
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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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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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 Finale
All 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 Tour
All 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 Me
Guided 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, Streaming
All 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, Schedule
We 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 World
Some 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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What Is A Cayman Ball Competition In Golf?
The idea of a Cayman Ball was Jack Nicklaus’ and was born of necessity when he had to design a course on the Cayman Islands
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How To Watch The Open Championship 2025 Potentially For Free
All the info on live streams, TV broadcasts, and free coverage to watch the final day of The Open live from anywhere on Sunday.
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How To Watch The Open Championship 2025 Potentially For Free
We have all the broadcast and streaming information worldwide for the final men's Major of 2025 so you can watch The Open Championship from anywhere this week.
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How To Watch Women’s PGA Championship 2025 Potentially For Free
We have you covered with all the broadcast and streaming information for the third women's Major of 2025 including free worldwide options and US and UK choices.
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How To Watch Travelers Championship: TV Coverage, Streaming
All the details on how to watch the final round of the Travelers Championship golf online and on TV to see if Tommy Fleetwood can break his PGA Tour duck.
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Is It Time To Rethink The Size Of The Golf Hole? I Think So...
Are there advantages to every type of golfer in having a more flexible attitude to the size of the hole cup?
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