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Do We Make Too Many Golfing Judgements Based Purely On Numbers?Is bigger, longer, higher or faster always better, or is there more to the story?
By Roderick Easdale Published
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I Just Broke 80 For The First Time Out Of Nowhere... There's Hope For EveryoneI'd resigned myself to the fact I would never break 80 in my life, but a freak round - aided by a couple of hugely influential factors - helped me do just that
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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IWD 2026: 10 Powerhouse Women In Golf Who Prove That When We 'Give To Gain', The Game WinsDiscover the 10 trailblazers embodying this year's global theme and learn how their acts of giving are opening doors for us all
By Emma Booth Published
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If I Shot The Average 18-Hole Score For Amateurs, Would I Be Considered 'Good' At Golf?The latest 2026 Shot Scope data has revealed the average 18-hole score for amateur golfers...
By Baz Plummer Published
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This Simple Hack Will Keep Your Golf Grips In Near-Perfect Condition (And Stop Poor Shots From Creeping In)The simple tip used by our PGA pro to stop grips deteriorating over the cold winter months...
By Michael Weston Published
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Same Format, Same Arena: Why There’s No Excuse For A Pay Gap In The New WTGLThey're playing the same high-stakes format as the men, now they just need the same $21 million commitment
By Katie Dawkins Published
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6 Golfing Customs I'd Like To See Scrapped In 2026If these six common customs, rules and etiquette 'best practices' were changed, would that represent golf moving with the times? I think so...
By Elliott Heath Published
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What Were Standard Iron Lofts In 2000… And How Do They Compare in 2026?Has the average loft of individual irons decreased over the last three decades and if so why, and by how much?
By Fergus Bisset Published
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I Started Par, Birdie, Birdie, Birdie, Birdie... What Happened After Gave Me One Or Two Sleepless NightsJeremy Ellwood looks back on a round that promised so much before ultimately not quite fully delivering...
By Jeremy Ellwood Published
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Golf Clubs Are Social Hubs For Communities – Don't Bleed Members Dry For A Healthy Bottom LineOur Secret Club Golfer thinks member-owned clubs risk losing their place in communities if they become blinded by corporate claptrap
By Secret Club Golfer Published
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The Fairways Project: Why The Industry’s Biggest-Ever Study Needs Men And Women To Speak UpJoin the five-year study that's turning personal experiences into industry-wide change
By Alison Root Published
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How Robot Mowers Are Transforming Golf CoursesWe take a look at the changing face of one of the most important aspects of golf course maintenance
By Rob Smith Published
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The Equipment Debrief: Inside Casey Jarvis' Equipment Nightmare Ahead Of Second DPWT VictoryThe South African's week got off to the worst possible start - yet he still managed to win his national Open
By Michael Weston Published
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Small Hands, Big Power: Why Your Standard Golf Clubs Are Secretly Holding Back Your DistanceHow the right connection between, hand, grip, and shaft transforms your game
By Carly Cummins Published
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Would You Prefer A Hole-In-One Or An Albatross? Have Your Say!Any golfer would be delighted with either, but if you could only achieve one, which would you pick?
By Jeremy Ellwood Published
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What Are The Rarest Golfing Feats That Are Actually Achievable For Amateurs?We look at the odds of some unlikely achievements – and the good news is that golfing glory may become easier as you get older
By Roderick Easdale Published
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I'm Bored Of Stroke Play... So I'm Going To Try These 7 Alternative Formats This Year (Suggestions Welcome!)Most people regularly use stroke play as their go-to format out on the golf course, but I'm so bored of it - here's what else I'm thinking of playing in 2026
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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What Is Overseeding On A Golf Course?Overseeding is a common greenkeeping term involving planting grass seed, but what exactly does it entail?
By Matthew Wolfe Published
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The 5 Professional Golfers I Most Like To Watch (And 3 I Don't)When you watch as much tour golf as I do, you tend to develop a clear line in the sand that separates those you like to watch and those you don't...
By Baz Plummer Published
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Yards vs Metres In Golf: Which Countries Use Which?The golf world is not unified in its use of the metric or imperial measurement systems, with countries like the USA using yards and Australia using metres
By Elliott Heath Published
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‘I Felt Uninspired’ – Paige Spiranac On Overcoming Burnout To Build A New Media Empire With The Creator Of Full SwingMove over traditional media: how Paige Spiranac and Chad Mumm are rewriting the script for golf's global reach
By Alison Root Published
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How To Watch Golf In The UK: TV, Streaming, Pricing For Sky Sports Golf And MoreAll the information on golf broadcasters in the UK in 2026, including Sky Sports, and how to watch the Majors and PGA Tour online or on TV for the cheapest price.
By Patrick Fletcher Last updated
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How To Watch Golf In The USA: Your Guide To Broadcasters, TV Coverage, Live Streaming, Pricing For 2026All the information on golf broadcasters in the US, and how you can access them for the best price, so you can watch golf online, on TV, and from anywhere in 2026.
By Patrick Fletcher Last updated
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Golf Is Growing But The Traditional Club Membership Model Will Need To Keep Changing... Here's WhyAs the number of younger players picking up the game grows, Neil Tappin looks at whether the traditional membership model offers the right playing solution
By Neil Tappin Published
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Golf Is More Popular Than Ever, But Greed Could Push Us Back Into The Dark AgesGolf's popularity is at an all-time high right now, but golf clubs, and the sport in general, mustn't get too greedy and ruin the momentum
By Secret Club Golfer Published
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What Is The Difference Between 3-, 4- and 5-Layer Golf Balls?A modern, premium golf ball is non-wound and features multiple complex layers, but how do the 3-, 4- and 5-layer options differ?
By Fergus Bisset Published
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Major Ambition: How Wilson Re-Engineered A Century of Major-Winning Craftsmanship For The Modern GameSponsor Content Created With Wilson Golf
With their stunning looks and exceptional feel, the new Wilson Staff Model irons are a compelling option for better players looking to upgrade their set in 2026
By Joel Tadman Published
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Golden Ticket: Luxury Golf And Travel Aboard La Dolce Vita Orient Express In ItalyTravelling in true style aboard the Orient Express, Jeremy Ellwood plays four of Italy’s top courses from Rome down to Puglia in the south and all the way back up to Tuscany
By Jeremy Ellwood Published
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We Asked For New Golfers… Now They’re Here, Why Are We Showing Them The Exit?Our women's editor Alison Root on the culture clash currently simmering in golf clubs
By Alison Root Published
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