
Roderick Easdale
Contributing Writer Roderick is the author of the critically acclaimed comic golf novel, Summer At Tangents. Golf courses and travel are Roderick’s particular interests. He writes travel articles and general features for the magazine, travel supplement and website. He also compiles the magazine's crossword. He is a member of Trevose Golf & Country Club and has played golf in around two dozen countries. Cricket is his other main sporting love. He is also the author of five non-fiction books, four of which are still in print: The Novel Life of PG Wodehouse; The Don: Beyond Boundaries; Wally Hammond: Gentleman & Player and England’s Greatest Post-War All Rounder.
Latest articles by Roderick Easdale
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How To Watch Phoenix Open: TV & Streaming Details For The PGA Tour's 'People's Open'
Hideki Matsuyama, who holds a one-shot lead, is aiming to join a select group today. But a tense tight final day is in prospect with the top of the leaderboard as packed as the crowds will be around the infamous 16th hole
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What Do Golf Club Secretaries Actually Do?
The role of a golf club secretary has changed at many clubs in recent years
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How To Watch Justin Rose Hunt A Tournament Record: TV & Streaming Details For The Farmers Insurance Open
Justin Rose leads by six shots going into the final round with history beckoning
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What Do People Mean When They Refer To Golf's 'Governing Bodies'?
Golf has two governing bodies and they determine what golf is and how the sport is to be played...
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How To Watch LIV Golf Promotions 2026: TV Coverage, Free Streaming In UK & Canada
How to watch from anywhere to see which three players will receive wild cards today to the LIV Golf League 2026 in the three-stage shootout at Black Diamond Ranch
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How Many Club Championships Has Donald Trump Reportedly Won?
Donald Trump is so proud of his golfing successes that he's even had them posted on the official White House social media account...
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How To Watch TGL Golf: Boston Common Golf vs Los Angeles GC
All the broadcast and streaming info for as Rory McIlroy plays alongside Keegan Bradley in the second match of the second season of the indoor golf league
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In Memoriam: Golfing Greats We Lost In 2025
We remember some leading figures in golf who passed away this year
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7 Things I’d Change About Golf TV Coverage
How can the coverage of golf on television be made even better? I have a few ideas up my sleeve...
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How To Watch Golf Channel Games: TV & Streaming Details, Timings
Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy compete in a new made-for-television golf format – here's how to watch Golf Channel Games online and on TV from anywhere.
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How To Watch Hero World Challenge: TV Coverage, Streaming
Sepp Straka leads by a shot from World No.1 Scottie Scheffler going into the final round – we have all the info on how to watch from anywhere
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How To Watch Australian Open Golf 2025: TV & Streaming Information As Rory McIlroy Headlines Down Under
Rory McIlroy headlines the field in down under – here's how to watch the Australian Open online and on TV, potentially for free, and from anywhere.
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How To Watch The Skins Game: Streaming Details as Tommy Fleetwood, Shane Lowry, Xander Schauffele, Keegan Bradley Compete On Black Friday
A popular competition has been revived for Black Friday, with Tommy Fleetwood, Shane Lowry, Xander Schauffele and Keegan Bradley competing – here's how to watch
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How To Watch The DP World Tour Championship 2025: TV & Streaming Info For Race To Dubai Decider
Rory McIlroy is part of a star-studded field competing in the climax of the Race to Dubai– here's how to watch the DP World Tour Championship online and on TV from anywhere.
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Worm Casts Are Rife In Autumn – But What Are They And Can They Be Tapped Down With A Club?
What do the Rules of Golf allow you to do if you are impeded by one of these? It's important to know if you plan to get out on the course this Autumn...
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Items All Mid-Handicap Golfers Should Have In Their Golf Bags
What things does a golfer with a handicap index in the 10-20 range need to carry to maximise their enjoyment of a round and minimise their score?
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How To Watch Abu Dhabi Championship 2025: TV & Streaming Info
Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood and Robert MacIntyre are in action at Yas Links – here's how to watch the Abu Dhabi Championship online and on TV from anywhere.
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Ted Scott v Steve Williams – Which Caddie Has Earned More Money?
How does carrying Scottie Scheffler’s bag compare to carrying Tiger’s one?
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What's The Largest Ever Margin Of Victory In A Golf Tournament?
Some of these records are long-standing ones and will probably never be beaten
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Do Putts Turn More On Fast Greens Or Slow Greens?
How much break should you allow for on different types of greens?
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The Difference Between Four-Ball and Foursomes In Golf
The first two days of the Ryder Cup feature 16 four-ball and foursomes matches. But what is the key difference between these formats?
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What Is Foursomes? How Ryder Cup Alternate-Shot Format Works
The popular pairs golf format is used in the Ryder Cup as well as other big team matches, but how does it work?
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What Is A Gimme In Golf... And Why Do They Sometimes Cause Controversy?
We look at what gimmes are, how they work, who can use them and when they can be awarded
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How Does Golf's Four-Ball Better-Ball Format Work?
Four-ball better-ball is a very popular format in the amateur game, but it's also used at some of the biggest team events in golf
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