
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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How To Watch The Skins Game: Streaming Details as Tommy Fleetwood, Shane Lowry, Xander Schauffele, Keegan Bradley Compete On Black FridayA 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 DeciderRory 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 BagsWhat 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 InfoRory 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 GolfThe 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 WorksThe 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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What Is A Risk-Reward Hole?A risk-reward hole provides a golfer with the opportunity to be strategic, but it's also be a great chance to be bold and jump up the leaderboard
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Can Tour Caddies Earn Money From Sponsorship Deals?How do caddies make their living, and can sponsorship play a part in it?
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Do PGA Tour Players Own Their Own Private Jets?How do the high flyers of the golfing world get around? We investigate...
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How To Watch Tour Championship 2025: TV & Streaming Info For FedExCup FinaleAll the information on how to watch the Tour Championship golf online and on TV from anywhere as Scottie Scheffler and 29 others compete for the FedExCup.
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How To Watch BMW Championship: TV Coverage, Streaming of PGA TourAll the details on how to watch the BMW Championship golf online and on TV this week from anywhere in the world and see who qualifies for the Tour Championship
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What Is Tommy Fleetwood’s Net Worth?How much is the Englishman worth?
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Money, Loyalty, Success, Familiarity... Why Do Professional Golfers Use The Clubs They Do?Some golfers remain with one brand for decades, whereas others frequently move equipment suppliers. But what guides the decision?
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Can't Sleep? Try Picturing This Golf-Related Scenario... It Helped MeGuided imagery can both make it easier to fall asleep and experience deeper, more reviving sleep. Golfers may find this technique comes effortlessly to them...
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How To Watch Wyndham Championship: TV Coverage, StreamingAll the details on how to watch the Wyndham Championship golf online and on TV this week from anywhere in the world and see who qualifies for FedExCup playoffs.
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How To Watch The Women’s Open 2025: Live streams, TV Coverage, ScheduleWe have all the broadcast information for the final golf Major of 2025, including free worldwide options, so you can watch The Women's Open from anywhere.
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The Most Expensive Golf Club Memberships In The WorldSome of the most private and elite clubs charge eye-watering sums of money to become a member...
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Which Golf Course Has The World's Biggest Green?Fancy having to play a golf hole which may involve a 127-yard putt? Well, that hole doesn't even have the world's biggest golf green, according to Guinness World Records
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