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What I Learned From My First Golf Competition: The Unexpected Importance Of Preparation
Playing in your first golf competition can be a daunting experience. Here are 5 tips to help you prepare for a stress-free round
By Carly Cummins Published
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How Far Does The Average 50-Year-Old Male Amateur Hit Their Driver?
Golf is an individual sport, but the urge to compare yourself against others is too strong to ignore
By Barry Plummer Last updated
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How Far Do Amateur Golfers Hit Their Irons? Find Out How You Compare…
Ever wondered how your iron shots compare to other golfers in terms of distance? The latest Shot Scope data reveals all...
By Michael Weston Last updated
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'Have Fun, Put Your Hat On Backwards. I’ve Never Been Into Traditional Style Anything' – Country Music Star Bailey Zimmerman On His Love For Golf, Enjoying LIV's Vibe And John Daly Calling Him 'Son'
The young country star went to a party at Top Golf a few years ago - and now he's hooked on the game
By Michael Weston Published
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I've Always Struggled To Create That Solid, Compressed Strike... Until I Fixed These 5 Key Moves
Single figure golfer Jess Ratcliffe on how she has fixed her swing puzzle to deliver crisp shots
By Jess Ratcliffe Published
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Unfathomable Power: What's The Longest Drive Bryson DeChambeau Has Ever Hit?
We look at some of the colossal tee shots that the two-time US Open champion has pulled off over the years
By Mark Townsend Published
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Long Putters Are On The Comeback And I Don't Like It
Increasingly used by some of the best golfers in the world, are long putters making a comeback that no-one saw coming? I for one hope not
By Sam De'Ath Published
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Revealed! How Long Amateur Golfers Take To Play 18 Holes (By Handicap)
With pace of play in golf such a hot topic, we looked at some Shot Scope numbers to see how long regular club players actually take to play a round of golf
By Michael Weston Published
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Fix These 7 Common Mistakes And You'll Be On The Path To Lower Scores
PGA Professional Emma Booth on how to fix the mistakes all high handicappers make
By Emma Booth Published
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Overheard At The Golf Club: The Most Ridiculous Comments I've Witnessed In My 45 Years As A Golfer
We all spend a lot of time at our golf clubs and some of the things that we hear can be very disturbing to say the least
By Mark Townsend Published
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Quiz! How Well Do You Know Arnold Palmer?
He was the first golfing superstar of the television age, but how well do you know his career?
By Roderick Easdale Published
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5 Tips To Help You Have Fun While Playing Poor Golf... According To A Mind Game Coach
Mental performance coach Duncan McCarthy explains how to see the bigger picture when you're not at your best
By Mark Townsend Published
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‘It’s About Perception, Not Rules. Women Are Allowed To Wear A Lot More Than Men At Most Golf Courses’ - Mia Baker On Golf's Dress Code
Content creator and presenter Mia Baker on why changing mindsets is key to building a more inclusive golf community
By Alison Root Published
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Quiz! Can You Guess Which European Countries Have The Most Golfers?
Golf is increasing in popularity across this continent, but do you know which countries in Europe have the most golfers?
By Roderick Easdale Published
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How To Build The Right Set Of Metalwoods For Your Game
Presented by PGA TOUR Superstore
How should you configure the clubs at the top end of the bag? We outline everything you need to consider when choosing a driver, fairway wood and hybrid…
By Joel Tadman Published
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The 9 Infuriating Etiquette Errors I See Most Often
Most things about the game of golf bring me joy, but these etiquette gaffes are more common than they should be and wind me up on a consistent basis
By Nick Bonfield Published
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My Radical Plan To Combat Slow Play: Get Rid Of Caddies!
Joe Ferguson is taking issue with one of the long-standing elements of professional golf - caddies.
By Joe Ferguson Published
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'It’s Overly Prescriptive And Patronising To Tell Golfers What They Must Wear' – Is It Time To Abandon Dress Codes?
Do we still need a prescriptive code of dress for golf? Isn’t it time for clubs to let everyone make their own choices about what to wear on the fairways?
By Fergus Bisset Published
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Quiz! How Well Do You Know Old Tom Morris, The 'Father Of Golf'?
He was one of the most influential men in defining golf as we now play it, but how well do you know his career?
By Roderick Easdale Published
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The Surprise Second Hand Club That Sells Out Almost Instantly
Presented by golfclubs4cash
This club is becoming increasingly popular with the best players in the world and amateur golfers are loving them too. Maybe it’s time you added one to your bag…
By Michael Weston Published
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I'm In The Guinness Book Of Records For Playing 1,077 Mini Golf Courses. These Are My 5 Favourites...
Mini golf aficionado Richard Gottfried highlights some of his favourite courses and outlines what makes a brilliant layout and experience
By Mark Townsend Published
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‘Most Of The Time I Don’t Bother Signing Up’ - The Cliquey Culture Hurting Women’s Golf
Our women's golf editor highlights an issue that is quietly pushing some female golfers to the sidelines
By Alison Root Published
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What Was Jack Nicklaus' Scoring Average... And How Does It Compare To Scottie Scheffler?
The 'Golden Bear' holds a number of records that will surely never be beaten, but how does his scoring average compare to today's greats?
By Michael Weston Published
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I Feel Like Some Golf Club Members Stare Me Down As A Visitor. Is It Paranoia Or Reality?
Visitors can be treated with a degree of suspicion and distrust by some people at some golf clubs, and I don't understand why
By Nick Bonfield Published
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The One Mental Mistake Pro Golfers Never Make - Are You Guilty Of It?
Top 50 Coach Katie Dawkins shares her tips on how to mentally reset your golf game
By Katie Dawkins Published
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6 Big-Name Professional Golfers Who Use A 7-Wood. If It Works For Them...
The 7-wood is becoming more of a part of the professional game. Here, we highlight some of the leading players who use this club
By Mark Townsend Published
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'If You’re Constantly Chasing Your Best Score Or Facing An Uphill Battle To Play To Handicap, It’s Hard To Feel Relaxed' – What Is The Perfect Handicap For Optimal Golfing Enjoyment?
When it comes to how much fun you can have on the golf course, how much does ability factor into the equation? Does a lower handicap mean more enjoyment?
By Nick Bonfield Published
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How Many Putts Does The Average PGA Tour Player Take Per Round?
We examine what the best players in the world are doing on the greens and how they compare to golfers from years gone by
By Mark Townsend Published
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Quiz! Can You Name Which European Countries Have The Most Golf Courses?
Do you know which 10 countries in Europe have the most golf courses?
By Roderick Easdale Published