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In Memoriam: Golfing Greats We Lost In 2025
We remember some leading figures in golf who passed away this year
By Roderick Easdale Published
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We Rank The Top 25 Golf Clubs Of The 21st Century - Which Club Comes Out On Top?
Kick Point hosts Dan Parker and Joe Ferguson create a definitive list of what they think are the most important golf clubs of the 21st century...
By Dan Parker Published
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Debate: If You Could Have One Golfing Superpower, What Would It Be?
Something as simple as never missing a putt or being able to drive it more than 400 yards? What would your golfing superpower be if you could choose one?
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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How Far Did Bobby Jones Hit The Ball… And How Far Would He With Modern Equipment?
Bobby Jones was one of the all-time golfing greats. But how far did he hit the ball, and how far might he be able to hit it today?
By Fergus Bisset Published
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The 10 Biggest Stories And Highlights From Women’s Golf In 2025
Our women's editor Alison Root selects 10 stories that made 2025 an unforgettable year for women's golf
By Alison Root Published
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The Equipment Debrief: Gerard Makes Big Putter Call And A Huge Hitter Plays His Own 'Mini' Driver
This week's gear round-up focuses on two clubs at opposite ends of the bag...
By Michael Weston Published
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'We Often Complain About Scores In The 40s, But Five Years Ago I Scored 50 Points Off A 17 Handicap. An Exceptional Score Can Come Out Of The Blue'
The debate around 'acceptable' scoring in club competitions continues to rage on and some of our readers have shared some interesting takes on the topic...
By Baz Plummer Published
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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...
By Roderick Easdale Published
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What Percentage Of Amateur Golfers Have Holed A Putt From Outside 60ft In Their Lifetime?
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Holing a long range putt takes a great amount of skill, and often a little bit of luck, but what percentage of amateur golfers have drained a 60+ footer?
By Baz Plummer Published
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I Was Completely Lost Off The Tee… Until I Put The US Open Champion’s Driver In The Bag
After struggling to find form off the tee, equipment expert Sam De’Ath switched his driver and couldn’t believe the results
By Sam De'Ath Published
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5 Lessons Behind My Best Year Of Golf Yet And How They Can Help Yours Too
Single figure golfer Jess Ratcliffe reveals the 5 biggest takeaways from her most successful season to help you reach your own goals in 2026
By Jess Ratcliffe Published
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6 Basic Mistakes Amateur Golfers Make Almost Every Round
I see these six basic and costly mistakes time and time again – they're incredibly common among amateur golfers...
By Elliott Heath Published
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5 Golf Equipment Myths Debunked
We look at five commonly held beliefs when it comes to golf equipment and explain why they might just be unfounded
By Fergus Bisset Published
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7 Ways To Banish First Tee Nerves Forever
PGA Professional Katie Dawkins shares her 7 fail-safe tips for controlling first tee jitters
By Katie Dawkins Published
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Some Club Member Attitudes Towards Nomadic Golfers Are Troubling… They Stink Of Superiority
I’ve expressed concern before about the apparent divide between club and nomadic golfers and it only seems to be getting worse…
By Nick Bonfield Published
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This Might Be Scotland’s Best New, Old, Play And Stay Venue…
The sympathetically renovated Marine Hotel in North Berwick offers timeless sophistication and luxury with a world-class course out the back gate.
By Fergus Bisset Published
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Master Your Practice: Why The Bushnell Circle B Edition Launch Pro Is The Smart Choice For Avid Golfers
Sponsor Content Created With Bushnell Golf
Now golfers in the UK and Europe can gain access to accurate, reliable club and ball data as well as a true-to-life simulator experience
By Conor Keenan Published
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Diary Of A Secret Club Golfer: Temporary Greens Are Abhorrent... It's Just Not Golf!
Temporary greens, fairway mats and hole closures are increasingly prevalent at this time of year, but I'd prefer courses to close and clubs to be braver...
By Secret Club Golfer Published
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'Golf Has Always Been A Game Of Integrity. If Someone’s A Cheat, They Will Cheat. The Old Handicap System Was Also Open To Manipulation'
The WHS system always sparks debate and, following an article from one of our writers, a number of readers have shared their views on the matter...
By Matt Cradock Published
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The Real Reason Why Many Tour Pros Prefer Bonded Hosels Might Not Be What You Think
Bonded or adjustable hosel? A tour fitter explains why some professionals prefer the former on their fairway woods
By Michael Weston Published
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The Equipment Debrief: Lexi's 16-Year-Old Irons, Four Putters For Gerard And First Wins For Two New Drivers...
It might be 'new gear season', but not all pros will be quick to make changes...
By Michael Weston Published
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The 6 Signs You Need New Golf Clubs
Club tester and PGA Professional Joe Ferguson believes the clubs in many players' bags are working against them. Here's how...
By Joe Ferguson Published
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The Most Dispiriting Aspect Is How Quickly The Conversation Can Slide From Dismissal Into Sexualisation: What The Backlash To A Viral Video Reveals About Golf Culture
PGA Professional Emma Booth explains why addressing unsolicited advice and online dismissal is essential for the future growth of golf
By Emma Booth Published
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What Percentage Of Amateur Golfers Break 80, 90 Or 100 At Least Once?
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Breaking 80, 90 or 100 will have been the ambition of every amateur golfer at some time or another, with many dynamically shifting their goal as they improve
By Baz Plummer Published
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What Is An 'Acceptable' Winning Score In A Stableford Competition?
Many club golfers would argue the number of Stableford points you need to win a competition is increasing, but what is an acceptable score?
By Baz Plummer Published
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Debate: What Is The Greatest Hybrid Club Of All Time?
The competition was fierce but club tester Sam De'Ath has narrowed it down to just five. Do you agree with his selections?
By Sam De'Ath Published
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I Can't Play This Basic Golf Shot And It's Holding Back My Game
My scores are getting worse and worse, and I am certain one of the key reasons is down to my inability to play this simple chip shot...
By Elliott Heath Published
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'I'm Beginning To Find The Anti-WHS Rhetoric Quite Grating. Loud Voices Are Sometimes Guilty Of Distorting Reality'
Jeremy Ellwood sticks his head above the parapet to question if all the loud anti-WHS sentiment really does represent how most people feel about the system
By Jeremy Ellwood Published
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You Can't Improve A Weakness You Refuse To Admit Exists... 5 Signs You're A Deluded Golfer
PGA Professional Emma Booth on why delusion might protect your ego, but honesty will protect your score
By Emma Booth Published
