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The 9 Infuriating Etiquette Errors I See Most Often
Most things about the game of golf bring me joy, but these etiquette gaffes are more common than they should be and wind me up on a consistent basis
By Nick Bonfield Published
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My Radical Plan To Combat Slow Play: Get Rid Of Caddies!
Joe Ferguson is taking issue with one of the long-standing elements of professional golf - caddies.
By Joe Ferguson Published
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'It’s Overly Prescriptive And Patronising To Tell Golfers What They Must Wear' – Is It Time To Abandon Dress Codes?
Do we still need a prescriptive code of dress for golf? Isn’t it time for clubs to let everyone make their own choices about what to wear on the fairways?
By Fergus Bisset Published
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Quiz! How Well Do You Know Old Tom Morris, The 'Father Of Golf'?
He was one of the most influential men in defining golf as we now play it, but how well do you know his career?
By Roderick Easdale Published
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The Surprise Second Hand Club That Sells Out Almost Instantly
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This club is becoming increasingly popular with the best players in the world and amateur golfers are loving them too. Maybe it’s time you added one to your bag…
By Michael Weston Published
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I'm In The Guinness Book Of Records For Playing 1,077 Mini Golf Courses. These Are My 5 Favourites...
Mini golf aficionado Richard Gottfried highlights some of his favourite courses and outlines what makes a brilliant layout and experience
By Mark Townsend Published
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‘Most Of The Time I Don’t Bother Signing Up’ - The Cliquey Culture Hurting Women’s Golf
Our women's golf editor highlights an issue that is quietly pushing some female golfers to the sidelines
By Alison Root Published
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What Was Jack Nicklaus' Scoring Average... And How Does It Compare To Scottie Scheffler?
The 'Golden Bear' holds a number of records that will surely never be beaten, but how does his scoring average compare to today's greats?
By Michael Weston Published
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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
By Nick Bonfield Published
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The One Mental Mistake Pro Golfers Never Make - Are You Guilty Of It?
Top 50 Coach Katie Dawkins shares her tips on how to mentally reset your golf game
By Katie Dawkins Published
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6 Big-Name Professional Golfers Who Use A 7-Wood. If It Works For Them...
The 7-wood is becoming more of a part of the professional game. Here, we highlight some of the leading players who use this club
By Mark Townsend Published
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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?
By Nick Bonfield Published
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How Many Putts Does The Average PGA Tour Player Take Per Round?
We examine what the best players in the world are doing on the greens and how they compare to golfers from years gone by
By Mark Townsend Published
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Quiz! Can You Name Which European Countries Have The Most Golf Courses?
Do you know which 10 countries in Europe have the most golf courses?
By Roderick Easdale Published
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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…
By Nick Bonfield Published
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The Cold Hard Stats And Harsh Realities That No One Tells You About Turning Pro
Former pro Kathryn Imrie reveals the brutal truth on what it really takes - from swing speeds to bank balances - to make it in the world of professional golf
By Kathryn Imrie Published
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What Is Considered A Low, Mid And High Handicap... And Where Do You Fit?
We look at how golfers are categorised when it comes to their handicaps – and which category the majority of us sit in...
By Mark Townsend Published
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Our 2005 v 2015 v 2025 TaylorMade Driver Test Produced Some Surprising Results!
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In his latest Retro Review, Joe Ferguson compares three generations of TaylorMade Drivers...
By Joe Ferguson Published
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The Driver Every Male Major Winner From The Last 10 Years Has Used
We look back at the equipment that has helped drive players to Major Championship glory over the last decade
By Michael Weston Published
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‘I Couldn’t Walk For 3 Minutes, Now I Walk 18 Holes’ - From Life-Saving Double Lung Transplant To Golfing For Team GB
With only months to live, Ana Browne's transplant saved her life - but golf transformed it
By Carly Cummins Published
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Find The Right Clubs For You From Thousands Available In A Matter Of Seconds
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Why the golfclubs4cash digital club fitter is a great place to start should you be looking to replace any of the clubs in your bag
By In partnership with golfclubs4cash Published
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7 Signs You Are Using The Wrong Golf Ball
Martin Hopley reveals the tell tale signs that show you are using the wrong golf ball
By Joel Tadman Last updated
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What Is A 'Blob' In Golf?
Stableford offers the club golfer a welcome respite from Medal play, but a 'blob' remains a very unwanted addition to any scorecard
By Mark Townsend Published
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Do You Hit More Greens In Regulation Than A 15-Handicapper?
Using Shot Scope data, we reveal how many greens in regulation an average mid-handicapper hits per round. How do you compare?
By Michael Weston Published
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How To Spot A Golf Cheat: The Key Signs To Look Out For
In any walk of life, there are people who look to bend the rules and game the system, and golf is no different. Here's how to spot people who look to do just that...
By Fergus Bisset Last updated
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Should Visitors Be Treated As Equals At Golf Clubs?
Do those paying a green fee for the round or day deserve equal status with those paying a full annual subscription? We consider it here...
By Fergus Bisset Published
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How Far Does Rory McIlroy Hit His Irons?
Four-time Major winner Rory McIlroy is one of the game's best ball strikers. Here, we look at how far he hits each of his irons
By Mark Townsend Published
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10 Things All Great Golfers DON'T Do
There are some things the top professionals do that most amateur golfers simply won't be able to copy, but other things can be easily implemented...
By Fergus Bisset Last updated
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‘I Want To Play Golf, But…’ - The Women Redefining Golf On Their Own Terms
To coincide with #AccelerateAction, the theme for International Women's Day, we highlight the way female golfers are driving change
By Alison Root Published