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More Than 70,000 Hit So Far In 2025… But How Many Fairways Does The Average PGA Tour Player Miss?
We are so used to seeing the top PGA tour players find fairways with relative ease, but the stats suggest they miss a fair few too. Question is...how many?
By Barry Plummer Published
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We Built The Ultimate TaylorMade Golf Bag Filled With Our Favourite Clubs... Are There Any You Would Swap?
We picked our favourite TaylorMade clubs and built the ultimate set. See if you agree with our choices, from driver right through to putter, and let us know...
By Fergus Bisset Published
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What To Expect At The LIV Golf UK Event
Sponsored by LIV Golf
There won't just be world-class golfers on display at JCB Golf & Country Club in July, but two famous music artists - plus a lot more
By Michael Weston Published
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Unlock Your Potential With Two Game-Changing Offerings At PGA TOUR Superstore
Sponsor Content Created With PGA TOUR Superstore
PGA TOUR Superstore has the answer if you’re looking to play better golf this year via its innovative Fit & Go program and Players Club Plus membership
By Sam De'Ath Published
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'I Blacked Out A Bit' - Ellie Skoog On Her 'Surreal' Filming Experience With Rory McIlroy And Niall Horan
From aspiring player to Scandinavia's biggest golf content creator. Meet Ellie Skoog, the authentic voice inspiring a new generation
By Alison Root Published
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Why Do Golf Courses Have So Many More Par 4s Than Par 3s And Par 5s?
The vast majority of golf courses have more par 4s - but why? We asked a golf course architect to explain...
By Michael Weston Published
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It's Estimated That Around 200 Billion Golf Shots Are Hit Every Year. Is It Possible To Track Them All?
We travel to a town just north of Copenhagen to find out how a small Danish start-up called ‘Trackman’ turned the ball-flight data world on its head 25 years ago with its instantly recognizable orange boxes...
By Michael Weston Published
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I Was A High Handicapper – These 5 Practice Tips Slashed My Scores
Jess Ratcliffe went from a 34 to a 9 handicap in just one year. Discover her top 5 practice tips for high handicappers
By Jess Ratcliffe Published
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I Love Golf, But It Needs These 5 Fixes Now
A golfer's take on how to improve the game for women, beginners, and its future
By Katie Clarke Published
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Who Would Be The Longest Hitter Of All Time If Every Pro Golfer From History Was Transported To 2025?
If every bomber from every generation had a chance to use modern kit and receive modern training, who would be the longest hitter?
By Fergus Bisset Published
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Should You Use Offset Golf Clubs?
Are offset golf clubs good for your game? We explain what offset is, how it works and whether you could benefit from the design
By Sam De'Ath Last updated
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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?
By Roderick Easdale Published
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'I Never Knew Grips Mattered This Much!' We Tested 8 And Found A Clear Winner
It's the only connection to your club, but is it working for you? Two women put top grips to the test with surprising results
By Emma Booth Published
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I Just Played My First Open Golf Event For 15 Years… And I’m Already Planning My Next One
Some non-club members rarely, if ever, play competitive golf events, but there are plenty of opportunities and it’s something I’d thoroughly recommend
By Nick Bonfield Published
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Why Is An 85% Or 95% Handicap Allowance Needed In Golf Competitions?
Why is there a handicap allowance for competitions? Does it suggest something is wrong with the World Handicap System?
By Fergus Bisset Published
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When I Began To Think Like A Golfer, It Taught Me More Than Any Golf Lesson
From novice to strategist - 5 tips to help shift your mindset and think smarter on the course
By Lauren Katims Published
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Step Out In The World's First Outdoor Exoskeleton
The lightweight and industry-leading Hypershell X exoskeleton empowers users to explore farther, faster, and with less fatigue
By In association with Hypershell Published
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The 5 Best Golfing Road Trips In The UK & Ireland
Fergus Bisset picks five of his favourite regions in the British Isles where you can enjoy some superb courses with some beautiful drives in between
By Fergus Bisset Published
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No Practice Swings? Or Continuing To Putt Until You Hole Out?' – One Former Pro's Radical Plan To Speed Up Play
Are slow play rules really working? Former professional golfer Kathryn Imrie is pushing for solutions to make rounds quicker
By Kathryn Imrie Published
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What Are Sunningdale Rules In Match Play... Could This Be The Answer To Your Next Handicap Dispute?
Sunningdale Rules is a little-known handicap system for match play that does not require the players to have official handicaps and which promotes close matches
By Roderick Easdale Published
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'I'm Grateful Now, But My Coaches Banned Me From The Range If I Hadn't Done Two Hours Of Putting Practice' - 2025 Three-Time Winner Mimi Rhodes
Three wins to date in her debut season - meet Mimi Rhodes and hear how her unwavering focus propelled her to the top
By Alison Root Published
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What Is A Ribbed Grip... And Could It Be The Secret To Unlocking Lower Scores?
It's a grip that offers a little bit of help, but one that could make a big difference to your game
By Michael Weston Published
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The Missing Roar - Can The KPMG Women's PGA Championship Bring Major Energy Back?
The fanfare has been missing from the women's Majors. See how Women's Golf Day has helped to drive attendance for the KPMG Women's PGA Championship
By Alison Root Published
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I Told You Srixon's 2025 Product Line-Up Was Outstanding… Now We Have Undeniable Evidence Of A Breakout Year
JJ Spaun’s US Open triumph at Oakmont caps a standout year for Srixon with unprecedented success across the globe. Joel Tadman put the brand’s achievements into context…
By Joel Tadman Published
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I Think The Major Schedule Is Fundamentally Flawed... But I Know How To Fix It
With Major Championships and signature events coming thick and fast, we barely get a chance to breathe. I'd make this change to revitalise men's golf...
By Barry Plummer Published
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'Thank You For Your Brief But Unyielding Reign Of Terror' - My Love Letter To Oakmont
The 2025 US Open at Oakmont had everything, from unrelenting carnage to a blockbuster ending, and I must say... I loved every single minute of it!
By Barry Plummer Published
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Why Spaun's Major Win Will Likely Be The First Of Many For L.A.B. Golf
J.J. Spaun created history after winning the US Open with a L.A.B. Golf DF3 putter, the maiden major for the company, and Sam De'Ath thinks it could be the first of many
By Sam De'Ath Published
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Money In Golf Has Changed The Game For The Worse… Player Behaviour Is More Childish Than Ever
I’m not thrilled about the state of men’s professional golf at the moment and this year’s US Open shined a spotlight on some of the recurring issues
By Nick Bonfield Published
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Should Players Be Punished For Angry Outbursts At US Open?
Oakmont Country Club is getting to some of the top names in the game, leading to angry outbursts on the course, but should they be punished for their actions?
By Barry Plummer Published