Latest articles by Baz Plummer
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5 Things Every Amateur Golfer Should Copy From JJ Spaun's Superb US Open Winning Golf Swing
Replicating the swing of a US Open Champion will feel out of reach for most golfers, but every amateur can copy 5 things that JJ Spaun does superbly well
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I Think The Major Schedule Is Fundamentally Flawed... But I Know How To Fix It
With Major Championships and signature events coming thick and fast, we barely get a chance to breathe. I'd make this change to revitalise men's golf...
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'Thank You For Your Brief But Unyielding Reign Of Terror' - My Love Letter To Oakmont
The 2025 US Open at Oakmont had everything, from unrelenting carnage to a blockbuster ending, and I must say... I loved every single minute of it!
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Should Players Be Punished For Angry Outbursts At US Open?
Oakmont Country Club is getting to some of the top names in the game, leading to angry outbursts on the course, but should they be punished for their actions?
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I'm Finding The US Open TV Coverage Hard To Watch... But These 4 Changes Would Re-Engage Golf Fans
The US Open TV coverage has tested the extent of my engagement levels so far, but these four changes would re-engage golf fans and improve the overall quality
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I Get It's A US Open, But The Pace Of Play Is Soul-Destroying
I am a huge advocate for the US Open being hard, but watching pros take almost six hours to play a round of golf is ludicrous. Amateurs would be lambasted...
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I Want To See Players Struggle, Not A Bloated Birdie-Fest... Should A Score Of Par (Or Worse) Win The US Open?
We haven't seen a US Open win at par or worse since 2018, but do we want more golf courses to test players to that extent? The GM team have their say...
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'I Want Carnage At Major Championships' – The 5 Hardest Holes At Oakmont Will Terrorise Players At The US Open
Oakmont is shaping up to be a worth opponent for the best golfers in the world, as they aim to capture a US Open victory, but which holes will play the hardest?
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‘I’m Certain They Wouldn’t Finish’ - US Open Stars Predict How An 18-Handicapper Would Fare Around Oakmont
Oakmont Country Club is shaping up to be one of the toughest tests in recent US Open memory, so how many shots would an 18-handicapper take to play it?
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I’ve Predicted The Winner Of The Last 3 Consecutive Majors… This +750 Treble Is The Best Bet At The 2025 US Open
Finding the best bet at the 2025 US Open comes with added pressure for me, after predicting the last 3 Major winners, but I think I've done it with this treble
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I Asked Google Gemini To Pick The 2025 US Open Winner... But I Banned It From Picking Scheffler!
Picking the winner of the 2025 US Open is a tricky task, so I asked Google Gemini to give me a hand. Its response was obvious, so I banned Scottie Scheffler...
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I’m Stunned By My Course Handicap At Oakmont… How Many Shots Would You Get Off The Championship Tees?
Oakmont Country Club is considered one of the toughest US Open venues, but I was still shocked by how many shots my course handicap gives me! Check yours here
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How To Play The Toughest Bunker Shot In Golf – Can You Escape The Sand Unscathed?
Bunker shots can be hard at the best of times, but this scenario is perhaps the toughest challenge of all. Fortunately, our pro can help you escape the sand
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Golf's Putting Precipice: At What Distance Is A 3-Putt More Likely Than A 1-Putt?
We all would like to improve our proximity to the hole, but at what distance is a 3-putt more likely than a 1-putt? This data reveals the putting precipice...
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Golf Warm-Up Exercises: 5 Things Every Golfer Should Do Before Their Round
Golf warm-up exercises are crucial to improving your scoring and give you the best chance of success in competitions... but many golfers foolishly overlook them
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Is Golf's Countback System Fit For Purpose?
The countback system in golf is a method of resolving ties in a competition, but is it fit for purpose? I evaluate the method and provide a few alternate ideas
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Do You Make These 4 Crucial Fairway Bunker Setup Changes? (The Data Suggests Most Amateurs Do NOT)
Fairway bunkers cost amateur golfers so many shots, but with a few simple setup changes from PGA professional Peter Finch, you can escape the sand unscathed
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'It Sends Shivers Down My Spine' – How To Play The Scariest Shot In Golf
There are some golf shots that instantly strike fear into even the bravest of weekend warriors... but making three simple changes can remove that fear
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Do You Drive The Ball Further Than Other Golfers In Your Country (And What About Other Nations Too)?
Thanks to the latest Shot Scope Data, we can now reveal which country has the longest amateur driving distance average. See the full top-10 leaderboard here...
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The Root Cause Of This Common Golf Swing Fault Occurs Before The Club Even Moves... Let's Fix It NOW!
If you are struggling with your ball striking, or your swing feels out of sequence, this common fault could be the problem... but I can help you fix it!
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Do You Make These Crucial Changes At Setup When Hitting An Iron Or A Hybrid? So Many Amateurs Get This Wrong...
The subtle changes at setup when hitting an iron or a hybrid could be the difference between brilliant ball striking and hopelessly hacking it around...
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3 Things The Best Golfers In The World Do On The Tee Box (And Why You Must Copy Them)
Copying the best golfers in the world is difficult due to their elite technical ability, but every amateur golfer can do these 3 things to improve off the tee
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Want To Play Better Golf This Weekend? I Can Cure Your Slice In 60 Minutes...
So many amateurs are plagued with a slice, which hampers their scoring potential on the golf course. However, with my expert tips, I can cure you in 60 minutes
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How To Solve Slow Play: A 12-Point Action Plan For Golfers, Greenkeepers And Club Managers
Slow play is a significant problem in golf, which we must all play our part in solving, so I decided to set out a 12-point action plan for all concerned parties
