Latest articles by Nick Bonfield
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10 Things All Great Golfers Do... That You Don't!
It's not just natural ability and incredible skill that sets the top players apart. You don't have to hit the golf ball 300 yards to improve your game...
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I Was Told I Had To Play From The 'Tees Of The Day' – Some Golf Clubs Need To Wake Up
The World Handicap System provides a course handicap for every set of tees. But what happens when you can’t make your own choice?
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I Don’t Care If You’re Playing In A Match Or Competition… Everyone Is Equal On The Golf Course
Should priority be given to certain individuals and groups on the golf course, or should etiquette, respect and equality always be the guiding principles?
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Dear Masters Tournament Committee: Please Change The Final-Round Pin Positions On 16 And 18
The back nine at Augusta National on Masters Sunday is scintillating, but I’ve been campaigning for different pin positions on 16 and 18 for years...
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‘The 17th Has No Right To Be In That Closing Stretch’ – My 1-18 Ranking Of The Holes At Augusta National (From Best To Worst)
The Masters is universally popular and Augusta National is at the top of most golfers’ bucket lists, but it's not perfect. Here, I rank the holes from best to worst...
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12 Things You Didn’t Know About Augusta (The City, Not The Golf Club)
Most golf fans are very familiar with Augusta National Golf Club, the iconic host venue for The Masters Tournament, but what about the city it's located in?
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Is This The (Unexpected) Reason That Rory McIlroy Has Never Won The Masters?
On the surface, it appears that Rory McIlroy is the perfect fit for Augusta National, but he hasn't managed to get over the line. His scorecards indicate why...
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I Know It's Controversial, But The Last Three Holes At Augusta National Need A Rethink
Augusta National is arguably the best golf course on the planet, but I find the last three holes at the home of The Masters slightly underwhelming...
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I Looked Back At 10 Years Of Masters Winners’ Scorecards… 3 Things REALLY Stand Out
There are different ways to skin a cat, but the last ten Masters winners all have these three things in common. Here are two keys to win at Augusta National…
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I've Been To The Masters And These Are The 5 Best And 5 Worst Holes
Augusta National is a picture-perfect golf course, but are holes that appear the best on television the same when you're on the ground? Let's see...
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This Masters Champion Is The Only Winner In 51 YEARS To Not Shoot Under-Par On Augusta National's Par 5s
It’s almost always the case that you must play the par 5s well at Augusta National if you want to win The Masters, but this one man is the exception to the rule
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How Often Do Golfers Win Majors With A Double-Bogey On The Scorecard? I Looked At Every Men's Winner’s Card Since 2000 To Find Out
It seems logical that avoiding mistakes and banishing double-bogeys from the scorecard is the key to Major Championship success, but is that actually the case?
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Perfection Doesn't Exist: 12 Things I'd Change To Make The Masters Even Better
Clearly, The Masters is a fantastic golf tournament and fans are almost universal in their love of the event and Augusta National. But could it be improved?
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The 9 Infuriating Etiquette Errors I See Most Often
Most things about the game of golf bring me joy, but these etiquette gaffes are more common than they should be and wind me up on a consistent basis
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I Feel Like Some Golf Club Members Stare Me Down As A Visitor. Is It Paranoia Or Reality?
Visitors can be treated with a degree of suspicion and distrust by some people at some golf clubs, and I don't understand why
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'If You’re Constantly Chasing Your Best Score Or Facing An Uphill Battle To Play To Handicap, It’s Hard To Feel Relaxed' – What Is The Perfect Handicap For Optimal Golfing Enjoyment?
When it comes to how much fun you can have on the golf course, how much does ability factor into the equation? Does a lower handicap mean more enjoyment?
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I Used To Swear By Putting In A Card Every Time I Played Golf… But I’ve Changed My Mind
I always felt submitting a handicap card every time I played a round of golf was the way to go. However, recent events have altered my opinion…
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The 14 Things I Learned From Watching Every Episode Of Full Swing Season 3
Netflix has just released Full Swing Season 3. These are my key takeaways after watching every episode of the popular golf docuseries...
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‘The Golfers Aren’t Boring. But, Crucially, They’re Not Exciting’ – Netflix Struggles For Stars And Storylines In Full Swing Season 3
The third season of Netflix's Full Swing is mildly interesting to golf fans, but it hardly sets the pulse racing and exposes the lack of characters in the men's professional game
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I Re-Watched Happy Gilmore. Here’s A Tongue-In-Cheek Look At The 25 Golfing Inaccuracies That Made Me Chuckle
The news that Happy Gilmore 2 is in production prompted Nick Bonfield to go back and watch the original, which is full of golf-related comedy gold....
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Why I'm Seriously Considering Boycotting Men's Professional Golf Until The Masters
As we approach the new year, men’s professional golf is still engulfed in uncertainty. Will things eventually be resolved or will greed continue to prevail?
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Golf’s Little Joys: 11 'Small' Things I Love About The Game
Clearly, shooting a great score is pleasing, but it doesn’t happen every day. These 11 more subtle things about the game of golf always bring a smile to my face
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I Was Investigated For Handicapping Violations… Don’t Make The Same Mistake As Me
I’m a strong advocate of iGolf, but I was investigated for breaching its regulations. When it comes to handicapping, we all have a responsibility to play by the rules
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There's A Growing Divide Between Club Members And Nomadic Golfers When It Comes To Handicapping... And I'm Concerned About It
Some golfers believe competition play should be a pre-requisite to achieving a ‘valid’ handicap, while others feel you should be able to submit a card whenever you want
