Latest articles by Fergus Bisset
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'Nobody Else Cares About Your Game Or Your Score' – Are Golfers Too Self-Important... And Where Does It Come From?
Are golfers really that self-important? Fergus Bisset considers it from a personal perspective and wonders if we have a real problem…
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What Are My Options If I Feel A Ruling I Got Was Incorrect?
What can you do if you think you’ve been given a wrong ruling? Is there any recourse or do you just have to grin and bear it?
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The Hidden Costs Of Golf: What You’re Not Budgeting For
Most of the costs associated with golf are pretty obvious, but there are others you may not have considered. It’s good to be aware of them...
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The 10 Oldest Golf Clubs Outside The UK
Allowing one per country, we look at the 10 oldest golf clubs outside the UK still in existence today. They are spread across the continents.
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Is Tour Player Petulance On The Rise?
Are the top players behaving in a moodier manner, or is it simply that the way the modern world works means they’re more closely under the microscope?
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Was 'The Concession' A Great Act Of Sportsmanship Or A Crazy Thing To Do In A Ryder Cup?
When Jack Nicklaus gave Tony Jacklin a putt to tie the 1969 Ryder Cup, did he do the right thing, or was it a competitive mistake?
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Are Six Captain's Picks Too Many For The Ryder Cup Teams?
Are six captain's picks too many for the Ryder Cup teams? We look at the arguments for and against
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Can A Stroke Be Cancelled In Golf?
Are there any circumstances in the Rules of golf in which a shot or stroke can be cancelled with a requirement for the person involved to play again?
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Is It Acceptable To Change Shoes In The Car Park?
In years gone by, it was considered poor etiquette at many clubs but is it now fully acceptable to change into your golf shoes in the car park?
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I Think My Ball Went Into A Penalty Area But I Can’t Find It. What Shall I do?
You can’t find your ball and it seems likely it’s gone into a penalty area. But how likely is it? Are you sure? What should you do next?
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I Went To The Driving Range At Lunch And I’ve Discovered The Secret To Golf…
Fergus Bisset has cracked it. After 40 years of trying, he’s finally found the key to the game that has both enamoured him and driven him mad.
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A Brief History Of The Golf Ball: Where We've Been, Where We Are And Where We're Going
From wood and hairy through feathery and gutty to the wound rubber and the modern multi-layered, we plot a brief history of the golf ball
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The Golf Rules You’re Probably Breaking
There are a few Rules in golf that are very easy to break without knowing about it. Check these and you might avoid an embarrassing situation on course.
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Is It Ever Okay To Walk Off A Golf Course During A Round?
Golf can be extremely frustrating, but is it ever acceptable to call it quits when the going gets tough?
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5 Of The Most Obscure Ways To Get Disqualified In Golf
Disqualification is the ultimate penalty in golf. Here we take a look at some ways you might be disqualified that you may not be aware of.
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If I Were In Charge Of The Rules Of Golf, I’d Make These 5 Changes
The Rules of Golf are designed to be as fair and straightforward as possible. But there are some that Fergus Bisset would change...
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Who Are The Best Golfers Of All Time?
We look at some of the very best players ever to swing a golf club. These are the best men and women to have played the game over the last 150 years.
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Best Golf Drinks Bottles And Mugs 2025
If you need a drinks bottle for the course, or want a golf-inspired mug for the home, then we've got some top picks just for you.
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What Should You Do If You Know Someone Has Cheated?
If you see someone breaking the Rules and it looks like they’ve done it wilfully, what should you do? Should you approach them? Should you report it?
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Best Golf Hip Flasks 2025
A selection of our favorite hip flasks for golfers, so that you can enjoy a small tipple on the fairways.
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Do You Always Have To Play The Golf Ball As It Lies… Or Are There Exceptions?
Do you have to accept the lie of your golf ball no matter where it comes to rest on the course? Or are there instances when you can improve your situation?
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Is This The Busiest Man In Golf?
In 2025, Dumbarnie Links’ General Manager David Scott is captain of The PGA of GB&I and has been named honorary professional for the Royal and Ancient Golf Club.
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Can You Adjust A Golf Club During A Round?
Many modern golf clubs come with adjustable lofts and weight positions. Off the course, you can tinker with these, but can you do it during a round?
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What’s The Most Rage-Inducing Thing In Golf? No, It’s Not Slow Play...
Fergus Bisset counts down the five things in golf that cause him to feel most angry. We’re not saying Fergus has a short fuse on the golf course, but…
