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‘There Are Many Reasons For Slow Play… And Golfers Aren’t Top Of That List’ – One Expert Explains Why ‘Hounding’ Players Isn’t The Answer
Are golfers sometimes unfairly vilified for playing slowly when other factors are more responsible for pace of play?
By Nick Bonfield Published
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7 Most Annoying Golf Playing Partners
We showcase the seven most annoying playing partners that golfers can have the misfortune of teeing it up with!
By Sam Tremlett Published
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Golf Bandits: What Are They And Are You In Danger Of Becoming One?
Golf bandits have a bad reputation in the world of golf, and justifiably so. But could you be at risk of becoming one of their number, either on purpose or indirectly?
By Roderick Easdale Published
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'If You Can't Enjoy Playing In The Yorkshire Challenge Then I'd Consider Hanging The Sticks Up'
The Yorkshire Challenge offers the chance to play three Ryder Cup courses in three days. We sent a team to try and land the most unlikely of wins
By Mark Townsend Published
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'I Know That If I Was A Man With My Coaching Qualifications, The Amount I Charge For Lessons Wouldn’t Be Questioned'
Top 50 Coach Katie Dawkins highlights the highs (and some lows) of being a female teaching professional
By Katie Dawkins Published
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What Provides More Golfing Excitement: A Drivable Par 4 Or A Reachable Par 5?
The drivable par 4 is golf’s one-off chance for glory, but does it trump a reachable par 5? Two of our writers disagree...
By Jeremy Ellwood Published
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Where Can I Buy The Cobra Darkspeed Driver… And How Much Does It Cost?
From release dates to prices, here's everything you need to know about the new Darkspeed driver from Cobra
By Matt Cradock Published
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It Only Took 19 Play-Off Holes... The Amazing Story of Hale Irwin's Record-Breaking 1990 US Open Win
Hale Irwin came through a play-off to become the oldest ever US Open winner in an unlikely and highly memorable contest at Medinah
By Fergus Bisset Published
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Who Are The Wire-To-Wire Major Golf Championship Winners On The LPGA Tour?
To win a Major wire-to-wire is an incredible achievement. Here are the female players that have done just that
By Alison Root Published
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'I Had To Wrangle A Camel That Had Escaped' - We Asked Our Followers The Craziest Thing That's Happened To Them On A Golf Course...
Generally, you know what you're going to get when you set foot on a golf course. But, as the following accounts demonstrate, that's not always the case...
By Nick Bonfield Published
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Don't Lose Hope! These Are The 14 Worst Single-Hole Scores In The History of Men's Professional Golf...
You might feel better about your own game when you see some of the biggest single-hole scores ever recorded on golf's major tours
By Michael Weston Published
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What Is The Correct Gapping In Golf?
Get the right distances between your clubs and you’ll be far more accurate, setting up more par and birdie chances. Carly Frost delves into the importance of distance gapping
By Carly Frost Published
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We Spoke To A Golf Course Architect And He Thinks 'It's Nonsense That The Golf Ball Rollback Will Put Some People Off The Game'
Will the rollback news affect golf's participation? Well, according to one golf course architect, absolutely not!
By Matt Cradock Published
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Data Reveals How Far Professional Golfers Hit The Ball In 1995... And It's Quite Eye-Opening
It's no secret that professional golfers are hitting the ball further, but how does it compare to 30 years ago...?
By Matt Cradock Published
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‘My Dream Scenario Is A World Tour’ - Rory McIlroy Wants It, But What Would The Perfect Global Golfing Schedule Look Like In The Men's Professional Game?
Are we edging closer to a World Tour in golf? If so, what would be the ideal worldwide schedule? Here, we reveal our dream month-by-month calendar...
By Nick Bonfield Published
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Where Can I Buy The Ping G430 Max 10K Driver… And How Much Does It Cost?
The G430 Max 10K has been going down a storm on the professional circuit, and now you can finally get your hands on it
By Matt Cradock Published
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'When You’re New To The Game, A Club Can Make It feel Like A Clique You Can't Break Into Rather Than A Welcoming Community'
New golfer Genelle Aldred shares her thoughts on golf club culture and suggests how we can create a more welcoming and engaging community
By Genelle Aldred Published
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'I Count These Feats As Some Of The Most Extraordinary I Have Ever Heard About' – How One Golfer Predicted His Exact Score On Every Hole En Route To A Record-Breaking 64
In 1936, Joe Ezar played arguably the greatest round in the history of golf at the Italian Open, predicting what score he'd get on each hole before starting
By Nick Bonfield Published
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Does Jacket And Tie Still Have A Place In Golf?
Is jacket and tie an inconvenient remnant of a bygone era or something that absolutely should still exist in golf?
By Fergus Bisset Published
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What Does The USGA Do In Golf?
The USGA is the governing body for golf in the United States and Mexico – but what does the USGA do in this role?
By Roderick Easdale Published
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What Is Rory McIlroy's Net Worth?
Just what is the four-time Major winner's net worth? Here, we find out
By Matt Cradock Last updated
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Should Clubs Organise More Competitive Golf Through The Winter? Two Of Our Writers Have Contrasting Opinions...
Should more competitive golf be scheduled during the colder months, or is the current balance just about right?
By Jeremy Ellwood Published
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Short And Straight Vs Long And Wayward... What's The Best Way For (Amateur) Golfers To Shoot Lower Scores?
Is it better to be longer and wayward or shorter and straight? We played two rounds – one normal and one with our tee shots shorter than average but in the middle of every fairway – to try and find out...
By Nick Bonfield Last updated
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'I Think We Would Be World No.1' - Alex Fitzpatrick Explains Why He And Brother Matt Would Be Formidable If They Combined Their Games
Which parts of Alex and Matt's games would be combined to make the perfect composite Fitzpatrick golfer?
By Mark Townsend Published
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Which Golfers Have Had The Most Hole-In-Ones On The LPGA Tour?
Hitting a hole-in-one is every golfer's dream, so who are the players who have achieved more than one on the LPGA Tour
By Alison Root Published
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‘Players Today Are Too Much Into Technique’ – Lorena Ochoa On The Lessons Learnt From Her Incredible Career
Former World No. 1 Lorena Ochoa looks back on her time at the top of the women's game and why she decided to retire at the age of 28
By Mark Townsend Published
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Is There Anything More Annoying Than Slow Play? Yes… But Nobody Ever Talks About It
Slow play is a scourge and rightly a deep source of frustration for many, but the rarely-discussed opposite problem can actually be more irritating
By Nick Bonfield Published
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Can You Get A Handicap Online?
You're not a member of a golf club, but does that mean you can't get an official handicap?
By Michael Weston Published
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Where Can I Buy The Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Driver… And How Much Does It Cost?
Interested in the new Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Driver for 2024? We explain how and when you can get your hands on it!
By Matt Cradock Published