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'Be Curious, Not Judgemental. See The Possibility In All Golfers'
From blindness to autism anxiety, Carly Cummins spoke to some inspirational golfers about how golf has changed their lives
By Carly Frost Published
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'I Became The Middleman, Players Would Sometimes Come To Me First' - Solheim Cup Player Anna Nordqvist On Her Dual Role
We sat down with Anna Nordqvist as she prepares for her 9th Solheim Cup appearance and a second time as playing-assistant captain
By Alison Root Published
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Which Team Has Won The Most Solheim Cups?
The Solheim Cup has been in existence since 1990, but which team has won more times - Europe or the USA?
By Carly Frost Last updated
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How Often Are Golf Courses Assessed For Slope Rating And Course Rating?
Slope and course ratings are used to determine the shots a player gets under the World Handicap System. But how often do these ratings have to be updated?
By Roderick Easdale Published
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Another Exciting Spectacle Of Golf Is Set To Unfold... Our In-Depth Preview Of The Solheim Cup
What can we expect from the 19th edition of the Solheim Cup?
By Alison Root Published
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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?
By Fergus Bisset Published
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How Does Golf's Four-Ball Better-Ball Format Work?
Four-ball better-ball is a very popular format in the amateur game, but it's also used at some of the biggest team events in golf
By Roderick Easdale Last updated
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What Does Wire-To-Wire Mean In Golf?
Some wins are said to be wire-to-wire – but what does this terms means and where does it come from?
By Roderick Easdale Published
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What Loft Of Driver Should I Use?
Are you sure you are playing the loft of driver that best suits your game? Here, we take a look at the different factors that need to be considered...
By Joel Tadman Last updated
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Do You Always Need A Full Set Of Golf Clubs?
Top 50 Coach Katie Dawkins explains how a stripped down set of clubs will help beginner golfers and spark improvement for experienced players
By Katie Dawkins Published
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What Is Foursomes?
The popular pairs golf format is used in the Presidents Cup as well as other big team matches, but how does it work?
By Roderick Easdale Last updated
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I Just Had My First Club Fitting In Over A Decade... Here Are 3 Things That Surprised Me
Having played off a low single figure handicap for over 10 years with the same irons, perhaps a new set could be what I need to get down to scratch? Here's what surprised me about my fitting experience...
By Matt Cradock Published
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How Far Does The Average PGA Tour Player Hit His 7-Iron?
It will probably come as no surprise to learn that tour pros don't just hit their woods a long way
By Michael Weston Published
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'I Picked Up 3 Tips From Watching The World No.1 Amateur Golfer'
After watching Lottie Woad at the Curtis Cup, single-figure golfer Jess Ratcliffe offers 3 tips that will help to improve your game
By Jess Ratcliffe Published
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Gearing Up the Next Generation: Junior Golf Essentials
All the advice parents need to know about purchasing junior golf clubs
By Sam De'Ath Published
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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…
By Nick Bonfield Published
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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...
By Fergus Bisset Published
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5 Things You Need To Know About The Curtis Cup
Playing in the Curtis Cup is arguably the pinnacle of any woman’s amateur career. Here's what you need to know about this prestigious team event
By Carly Frost Published
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Forgotten The Basics? Get Your Game Back On Track Quickly With These 5 Tips (Inspired By Lydia Ko)
When you're out on the golf course it's easy to rush and forget the basics, so here are 5 strategy and set-up tips
By Jess Ratcliffe Published
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'On TV, It Felt Slow And Somewhat Tedious' – Why We Cannot Let Slow Play Impact Golf’s Entertainment Value
Professional golf needs to speed up to generate and retain interest from existing and new audiences
By Alison Root Published
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What Size Is The Golf Hole – And Why?
We look at a golf hole at least 18 times during every round, but have you ever wondered why it's the size it is? The answer is all to do with a bit of drainpipe...
By Roderick Easdale Published
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Did The AIG Women's Open Signal A Wind Of Change For Women's Golf?
Carly Frost reflects on the AIG Women's Open. Here are her key takeaways from the final women's Major of the season
By Carly Frost Published
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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
By Fergus Bisset Published
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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
By Nick Bonfield Published
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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...
By Fergus Bisset Published
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5 Ingenious Ways AI Can Help You Lower Your Golf Handicap
With the prevalence of AI in the golf industry, opportunities to get better at golf are easier than ever to access. Here are 5 ways AI promotes progress in golf
By Barry Plummer Published
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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...
By Fergus Bisset Published
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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
By Nick Bonfield Published
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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
By Nick Bonfield Published