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Buying Guides
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Best Golf Books 2026 - 12 of my favorite golf books, from instruction, to classic golf storiesIf you're looking for some inspiration for a good read or a great present then here's a great starting point
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Best Golf Gloves For Women 2026When it comes to golf gloves there are plenty of options on the market. Here we take a look at the best golf gloves for women
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Best Puma Golf Shoes 2026We take a look at the best Puma golf shoes currently on the market
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Best Nike Golf Shoes 2026A guide to the best Nike golf shoes currently on the market, from classic looks to street styled footwear
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Best G/FORE Golf Shoes 2026We take a look at the best golf shoes for men and women from the ever-popular G/FORE range
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Best Under Armour Golf Shoes 2026A brand synonymous with Jordan Spieth, we've looked at some of the best golf shoes currently made by Under Armour
Features
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How Far Does The Average Amateur Golfer Hit Their Pitching Wedge In 2026?Most amateur golfers could tell you how far they hit their driver, but how many know their carry yardage with a pitching wedge? Latest Shot Scope data revealed
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Was Scottie Scheffler's 'Casual' Attire On The Golf Course Acceptable? - Our (Unanimous) VerdictA viral video of World No.1 Scottie Scheffler playing golf at North Berwick in gym shorts and a collarless shirt has been circulating on social media this week
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Slow Golfers Are Rightly Derided… But Are Extremely Fast Players Also Selfish?Golfers whose sole mission appears to be setting a new PB for the quickest-ever round can also wind people up
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I'm Loving Golf More Than Ever And I Have The World Handicap System To ThankThere’s no question the World Handicap System is divisive, but as a nomadic golfer, it’s made me enjoy every round more
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The 10 Most Popular Golf Balls On The PGA Tour In 2026What golf balls do the world's best players use? One ball (two models) dominate the list...
News
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10 Past Champions Not Playing In The 2026 OpenWinners of The Open are exempt until the age of 55, or 60 if they triumphed before 2024, so which past champions are not playing this week?
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Past Champion Louis Oosthuizen Forced To Withdraw From 2026 Open Due To InjuryThe 2010 champion has been forced to pull out of the year's final Major
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The Open Championship 2026 Tee Times: Round One And TwoThe tee times for the first two rounds of the 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale have been released, with Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy leading two huge featured groups
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Who Are The Previous Open Winners At Royal Birkdale? It's A List Packed With Golfing GreatsThe list of previous Open champions at Royal Birkdale is jam packed of golfing greats, showing that the Southport links sees the cream really rise to the top
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ISCO Championship Prize Money Payout 2026: How Much Does The Winner Earn?The PGA Tour and DP World Tour's opposite event is offering up a modest tournament purse at Hurstbourne Country Club in Louisville, Kentucky
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Matt Fitzpatrick Debuts New Bespoke Links Putter At Genesis Scottish OpenThe Englishman is debuting a new Bettinardi putter at the Genesis Scottish Open, with it featuring a different sole to help with the links conditions
Tips
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8 Ways To Improve Your Putting As A High-Handicap GolferOur personalised, data-driven guide to improving putting for high-handicap golfers using expert tips, drills and instructional videos
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A Lesson On The Parallax Paradox Solved My Golf Alignment IssuesWith the help of a stick and a swimming noodle, Top 50 Coach Josh Mayo explained why my golf ball doesn't go where I want it to... it's the parallax paradox!
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Stop Swaying In The Golf Swing With A Footwork Drill To Strike It PureInconsistent ball striking could be a result of swaying off the ball, but improving your footwork with one simple drill can help you to strike it pure
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How To Master The High (And Low) Launch Wedge Shot With Simple Setup ChangesRelying on one stock wedge shot is not an effective way to shoot lower scores. These simple setup tweaks can help you to vary flight and cut your handicap
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Why You Need To Try Cross-Handed Chipping (And A Pro Guide To Master It)Matt Fitzpatrick has the best short game on the planet in 2026, so we asked a top PGA pro to help you master his famous cross-handed chipping technique...
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The 5 Shots Every Average Golfer Needs (If They Want To Shoot Lower Scores)We identify the five key areas of the game where efficient improvement will help you shave the most shots off your handicap
Golf Rules
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My Ball Came To Rest Between Two Cuts Of Turf. Do I get Relief, Even If It’s Not GUR?If your ball ends up in the seam between two cuts of recently laid turf, are you automatically entitled to a free drop?
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Everything You Need To Know About Golf’s Out Of Bounds RuleOur Rules Expert Fergus Bisset gives you a guide to the Rules surrounding out of bounds in golf. Get them right and you could save time and strokes.
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My Ball Came To Rest In An Animal Print In A Bunker. Is That A Free Drop?Do you get a free drop from an animal’s foot mark in a bunker? If so, how do you go about taking relief?
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I Played A Match And My Opponent Putted “Side Saddle.” Is That Allowed?Are you allowed to stand alongside the ball pointing towards the hole and make a putt, in “side saddle” fashion? If not, what’s the penalty for doing so?
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My Playing Partner Brushed Away Sand On The Fringe Before Making A Stroke. Should It Have Been A Penalty?Are you allowed to brush away sand on the fringe of a green? If not, what is the penalty if you do so?
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My Club Touched The Sand In A Bunker When I was Measuring My Relief Area. Is That A Penalty?If you touch the sand in a bunker with your club before a shot, you may or may not have broken a Rule. What about if you do so when measuring for a drop?
Deals
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Amazon Prime Day Is Over, But These 24 Deals Are Still LiveThe 2026 event may have officially finished but it looks like Amazon has kept a number of deals live right now.
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With Only A Few Hours Left Of Amazon Prime Day 2026, I Can't Believe These TaylorMade Golf Balls Haven't Sold Out YetThe golf balls of choice for the likes of Fleetwood, McIlroy and Morikawa are all discounted during Amazon Prime Day
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Hurry! Amazon's Prime Day Sale Ends Tonight - Here Are 33 Golf Deals I Recommend Jumping AtWith only a few hours left of the 2026 Prime Day event, there are still plenty of deals live but won't be for much longer
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These 4th of July-themed TaylorMade Golf Balls Are A Perfect Way To Celebrate The 250th Birthday Of The USADeals It's the last day of the Amazon Prime Day sales, but there are plenty of golf deals still to be had, including these specially branded TaylorMade TP5 and Tour Response balls
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This Training Aid Could Save Your Ballstriking This Summer And It's Now On Sale For Amazon Prime DayIf you're after better contact and a straighter ball flight, the Eyeline Speed Trap 2.0 training should be your first purchase during the Amazon Prime Day sales
Coupons
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Garmin promo codes in Jul 2026 |SPONSORED These Garmin promo codes can help you save on the brand's smart watches, rangefinders & GPS trackers for golf.
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Stewart Golf discount codes for Jul 2026 |SPONSORED Use these Stewart Golf discount codes to save on the brand's range of electric trolleys, plus cart, bags and accessories.
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Worldwide Golf Shops Coupons for July 2026SPONSORED Find one of these Worldwide Golf Shops coupons to save on all kinds of golf goods including gadgets, balls, bags & clothing.
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TRUE linkswear discount codes for July 2026SPONSORED Use one of the latest TRUE linkswear discount codes to save on sport-focused footwear & apparel from the brand founded by Ryan & Jason Moore.
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Stance promo codes for July 2026SPONSORED Use one of these Stance promo codes to save on sports apparel including t-shirts, sports underwear & golf socks.
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Global Golf Coupons for July 2026SPONSORED Add one of these Global Golf coupons to your order to save on top-of-the-range golf clubs, apparel, footwear & accessories.
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The Quality Golf Course Architect Who Flew Under The Radar... And Five Of His Enduring CreationsWe take a look at the legacy of Tom Williamson, one of the Midlands' less well-known but prolific course designers
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Looking For A Base To Tour England’s Most Golf-Rich County? I Stumbled Across This Perfect SolutionRob Smith enjoys a visit to this excellent golf resort, which is perfectly located for playing some premier-league Yorkshire courses but also a destination in its own right
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Love Golf And Whisky? I Visited The Perfect Island Retreat That Delivers On BothI recently travelled to The Machrie on the island of Islay to experience stunning golf and iconic whisky
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John Deere Classic Betting Tips 2026: Can Baz Improve On Last Week's Runner-Up Selection?Our betting expert tipped the runner-up last week on the PGA Tour, but he fancies his chances of going one better with three tips at the John Deere Classic
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From Historic Links To Unusual Parkland Terrain And A Hilltop Beauty: The English County That's Got It AllJeremy Ellwood experiences a very enjoyable mix of Somerset's hilltop, links and parkland courses in fine spring weather on his latest visit to this western county
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I Enjoyed My Visit To This Lovely Parkland Layout On The Outskirts Of The Welsh CapitalJeremy Ellwood finally plays Whitchurch Golf Club, which he had passed within a few hundred yards of many times on the M4 but never before visited
