
Roderick Easdale
Contributing Writer Roderick is the author of the critically acclaimed comic golf novels, Summer At Tangents, which was one of Country Life magazine's Books of The Year for 2024 and nominated for the Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize for Comic Fiction, and Crime Wave At Tangents. Golf courses and travel are Roderick’s particular interests. He writes travel articles and general features for the magazine and website and compiles the magazine's crossword. He is a member of Trevose 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.
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Who Has Lost The Most Play-Offs In Professional Golf?The record number of defeats in play-offs is 20, but one golfer has played eight and lost eight...
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How To Watch The Chevron Championship 2026: Live Streams, TV Channels, ScheduleAll the details on how to watch The Chevron Championship online and on TV from anywhere, as the first women's Major of 2026 takes place in Texas this week.
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Is This The Lowest-Ever Combined Four-Ball Score On A Par 5?A four-ball at North Wilts Golf Club recently produced a remarkable set of scores on the par-5 4th hole
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11 Ways You Can Play Augusta National Golf Club (No.4 Is My Most Realistic Chance)Playing Augusta National would be at the very top of the bucket list for most golfers, but how can you tee it up at the famous host venue of the Masters?
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The Essential Accessory Guide For The Modern BeginnerWhat items would those starting out in golf be wisest to invest in? We've got suggestions that will get you off to the best start in the game
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How To Watch The Players Championship 2026: Live Streams & TV Details For 'Fifth Major'Here's how to watch The Players Championship 2026 from wherever you are in the world.
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The Best Caddie Nicknames On Tour... And How They Came AboutCaddies have acquired nicknames for a variety of reasons, and these can be as random as a single incident or comment
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Do We Make Too Many Golfing Judgements Based Purely On Numbers?Is bigger, longer, higher or faster always better, or is there more to the story?
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Arnold Palmer Invitational 2026 Live Streams: TV Details & Preview For PGA Tour EventHere's how to watch the Arnold Palmer Invitational Classic 2026 from wherever you are in the world.
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What Are The Rarest Golfing Feats That Are Actually Achievable For Amateurs?We look at the odds of some unlikely achievements – and the good news is that golfing glory may become easier as you get older
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Cognizant Classic 2026 Live Streams: TV Details & Preview For PGA Tour EventHere's how to watch the Cognizant Classic 2026 as the PGA Tour heads to Florida.
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How To Watch Genesis Invitational: TV & Streaming Details For The PGA Tour Signature EventJacob Bridgemen has a maiden victory in his sights, but can Rory McIlroy complete a hat-trick of recoveries?
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How To Watch AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am: TV & Streaming Details For The PGA Tour's First Signature EventRory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood make their first appearances of the PGA Tour season at one of the most scenic venues in professional golf
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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 OpenJustin 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 & CanadaHow 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 GCAll 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 2025We remember some leading figures in golf who passed away this year
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7 Things I’d Change About Golf TV CoverageHow 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, TimingsScottie 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, StreamingSepp 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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