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What Is The Difference Between Strokeplay And Match Play?
What Is The Difference Between Strokeplay And Matchplay?
By Roderick Easdale Last updated
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‘Worst Score On The 14th Buys The Burgers’… This Golf Course Has A McDonald's Next To The 15th Tee
For many golfers, a visit to the halfway hut is one of the highlights of their round. Well, what about doubling up and sneaking in a McDonald's after 14 holes?
By Barry Plummer Published
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Kick Point: The Golf Gear Show - Every Single Episode
Kick Point: The Golf Gear Show is the podcast presented by Dan Parker and Joe Ferguson that tells you everything you need to know about golf equipment
By Dan Parker Published
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Discover The Ultimate Home Practice Set-Up With SimSpace Golf And What It Can Do For Your Game
In partnership with SimSpace Golf
Practicing at home has never been easier or more accessible than with SimSpace, offering premium performance at a great value
By Sam De'Ath Published
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Was A Solution To One Aspect Of Slow Play Actually Found In 1968?
A rule introduced in 1968 sought to tackle the scourge of slow play. But it proved unpopular so it was abandoned just two years later. Could it be due a revival?
By Roderick Easdale Published
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Which Putter Length Should You Use?
We discuss why putter length is so important
By Sam Tremlett Last updated
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'After 18 Holes I Was Ready To Put My Headphones In The Bin' - Should This Ambiguous Golf Rule Be Abolished?
Carly Cummins wore headphones for a competition round and shares her experience and thoughts on the rule that's open to interpretation and reliant on self-regulation
By Carly Cummins Published
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Building The Ideal Half Set: Which Golf Clubs Make The Cut?
Fergus Bisset selects the clubs he would put in a lightweight bag if heading out with a half set. See if you agree with his selections or think he’s missing a trick or two.
By Fergus Bisset Published
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What Is Medal Play In Golf?
Medal play in golf is scoring in its simplest form
By Roderick Easdale Last updated
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Why This Popular Type Of Club Is Dying Out On Tour
More and more male professional players are ditching these clubs popular at amateur level in favor of alternative options, but why is this the case?
By Joe Ferguson Published
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7 Reasons Why You Can’t Fake It Till You Make It In Golf
If you're completely new to golf, it's impossible to blag your way around a course. Here's why ...
By Emma Booth Published
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I Tried AimPoint For Three Months And Shaved 5 Shots Off My Handicap... It's Time For More Amateur Golfers To Use It!
The use of AimPoint Express in amateur golf is openly criticised by many, but learning the green reading method has helped me to reach my lowest ever handicap
By Barry Plummer Published
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I Built The Ultimate Bag For High Handicap Golfers In 2024
Equipment expert Joe Ferguson picks out his favorite golf clubs for high handicap players from everything that hit the market in 2024
By Joe Ferguson Published
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Cop A Feel! How LIV Golf, The LPGA And Golfing Communities Are Saving Lives
Golf, more than most other sports, has the incredible ability to raise awareness of breast cancer and save lives... here's how
By Katie Dawkins Published
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Can This Format Restore Competitive Enjoyment For Low-Handicappers… And Should All Golf Clubs Adopt It?
It's no secret that many single figure golfers are not fans of the new World Handicap System, but could this medal format be the solution to the problem? We take a look here...
By Matt Cradock Published
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I Left So Many Shots Out There, But Then I Tried These 5 Strategy Tips And Have Never Played Better
If you're losing shots due to silly mistakes, consider these strategy tips from single figure golfer Jess Ratcliffe to improve your score
By Jess Ratcliffe Published
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Why Do Golfers Shout Fore?
What is the etymology of this golfing word of warning?
By Roderick Easdale Last updated
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5 Common Misconceptions About The World Handicap System
The World Handicap System is complex and easily misunderstood. Here are some of the more common misconceptions about WHS.
By Fergus Bisset Published
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‘To Assume Makes An Ass Out Of You And Me’… Do Golf Club Pros Deserve Your Loyalty?
PGA Professional Emma Booth shares why the relationship between a golf club pro and members has to be a two-way street
By Emma Booth Published
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7 Tips To Help You Find Your Golf Ball
Increase your chances of finding your next lost ball with our seven essential tips
By Sam Tremlett Last updated
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Confessions Of A Golf Club Fitter
Is everything really as it seems in the custom fitting bay?
By Golf Monthly Published
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How Far Do You Walk In A Round Of Golf?
The scorecard gives the length of a course from tee to green, but how far do golfers actually walk above and beyond this stated distance?
By Roderick Easdale Last updated
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What Is Skins In Golf?
We explain how a Skins game works in golf and why it can be such a fun format to play.
By Roderick Easdale Last updated
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What Is Lead Tape And Why Do Golfers Use It?
Golfers have always tinkered with equipment to improve feel and performance. Lead tape is a useful tool but what is it and how can it help?
By Fergus Bisset Published
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Amateur Golfers Make Less Than 40 Percent Of Putts From This Crucial Length'... Arccos Data Reveals Stark Putting Truths
When standing over a 'makeable' putt, many golfers would fancy their chances as they pull the putter head back... But this data might make them think twice!
By Barry Plummer Published
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What Do The Top 10 Drivers On The PGA Tour Use?
Sam De’Ath dives into what models are used by the best off the tee on the PGA Tour
By Sam De'Ath Published
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'It’s Important That We Stop Confusing Distance With Ability' - Is This Model The Answer To A Fairer Golf Experience?
Meet the women who are on a mission to bring to life their vision that will create a better golf experience for everyone
By Katie Dawkins Published
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'Even Though It Is Kind Of Sexualised, I’m Getting A Lot Of People To Come Into The Game' - Golf Influencer Grace Charis Bares All
Did Grace Charis manage to convince our women's editor Alison Root that baring bodies is good for the game?
By Alison Root Published
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I've Tested Everything And These Are The 3 Most Underrated Golf Clubs Of 2024
The golf clubs played on tour by the world's best players often steal the limelight, but which alternatives do we rate highly? Here are our top three...
By Joe Ferguson Published