Latest articles by Fergus Bisset
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Who Is Grant Horvat And Why Is He So Popular?The golf content creator is known for his challenge matches on YouTube, where he has built a huge audience
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Scheffler v Woods v McIlroy – Who Is Statistically The Best Ball-Striker?All three have the ability to hit the ball beautifully, but are there stats to confirm which of these greats hits the ball best?
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A Golf Swing Trainer Delivering A Useful Lesson – HackMotion Could Change Your GameSponsor Content Created With HackMotion
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I’ve Played Golf For 40 Years – These Are The 5 Biggest Lessons I've LearnedI've played golf as a junior, a youth, a (just about) adult and a senior in waiting… It’s taught me quite a lot!
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Can (And Should) Handicap Secretaries Do More To Spot Bogus Handicap Submissions?Those who manipulate their handicaps are cheating at golf. What can secretaries and committees do to identify the culprits? Could they do more?
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Counterfeit Golf Equipment Is Everywhere. How Do You Spot Fake Gear?There’s an increasing amount of fake golf equipment in circulation. How do you spot the counterfeits to avoid being scammed?
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There Have Been No Slow Play Shot Penalties On The PGA Tour Since 2017. Does It Need A New Pace-Of-Play Policy (And What Should It Be)?We continue to hear complaints about slow play at the elite level, but if it’s a problem, why are more players not penalised strokes?
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Every Item All Golfers Need In Their Bag (And Some They Don’t!)What do you really need when you head out for a round of golf? We give you a list of the essentials… and some things you could do without
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Player Vs Palmer Vs Nicklaus: Who Drove The Golf Ball Further?They were the big three of the 1960s, but which of these greats of the game was the longest hitter?
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My Ball Ended On A Set Of Steps And I Wanted To Play It. My Opponent Said I Had To Drop. Did I Have To?If you find your ball in an unusual position, on a set of steps for instance, are you required to drop away from them? Can you play it as it lies?
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5 Key Things To Consider If You’re Thinking Of Changing Golf ClubHad enough of your current golf club? We give you five key things to consider when looking for a new golfing home…
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My Opponent Replaced The Flagstick Without Being Asked And It Deflected My Putt, Which Might Have Gone In. Was That Allowed?What happens if the person you’re playing against deliberately deflects your putt by replacing the flagstick as your ball is headed for the hole?
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A Fellow Golfer Dropped A Ball From Well Below Knee Height And Then Played A Shot. What Should Have Happened Next?What do you do if you drop a golf ball incorrectly and then play a shot? Should you replay? Are you disqualified?
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'I Find It Rather Rude When Someone I’m Playing With Pulls Out A Mobile On The 1st Hole And Doesn’t Put It Away Again' – Has Phone Usage Become Too Widespread On The Golf Course?Self-confessed golfing puritan Fergus Bisset wonders if, through excessive mobile phone usage, many are missing out on the simple pleasures of golf
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A Fellow Golfer Shifted A Movable Obstruction That Was Out Of Bounds So They Could Stand To Play Their Ball. Was That A Penalty?Are you allowed to shift a movable obstruction if it’s not actually on the golf course? Is there a penalty for doing so?
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A Fellow Player Measured Two Club-Lengths Instead Of One And Took Her Stroke. Is That A Penalty?Is it a penalty in golf to measure two club-lengths? Are there instances when it is correct to measure two club-lengths?
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My Ball Was On The Fringe But I Repaired A Pitch Mark On The Green. Is That Allowed?Are you allowed to repair a pitch mark on the green when your ball is not on the putting surface? Is there a penalty if you do so?
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'We Talk Endlessly About Slow Play As Though It's A Disease. It Isn’t, It’s A Symptom' – Could Technology Be The Solution To This Golfing Scourge?Should we be turning to tech to solve the pace of play problem in golf?
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I Took My Bag Into A Bunker And Set It Down Before Making A Stroke. Is That OK?There are plenty of ways you can incur a penalty when playing from a bunker. Is taking your bag in and setting it on the sand one of them?
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How Far Did Walter Hagen Drive The Golf Ball?Walter Hagen was a golfing legend: an athlete, a playboy and a pioneering professional. How far could he hit the ball at the peak of his powers?
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What Does GUR Stand For In Golf?GUR is a commonly used acronym in golf, but what does it stand for and why is it important in the game?
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A Playing Partner Gave Me Advice On The Takeaway When I Didn’t Ask For It. Is That A Breach Of The Rules?If you get unsolicited advice on the golf course from a fellow player, is there going to be a penalty? If so… What is it?
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Is Golf Becoming Too Expensive? I Think It's A MythFergus Bisset wants to dispel the potentially harmful belief that the cost of golf is ballooning and becoming prohibitive
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My Playing Partner Pressed Down An Old Hole Plug Before Putting Over it. Is That Allowed?There are certain repair jobs allowed on a putting green. Is pressing down an old hold plug one of them?
