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7 Ways Golf Clubs Can (And Should) Be More Welcoming To Juniors
Here's PGA Professional Emma Booth's advice for golf clubs on the best ways to make junior golfers feel more welcome
By Emma Booth Published
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'If Everyone Used AimPoint It Would Speed Up Play... It's The Fastest Way To Read A Green'
Despite its popularity on tour, AimPoint has received its fair share of criticism. Europe's senior instructor, Jamie Donaldson, has his say on the matter...
By Barry Plummer Published
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Data Reveals How Many 3-Putts Amateur Golfers Make Per Round
3-putts are extremely frustrating and damaging to your scorecard, but how often do they occur for amateur golfers in the average round? This data reveals all...
By Barry Plummer Published
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What Do The Best Wedge Players On The PGA Tour Use?
Sam De’Ath takes a look into what wedge models the best players around the greens on the PGA Tour employ
By Sam De'Ath Published
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10 Shot Challenge - Remote Cart vs Carrying On The UK's Highest Golf Course!
Staff Writers Dan Parker and Joe Ferguson head to the highest golf course in the UK for a unique take on the 10 shot challenge...
By Dan Parker Published
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The 9 Food And Drink Items Every Golf Club Should Have On The Menu
Some things just tell you that you are at a golf club. These beverages and meals are favourites among golfers and should be available in all clubhouses
By Roderick Easdale Published
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Monthly Trivia Special: Impressive Stats, Facts and Figures From Around The Golfing World
Are you interested in golf trivia and keen to learn more about stand-out performances in the men's and women's professional games? You've come to the right place...
By Nick Bonfield Published
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What Is AimPoint In Golf And How Does It Work? Find Out If Switching Could Make You A Better Putter...
AimPoint is very popular on the PGA Tour, but what is it and how does it work? We asked Jamie Donaldson, Europe's Senior AimPoint Instructor, to shed some light
By Barry Plummer Published
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'Being Hoisted Out Of Bed And Starting Again, You Get Some Kind Of Social Structure Back. It's Been A Saviour For Me' – Meet The PGA Pro Helping Stroke Survivors Change Their Lives Through Golf
For the past seven years, Fleetwood Golf Club professional Dan Skelcher has been working wonders with some very resilient golfers
By Mark Townsend Published
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Replacing Irons And Woods With A Hybrid?... How To Decide The Equivalent Number Loft
Choosing a hybrid can be confusing. Carly Frost helps you understand the decision-making process
By Carly Frost Published
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Which Professional Golfers Smoke Cigarettes?
Golf is one of those sports you can play while puffing away. But which members of the worldwide professional golfing tours partake?
By Roderick Easdale Published
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Let's Not Kid Ourselves... Data On Participation Numbers Doesn't Seem To Match The Reality
Women's golf is in the best place it's ever been, but we consider why many golf clubs have the right to question this
By Alison Root Published
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I've Loved The Game Of Golf For 40 Years, But Here Are 5 Things I’d Change About It
Fergus Bisset has played golf for several decades and is obsessed by the game, but there are certain things he would change…
By Fergus Bisset Published
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I've Caddied At Royal County Down Since I Was 11... These Are The 5 Biggest Mistakes Amateur Golfers Make
With 15 years of experience under my belt, it's fair to say I've seen almost all of what NOT to do on the golf course. Here are the key mistakes to avoid...
By Conor Keenan Published
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Is This The Most Eye-Catching Women’s Golf Shoe Yet?
Duca del Cosma teams up with athletic wear brand Lucky in Love to produce a limited-edition golf shoe
By Alison Root Published
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The Big Junior Golf Survey: What Do Young Players Think About Dress Codes, Adult Members, How They’re Treated, Mobile Phones And More…
We asked 45 juniors how they feel about various aspects of golf club life, from dress codes and etiquette to how they’re treated by adults
By Nick Bonfield Published
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'It's My Biggest Passion and I Don't Know What On Earth I'd Do Without It' – Meet The Golf-Obsessed Teenage YouTubers Passionate About Growing The Game
Cameron and Jasmine Davies, 12 and 14 respectively, share a love of the game and have their own golf-specific YouTube channel
By Nick Bonfield Published
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Some Tee Time Booking Systems At Members' Clubs Seem Archaic And Biased... So What Is The Fairest Method?
Many golf clubs around the world use a tee time booking system, but there are different methods to allow golfers to secure a slot. So... which is fairest?
By Barry Plummer Published
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Is There An Official Limit To Cash Prizes For Amateur Competitions? Find Out If Your Golf Club Is Breaking The Rules
Is your golf club unwittingly breaking the amateur rules set out by The R&A by awarding too much prize money in amateur competitions?
By Roderick Easdale Published
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Golf Clubs Must Do More To Prevent Avoidable Slow Play... And Stop Blaming Golfers!
It's easy to point the finger at golfers when things slow down on the course, but golf clubs should be doing more to prevent avoidable slow play...
By Barry Plummer Published
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Man Fears Female Golf Pro Will Look Like Paige Spiranac And Distract His Grandson... What Social Media Is Telling Us About The Women's Game
PGA Professional Emma Booth provides an insight into what we can learn about women's golf through social media
By Emma Booth Published
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How Many Golfers Are There In The World?
The number differs based on how exactly you define the term 'golfers', but either way, it's heartening to see millions upon millions of people engaging with the game around the world
By Roderick Easdale Published
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I Just Beat My Best Golf Score By 7 Shots... Here's How I Did It
Plenty of golfers will relate to feeling stuck in their pursuit of progress, but these five steps helped me to proactively improve my game...
By Barry Plummer Published
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Heading To The 1st Tee? Stop Right There! This Data Proves Why The Range Might Be A Better Choice...
Getting better at golf requires more than just playing regularly on the course, with the data suggesting that practise time could be the key to success...
By Carly Frost Published
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‘Older Members Are Very Dismissive Of Young Golfers. It’s Really Annoying’ – What Do Juniors Really Think About Adults At Their Clubs?
In Golf Monthly’s big junior golf survey, the subject of adult treatment of younger members at clubs received some strong responses. Here’s what a selection of under-18 golfers said…
By Nick Bonfield Published
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What Is A Bogey In Golf?
If you are new to the game, you might be wondering... what is a bogey in golf? We explain everything you need to know about this key golfing term...
By Matt Cradock Last updated
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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