mutterings Among The Older Generation, But Now They Are All Strutting Out To Play Golf In Leggings'
Why the fashion-fad bubble of wearing golf leggings has burst for our contributor
By Carly Cummins Published
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'In Europe, People Go Naked To Beaches All The Time, So I Don’t Really See The Difference’ – Grace Charis On Pushing Golf’s Dress Code Boundaries
Social media sensation Grace Charis takes golf's dress code debate to a new level
By Alison Root Published
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My Unpopular Golf Opinion: I Wish Six-Balls Were Allowed. Hear Me Out…
Despite slow play being a concern of many golfers, Sam De’Ath explains why he feels golf in larger numbers should be allowed…
By Sam De'Ath Published
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Who Are The Leading Women's Major Winners?
We look at the women who have landed the most Major titles in the history of the game
By Mark Townsend Published
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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?
By Nick Bonfield Published
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Quiz! How Well Do You Know Jack Nicklaus?
Only one man has had won more Major wins than Tiger Woods, and that is Jack Nicklaus. How well do you know the career of this 18-times Major winner from Ohio?
By Roderick Easdale Published
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LIV Golf Quiz: How Well Do You Know the Team Golf Tour?
The LIV Golf League was established in 2022 and plenty has happened already, so it's easy to forget something - see what you can remember with this quiz...
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Does A 15-Handicap 30-Year-Old Hit The Golf Ball Further Than A Scratch 50-Year-Old?
The influence that driving distance has on a player's handicap index is well documented, but how much does age impact the long game battle between two golfers?
By Barry Plummer Published
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The 4 Most Common Tricks Used By Golf Club Bandits
We look at the main methods used by those so inclined to keep their handicaps artificially high for when the big prizes are up for grabs
By Jeremy Ellwood Published
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Why Many Golfers Chasing The Perfect Swing Have No Chance Of Ever Achieving It
Top 50 Coach Katie Dawkins explains why you should stop chasing the impossible and accept physical limitations that can affect your golf swing
By Katie Dawkins Published
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Quiz! Can You Name Every Male American World No.1 Golfer?
Since the Official World Golf Rankings were launched in 1986, nine American golfers have been named World No.1 – can you name them all?
By Roderick Easdale Published
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7 Unexpected Benefits Of Getting New Golf Clubs
You can get more than extra distance, more forgiveness and greater control when you buy new sticks - a whole lot more...
By Michael Weston Published
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Test Your Knowledge With The Ultimate DP World Tour Quiz
The DP World Tour - formerly known as the European Tour - has long been a powerhouse in men's professional golf, but how much do you know about it?
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Test Your Knowledge With The Ultimate PGA Tour Quiz
The PGA Tour is arguably the most popular professional golf circuit in the world - but how much do you know about its history and most-notable names?
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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7 Signs It's Time To Move Golf Club
Golfers want different things from a club membership, but have you made the right choice?
By Emma Booth Published
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How Far Would Rory McIlroy Hit The Modern Golf Ball With Persimmon Woods?
How far would the Northern Irishman hit the ball if he swapped his metal driver for the persimmon clubs the likes of Jack Nicklaus and Ben Hogan used?
By Roderick Easdale Published
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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
By Nick Bonfield Published
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LPGA Q-School vs Epson Tour: What’s The Difference?
Female golfers aspire to join the LPGA Tour, but how do the routes to gain tour status differ?
By Kari McMahon Published
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Where To Spend And Save Money On Golf Gear
Joel Tadman and Dan Parker give their thoughts on where to spend and where to save money on new golf gear
By Joel Tadman Last updated
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LPGA At A Crossroads: Mollie Marcoux Samaan's Exit Sparks Questions About Leadership And Growth
Was it a surprise or on the cards that the LPGA Commissioner has stepped down?
By Alison Root Published
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Revealed: The Jaw-Dropping Amount Paid In Prize Money Across The Top Men's Professional Golf Tours In 2024
There has never been so much money washing around the top levels of the professional men's game, as 2024 proved...
By Roderick Easdale Published