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Olympic Golf Is The Perfect Opportunity To Try A New Format... And I've Got 4 Ingenious Ideas
Every week we watch golf tournaments that repeat the same four-round, 72-hole script... but should we be trying something different to engage a new audience?
By Barry Plummer Published
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What Is A Birdie In Golf?
Making a birdie in golf is one of the greatest feelings in the game, so you will want this common term to be a regular part of your golfing vocabulary...
By Matt Cradock Last updated
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The Historic Golf Club Bucking The Trend With A Trailblazing 26-Year-Old General Manager
George Tunbridge is bringing fresh ideas to a celebrated Cornwall golf club as he looks to create a welcoming environment and attract a new generation of players
By Nick Bonfield Published
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Olympic Golf Coverage Being Free-To-Air Is Exactly What The Sport Needs... I Find It Unfathomable The Majors Aren't!
Seeing the world's best golfers battle it out for medals at the Olympics is an exciting prospect, but more of golf's top tournaments should be free-to-air...
By Barry Plummer Published
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Who Are The Favorites To Win Gold In The 2024 Olympic Golf Competition?
With plenty of top names participating in the men's and women's 2024 Olympic golf competition, who is likely to pick up a gold medal at Le Golf National?
By Fergus Bisset Published
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A Beginner’s Guide to Buying Women’s Golf Clubs
For women that are new to the game, this guide will help you through the process of buying golf clubs
By Alison Root Published
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9 Huge Names Who Have Won The US Junior Amateur Championship
The US Junior Amateur Championship is one of the most prestigious amateur events in golf and, did you know, that a number of big names have won the trophy before...
By Matt Cradock Published
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How Close To The Pin Do Amateur Golfers Hit Their Approach Shots?
We often set unrealistic expectations on the golf course, which can leave us feeling deflated, so just how close can we expect to get with our approach shots?
By Barry Plummer Published
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I’m Not A Fan Of LIV Golf, But The TV Broadcast Is Fantastic. The PGA And DP World Tours Are Falling Behind
LIV Golf doesn’t interest me in the slightest, but I finally sat down to watch an event to analyse the viewing experience. Here are my 13 takeaways (good and bad)
By Nick Bonfield Published
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What Do The Top 10 Putters On The PGA Tour Use?
Sam De’Ath breaks down what putter models are put in play by the best on the greens this season on the PGA Tour
By Sam De'Ath Published
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How One UK Golfer Defied The Odds To Set A New World Record...
The incredible story of how Steven Dashevsky broke the world record for playing one round of golf on all six continents in the shortest period of time
By Mark Townsend Published
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Should Golf's World Handicap System Be Scrapped? The Arguments For And Against…
The World Handicap System is an emotive topic. Here, we consider whether it’s fit for purpose or if it should be abolished...
By Fergus Bisset Published
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I've Suffered With The Shanks For A Year And My Golf Game Is In Tatters. Can Anything Help?
It's a shot that can keep golfers awake at night, as Michael Weston has unfortunately discovered in recent times
By Michael Weston Published
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I Recently Had My First Ever Iron Custom Fitting And Was Blown Away. I Can’t Believe I Waited So Long
Earlier this year, I went to Ping’s European Fitting Centre to go through a full iron custom fitting. Two months later, I’m really seeing the benefits on the golf course…
By Nick Bonfield Published
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Slow Down To Speed Up: 4 Ways To Quickly Improve Your Golf Game
Here are four handy tips if you are constantly asking yourself, 'When is it all going to come together?'
By Lauren Katims Published
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What Is A Golf Handicap?
In this article, we explain one of the fundamental components of amateur golf by answering two basic questions, what is a golf handicap and how do I get one?
By Fergus Bisset Last updated
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Are We At Crisis Point With Golf Club Vandalism?
In recent months, there have been a spate of attacks by vandals on golf courses. What’s happening and what can be done about it?
By Fergus Bisset Published
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Will 18-Hole Golf Become A Thing Of The Past? - Why More Players And Golf Clubs Want Shorter Formats
Top 50 coach Katie Dawkins investigates why golfers and golf clubs are attracted to shorter formats
By Katie Dawkins Published
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Why You Must Be Wary Of These Disease-Ridden Creatures On The Golf Course
If you find yourself constantly looking for your golf ball in the long grass, you might need to take precautions...
By Michael Weston Published
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What Is A Punchbowl Green On A Golf Course?
In recent times, there has been renewed interest in creating punchbowl greens by course designers such as Gil Hanse. But what exactly do we mean by the term?
By Roderick Easdale Published
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20 Things I Loved About The 2024 Men’s Major Championships… And 5 Things That Irritated Me
Xander Schauffele’s victory in The Open Championship rounded out the men’s golf Majors for another year. Here’s what I enjoyed (and didn’t enjoy) about the big four events in 2024...
By Nick Bonfield Published
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These Mind-Blowing Scorecard Stats Prove Just How Good Xander Schauffele's 2024 Major Season Has Been...
Schauffele produced a Major season to remember in 2024, with two wins and a top-8 finish in every event. These stats perfectly highlight his brilliance
By Barry Plummer Published
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Why Is Billy Horschel A West Ham Fan?
The American has amassed a number of victories worldwide but, did you know that, despite being from Florida, he is a big West Ham fan? Here, we find out why...
By Matt Cradock Last updated
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Tiger Woods Didn't Break Par In A Single Major Round This Year... Where Does He Go From Here?
Tiger Woods' Major record for 2024 doesn't make for good reading, and as a big Tiger-fan, I worry about what comes next for this legend of the game...
By Barry Plummer Published
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How Many Dimples Are There On A Golf Ball?
Dimples are a crucial feature of the golf ball, but how many should there be and what are they for?
By Barry Plummer Published
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The Open and Dan Brown Show Why Limited-Field Golf Tournaments Should Be Abolished
Dan Brown led the Open Championship after the first round at Royal Troon and a number of other ‘lesser lights’ are in contention. They add so much to golf tournaments
By Nick Bonfield Published
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The Surprising PGA Tour Pro Outdriving LIV Golf's Bryson DeChambeau At The Open
Hitting the golf ball a long way is Bryson DeChambeau's thing, but one player outperformed him in the driving distance category during round one of the Open...
By Barry Plummer Published
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Is There Still Hope For Bryson DeChambeau At The Open?
Bryson DeChambeau had a challenging day at the Open Championship, but some of these interesting stats suggest it might not be over for the US Open Champion...
By Barry Plummer Published
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This Revealing Stat Shows What Rory McIlroy Must Improve In Major Championship Golf
Rory McIlroy got off to an inauspicious start in tough conditions at the 152nd Open Championship at Royal Troon. Looking at the data, that’s perhaps not a surprise…
By Nick Bonfield Published