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 Many Golfers Have Won Professional Events As Teenagers? It's More Than You Think...
Golf is a game where knowledge and experience are valuable attributes, but these teenage sensations proved they're not the be all and end all...
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Are You Allowed To Use 'Practice' Balls In Golf Competitions?
Some golf balls are stamped with ‘practice’ on them, but are you still permitted to use them in competitions?
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The Remarkable Story Of The Golfer Who Won A Junior Event By 65 Shots, Turned Professional And Competed On The LPGA Tour Before Her 9th Birthday
Many golfers have turned professional at a very young age during the course of the sport's history, but none can rival Beverly Klass...
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How to watch PGA Championship 2024: Live Stream This Year's Second Major Online
Watch a PGA Championship live stream from Valhalla, wherever you are in the world
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PGA Championship Leaderboard And Live Updates: Schauffele Shoots A Record 62 And Has A Three-Shot Lead
Day one of the year's second men's Major Championship, and it's record-breaking Xander Schauffele who leads the way at Valhalla
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Fire In The Hole! - PXG Founder Bob Parsons Releases His Autobiography
PXG, GoDaddy, and YAM Worldwide founder Bob Parsons recounts his life from humble origins to becoming a billionaire businessman
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Why Do Fans Shout 'Mashed Potato' At Golf Tournaments?
It seems like a nonsensical thing to say... and it is. But where exactly did it come from? Here, we explain the story behind the phrase you've no doubt heard on TV
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TaylorMade FlexTech SuperLite Golf Stand Bag Review
Roderick Easdale puts TaylorMade's new ultra light golf bag to the test to see if it delivers.
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Stuburt Evolve Classic Hybrid Golf Shoe Review
How did the Stuburt Evolve Classic shoe perform on the course? We tested it out to find out.
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Do Par 4s Have To Be A Minimum Or Maximum Length?
Can a par 4 be 200 yards or 550 yards if so desired? Are there actually any rules that say how long or short 'two-shotters' have to be?
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How Can I Play Augusta National?
We look at 12 different, and difficult, ways you can play one of the most exclusive golf clubs in the world
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Who Are The Most Famous Augusta National Members?
Who are known as being members of the exclusive Georgia club?
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How Do You Become A Member Of Augusta National?
It's famed for its exclusivity, so how do you become a member of Augusta National?
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Why There Might Never Be A Women's Masters
There have been calls for a women’s equivalent of the Masters. But how likely is that to happen and what are the practical obstacles to overcome?
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Augusta National Hole Names And Hole-By-Hole Guide
Augusta National was formerly a plant nursery, and all the holes are named after flowers that line the course...
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Who Are The Female Members Of Augusta National?
There are at least seven female members of Augusta National. But who are they and how did they get invited?
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Dean Burmester Defeats Sergio Garcia In Playoff To Pick Up LIV Golf Miami Title
The South African parred his second playoff hole to claim a maiden LIV Golf title at Trump National Doral
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The Longest Official Putt In PGA Tour History Didn't Involve A Putter. Confused? We Explain All...
American golfer Craig Barlow is in the record books for holing the longest putt on the PGA Tour, but that doesn't quite tell the full story...
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The Complete List Of Every Golfer To Have Won Multiple Major Championships In The Men's And Women's Games
We've compiled an exhaustive list of all those who have won more than one of golf's Major Championships in either the men's or the women's game
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The Incredible Items You Could Buy With The PGA Tour and LIV Golf's Monstrous 2024 Prize Pools
What luxury items would be available if the PGA Tour and LIV Golf's 2024 prize funds were to be re-invested?
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'You Shall Not Engage In Conduct Unbecoming A Professional Caddie' – The Long List Of Regulations Bagmen MUST Comply With On The PGA Tour
The regulations surrounding what caddies can and can't do on the PGA Tour are numerous, according to the organisation's Player Handbook for 2024...
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Which Famous Sports Stars Are The Best Golfers?
Many of us find mastering golf hard enough, but some people are sickeningly good at the game and world class in other sports for good measure...
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What Are The Deepest Bunkers In World Golf?
Nowadays, some sand traps are so flat they're barely hazards, but that's not always the case. These four courses have bunkers so deep they will give you nightmares...
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New To Golf Or Struggling With The Sport's Language? This Explainer Of Common Golfing Terms Will Ease Your Confusion
We explain some common golf terms that the beginner may encounter but not always know, such as dormy, call-up hole, green in regulation and more
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