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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Why You’re Hitting The Wrong Club: 5 Ways To Find Your Real Yardages ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ We highlight the importance of knowing all your yardages and understanding that information to play better golf and shoot lower scores ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 10:43:29 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Features]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ lessons@adamharnettgolf.com (Adam Harnett) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Adam Harnett ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aSxfFMWEKRKSPHgXk76rJY-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ I Ditched My Long Irons For Hybrids And Woods (And 2026 Shot Scope Data Proves I Was Right) ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ My days of fighting long irons in a desperate attempt to produce a half decent strike are over, making way instead for hybrids and woods to steal the show... ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 13:46:45 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Features]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ barry.plummer@futurenet.com (Baz Plummer) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Baz Plummer ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cYesASjJXmEXfqTLVPKA3n-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[I waved goodbye to long irons in search of more consistency... which hybrids have definitely delivered]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Baz Plummer hitting a long iron (highlighted in red to indicate the wrong decision on club) with an inset image of hybrids (highlighted in green to indicate better choice according to Shot Scope data)]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 3 Ways To Avoid A Slow Start (And Buck The Trend) As Data Reveals Stark Front-Nine Scoring Pattern ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The latest 2026 Shot Scope data reveals that front-nine scoring is a problem for most amateur golfers, but we have three ways you can avoid a slow start... ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ barry.plummer@futurenet.com (Baz Plummer) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Baz Plummer ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/D8meFxLwTYvm8wNHQPmekk-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Most amateur golfers score worse on the front nine when compared to the back nine, but there are steps you can take to avoid a slow start]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Jonny Leighfield hitting a tee shot on the front-nine at Tandridge Golf Club after preparing with three ways to avoid a slow start, while Dan Parker hits a wedge shot in an inset image]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 3 Key Differences Between A 15- and 25-Handicapper (And How To Eat Into The 10-Shot Gap) ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.golfmonthly.com/features/3-key-differences-between-a-15-and-25-handicapper</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ You can start to shake your high-handicap status by focusing on three key areas, according to the latest 2026 Shot Scope data ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:13:23 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Features]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ barry.plummer@futurenet.com (Baz Plummer) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Baz Plummer ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gp2VuSyfgM4Bs7bPTiZNAi-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[You could cut your handicap this season by focusing on these three key areas]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Dan Parker and Baz Plummer at the top of their backswing about to hit a tee shot and iron shot respectively]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ If I Shot The Average 18-Hole Score For Amateurs, Would I Be Considered 'Good' At Golf? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The latest 2026 Shot Scope data has revealed the average 18-hole score for amateur golfers... ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:34:27 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Features]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ barry.plummer@futurenet.com (Baz Plummer) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Baz Plummer ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/h2iKqTRKsmY6W6pcYgheS7-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[I wouldn&#039;t describe myself as a &#039;good&#039; golfer (yet), but the average amateur score could be the criteria for achieving this title ]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Baz Plummer setting up to hit a putt on the green, with a thumbs up and thumbs down icon flanking him either side indicating a discussion about what score he needs to shoot to be considered a &#039;good&#039; golfer]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ I Compared My Data To A 20-Handicap Benchmark... The Results Fired Me Up For 2026 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ As a high-handicapper I often question whether my game is actually moving in the right direction, but the latest Shot Scope data gave me a real confidence boost ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:19:50 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ barry.plummer@futurenet.com (Baz Plummer) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Baz Plummer ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/G44As9FSNJ5WaRR4cY9GKJ-1280-80.jpg">
                                                            <media:credit><![CDATA[Mark Newcombe]]></media:credit>
                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Comparing my performance data to a 20-handicap benchmark average taught me plenty about my game and the route to improvement]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Baz Plummer at the top of his backswing with an iron, ready to hit a tee shot on a par-3, with three inset images of Baz&#039;s performance data being compared to a 20-handicap benchmark average, highlighting strengths in short game but areas for improvement off the tee and on approach]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Average Amateur 3-Wood Distance (By Age): I'm 20 Yards Behind The Curve... How Do You Compare? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ This Shot Scope data on average 3-wood distances for amateur golfers was a stark reminder that, despite recent progress in my game, I'm still behind the curve ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 15:28:43 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ barry.plummer@futurenet.com (Baz Plummer) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Baz Plummer ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ytPF3hUvaZJaHChQuhj3eN-1280-80.jpg">
                                                            <media:credit><![CDATA[Mark Newcombe]]></media:credit>
                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[This data on how far amateur golfers hit their 3-wood by age shocked me, but I have a plan to close the gap]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[A table showing data on how far the average amateur golfer hits their 3-wood by age, with an image of Baz Plummer hitting a 3-wood]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Have You Ever Made An Eagle? Find Out If You're In The Minority Or Majority Of Amateur Golfers ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Have you ever made an eagle on the golf course? This joyous moment is one that all amateur golfers hope to one day experience, but how many actually have? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 13:01:55 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Features]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ barry.plummer@futurenet.com (Baz Plummer) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Baz Plummer ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ebgJBSQcMYvHpwic9mL9BS-1280-80.jpg">
                                                            <media:credit><![CDATA[Howard Boylan]]></media:credit>
                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Making an eagle as an amateur golfer is a huge achievement, but how rare is it?]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Joel Tadman hitting a tee shot with driver on a short par-4 hole, trying to make an eagle, with an inset image of Joel&#039;s putt falling agonisingly short as he cradles his head in his hands with his putter over his head in despair]]></media:text>
                                <media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[Joel Tadman hitting a tee shot with driver on a short par-4 hole, trying to make an eagle, with an inset image of Joel&#039;s putt falling agonisingly short as he cradles his head in his hands with his putter over his head in despair]]></media:title>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How To Hit The Club That Loses Every Golfer The Most Shots ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ PGA Pro and YouTuber Matt Fryer demonstrates how to hit the club in the bag that loses golfers the most shots according to Shot Scope data ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2025 11:02:10 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 22 Sep 2025 14:32:01 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Matt Fryer ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xos9LhZBA7YEwMwsT3Tg3K-1280-80.jpg">
                                                            <media:credit><![CDATA[Howard Boylan]]></media:credit>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Biggest Strategy Myths In Golf... Debunked By Data! ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.golfmonthly.com/features/the-biggest-strategy-myths-in-golf-debunked-by-data</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ We dispel some of the biggest myths in the game when it comes to optimum strategy and club selection. Some of which will really surprise you! ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2025 11:43:40 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 12:19:14 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ joel.tadman@futurenet.com (Joel Tadman) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Joel Tadman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/szSeCa9gCzyHkMuNBGTDmT-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[The Biggest Strategy Myths In Golf]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[The Biggest Strategy Myths In Golf]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ No More Excuses! Make 3 Simple Adjustments When Hitting Out Of Long Rough To Find More Greens ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Learning how to hit the ball out of long rough is a skill that could you save you shots on the course, but so many amateurs overlook three key adjustments ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2025 15:27:17 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Tips]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ barry.plummer@futurenet.com (Baz Plummer) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Baz Plummer ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VEeFCvEiyDnrd88qvS4pkh-1280-80.jpg">
                                                            <media:credit><![CDATA[Tom Miles]]></media:credit>
                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Peter Finch has helped vast numbers of amateurs to improve their golf game, but now he is here to help you learn how to hit the ball out of long rough]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Peter Finch just past impact when hitting the ball out of long rough, as the ball travels away from the hitting zone after contact with the clubface, with an inset image of Peter Finch face on demonstrating three key adjustments that are essential when hitting the ball out of long rough - including ball position, weight distribution and wrist hinge]]></media:text>
                                <media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[Peter Finch just past impact when hitting the ball out of long rough, as the ball travels away from the hitting zone after contact with the clubface, with an inset image of Peter Finch face on demonstrating three key adjustments that are essential when hitting the ball out of long rough - including ball position, weight distribution and wrist hinge]]></media:title>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 6 Things ALL Scratch Golfers Do (That You Don't) ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Joel Tadman outlines the six things all scratch golfers do with the help of data from Shot Scope that you can hopefully incorporate into your game ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2025 11:35:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 04 Aug 2025 15:59:16 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ joel.tadman@futurenet.com (Joel Tadman) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Joel Tadman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NbxmQRGLnpcRbbQ6dg4rPU-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 30 vs 40 vs 50 vs 60: How Does Amateur Driving Distance Change With Age? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ There is no doubt that age has a significant impact on average driving distance for amateur golfers, but just how far do 30, 40, 50 and 60-year-olds hit it? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:26:10 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:36:34 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ barry.plummer@futurenet.com (Baz Plummer) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Baz Plummer ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2sK7WzqwDuQkgefUUtA5dA-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[There is a direct correlation between age and driving distance, but how much does it affect how far we hit the golf ball?]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Baz Plummer at the top of his backswing with driver on the 3rd tee box at Sand Moor Golf Club, inset over a blue and white increasing line graph with red dots representing the ages starting with 60, then 50, then 40, then 30 - comparing driving distance average]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ PGA vs LPGA vs Scratch Golfer: How Do Driving Distances Compare? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Have you ever wondered how big the gulf in driving distance is between the best amateur golfers and the elite professionals? This data finally has the answer... ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Features]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ barry.plummer@futurenet.com (Baz Plummer) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Baz Plummer ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/f7ncQKkxEm9hGwoVh4nJMN-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[How do the driving distances of the best amateur players compare to the professionals on the elite tours in world golf?]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Aldrich Potgieter, Polly Mack, a silhouette of an unnamed male amateur golfer and a silhouette of an unnamed female amateur golfer all hitting driver on the golf course]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ You Have To Try This Pro Scorecard Trick... It Totally Transformed My Strategy On The Golf Course ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.golfmonthly.com/tips/this-scorecard-trick-changed-my-strategy-on-the-golf-course</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ I recently had a lightbulb moment after hearing a simple strategy tip from Top 50 Coach Peter Finch, which completely changed the way I think on the golf course ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2025 14:22:29 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 22 Jul 2025 08:47:27 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ barry.plummer@futurenet.com (Baz Plummer) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Baz Plummer ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KLLvNv3pUj2Qz7KWmX6tW8-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[This scorecard trick from Peter Finch gave me a fresh perspective and a new strategy for playing difficult holes on the golf course]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Peter Finch jovially presenting an inset image with both hands outstretched, with the inset image containing two golfers marking a scorecard using Peter Finch&#039;s scorecard trick for better scoring on the golf course]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Relative Safety Of 3-Wood Off The Tee Is A Myth... And I Can Prove It! ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Using the latest Shot Scope data, I can prove that the perceived 'safety' of hitting 3-wood off the tee is often misguided - it's time to banish the myth... ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Features]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ barry.plummer@futurenet.com (Baz Plummer) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Baz Plummer ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9s6nzeccrAV4rcxM7XSH4a-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Hitting 3-wood off the tee is not necessarily the safer option]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Barry Plummer pulling the head cover off his 3-wood after choosing to hit it off the tee, then Barry Plummer in the finish position after hitting 3-wood and an inset image of Sam De&#039;Ath hitting 3-wood off the tee]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How Many 1-Putts Does The Average PGA Tour Player Make Per Round? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Draining 1-putts is a skill that can swiftly propel your game to the next level, but how many does the average PGA Tour player make? Let's dive into the data... ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Features]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ barry.plummer@futurenet.com (Baz Plummer) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Baz Plummer ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dGLe5BJZtvD2bwfnDndkfn-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Holing a 1-putt for birdie conjures a feeling of pure elation, but how many does the average PGA Tour professional make?]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Justin Thomas and Keegan Bradley emotively celebrating a 1-putt birdie that won them the RBC Heritage and Travelers Championship respectively, in 2025, with an inset image of Xander Schauffele hitting a putt at the US Open]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Are Golfers Actually Getting Better? The Stats Reveal All ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ With so much innovation in golf technology and awareness of how we perform, have golfers actually got better? We compare the data from 2019 to 2024 to find out ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 14:11:23 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 16:37:15 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ joel.tadman@futurenet.com (Joel Tadman) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Joel Tadman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/By4sxbHm372dd2RJipcqrg-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 5 Statistical Improvements That Could Slash Your Handicap From 20 To 10 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The latest Shot Scope data suggests that these five areas are crucial to lowering your handicap index and shooting lower scores. So, who wants a 50% cut? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2025 15:45:56 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Features]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ barry.plummer@futurenet.com (Barry Plummer) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Barry Plummer ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JndtQmP98hPnVsPEvX25EJ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[These stats-based suggestions could help you to cut your handicap index in half]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Neil Tappin at the top of backswing with driver, with inset images of Neil Tappin hitting a pitch shot and a hitting a putt]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ I'll Teach You The Greenside Bunker Shot Used By Most Tour Pros (And How To Adapt It For High-Handicappers) ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Peter Finch explains how to play a greenside bunker shot like almost every professional on tour and how to differentiate the technique for high-handicappers... ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 04 Jul 2025 08:30:51 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ barry.plummer@futurenet.com (Barry Plummer) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Barry Plummer ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nc9BrnJh9Qd7b7Vzm5AGt-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Greenside bunker shots are a scorecard killer for some golfers, but these tips can help you master the crucial technique]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Peter Finch in the correct setup position for a greenside bunker shot, with inset images of Peter Finch hitting a greenside bunker shot and Peter Finch pointing jovially to himself playing the shot as if he is indicating that he can teach you how to do it]]></media:text>
                                <media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[Peter Finch in the correct setup position for a greenside bunker shot, with inset images of Peter Finch hitting a greenside bunker shot and Peter Finch pointing jovially to himself playing the shot as if he is indicating that he can teach you how to do it]]></media:title>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Stop Forcing It From 150 Yards... It's Time To Check Your Ego And Embrace This New Way Of Thinking ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Two key factors often prevent amateur golfers from being successful around the 150 yard mark... course management and ego! But, you could try this instead... ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ barry.plummer@futurenet.com (Barry Plummer) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Barry Plummer ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yrZPw4zmPu5hPDyfYyP2uk-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Amateur golfers struggle to hit the green consistently from 150 yards, but Peter Finch can help with his expert advice...]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Peter Finch looking at his Shot Scope GPS watch, reading 150 yards from his position in the fairway to the pin, with a smaller inset image of Peter Finch appearing to stand on his own arm while at the top of his backswing with an iron]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Follow These 8 Rules To Keep Double Bogeys Off Your Scorecard ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Joel Tadman runs through the 8 rules golfers need to follow if they want to keep double bogeys off their scorecard, with the help of data from Shot Scope ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2025 10:39:42 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Features]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ joel.tadman@futurenet.com (Joel Tadman) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Joel Tadman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yMhxbT8GxW7DxZ6MYUq67n-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Golf's Putting Precipice: At What Distance Is A 3-Putt More Likely Than A 1-Putt? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ We all would like to improve our proximity to the hole, but at what distance is a 3-putt more likely than a 1-putt? This data reveals the putting precipice... ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 11 Jun 2025 12:34:24 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ barry.plummer@futurenet.com (Barry Plummer) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Barry Plummer ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xcSC5PXNkoeFvt575UFb8Q-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[The latest data reveals the distance we need to avoid if we want to banish 3-putts from our game]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Steve North watching the ball roll across the green on the 9th at Turnberry, after hitting a putt, with an inset image of an increasing line graph moving upwards towards a stormy, lightning filled backdrop with a golf green and flag perched on top of a precipice]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Do You Make These 4 Crucial Fairway Bunker Setup Changes? (The Data Suggests Most Amateurs Do NOT) ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Fairway bunkers cost amateur golfers so many shots, but with a few simple setup changes from PGA professional Peter Finch, you can escape the sand unscathed ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 15:01:35 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 16:33:34 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ barry.plummer@futurenet.com (Barry Plummer) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Barry Plummer ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YcNyFCbpCde559XFSyxVUf-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Peter Finch can help you escape fairway bunkers with these handy tips focused on setup changes in the sand]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Peter Finch hitting a fairway bunker shot in the sand, with a large zoomed in image of Peter Finch making setup changes with his grip moving down the shaft and a smaller inset image of Peter Finch making setup changes with his ball position being central, indicated with a line in the sand]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Do You Drive The Ball Further Than Other Golfers In Your Country (And What About Other Nations Too)? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Thanks to the latest Shot Scope Data, we can now reveal which country has the longest amateur driving distance average. See the full top-10 leaderboard here... ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2025 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 05 Jun 2025 11:57:40 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ barry.plummer@futurenet.com (Barry Plummer) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Barry Plummer ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/T5ZUqtoCWakzKXAzgRZQBQ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Where will your country rank in the global top-10 longest amateur driving distance average table?]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Joel Tadman hitting a tee shot with a driver with an inset image of a globe covered in the flags of different nations, with a gold, silver and bronze three-place leaderboard embedded over the top to signify the ranking of longest amateur driving distance average data]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How Far Does The Average Amateur Golfer Hit Their 3-Wood? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Hitting a 3-wood is a valuable skill in golf, but how far does the average amateur golfer hit this versatile club? The latest Shot Scope data reveals all... ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 23 May 2025 15:34:29 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ barry.plummer@futurenet.com (Barry Plummer) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Barry Plummer ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TVyKgFAs9FVGUNPacHCteh-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[How far do you hit your 3-wood... and how does that compare to the average amateur?]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Neil Tappin in the setup position with a 3-wood, with inset images of Neil hitting a 3-wood and Conor Keenan in the finish position with a 3-wood]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ This Simple Golf Hack Is ILLEGAL On The Course... But Every Amateur Should Try It When Practicing! ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.golfmonthly.com/tips/simple-golf-hack-for-hitting-more-fairways</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Head to the driving range armed with Peter Finch's golf hack for finding more fairways. It might be banned on the course - but you have to try it in practice! ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 15:42:08 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 13 May 2025 08:37:01 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ barry.plummer@futurenet.com (Barry Plummer) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Barry Plummer ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ykaqRShj9eUkabihwDwxP7-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[This simple golf hack could be the key to hitting more fairways...]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Peter Finch using his hands to point towards an inset image of himself aligning the golf driver clubface to an intermediate target (a tee peg in the ground) in a bid to hit more fairways]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Do You Play Par-3s Better Than The Average Amateur Golfer? Compare Using The Latest 2025 Data.... ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Amateur golfers can make or break their round based on par-3 scoring, but how well does the average player navigate these tricky tests? This data reveals all... ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Features]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ barry.plummer@futurenet.com (Barry Plummer) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Barry Plummer ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sYVQtDD9NTv6RgWpVV7Erj-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Ever wondered how you compare to other amateur golfers on par-3 holes? It&#039;s time to find out...]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Sam De&#039;Ath hitting a tee shot on a par-3 hole at West Hill, with Alison Root and Nick Bonfield watching on the tee, and an inset image on Nick Bonfield preparing to hit a putt on a par-3 green]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ When Should I Putt From The Fringe? This Data Will Challenge Your Short Game Mindset ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Lots of golfers would benefit from putting when on the fringe or just off the green, but when should you opt for the putter over a wedge? Neil Marr explains... ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 15:17:51 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 11 Jun 2025 12:35:59 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ barry.plummer@futurenet.com (Barry Plummer) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Barry Plummer ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/56jvVSxpbahp3KMWiFo6da-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[It&#039;s time to re-think your short game mindset with this interesting data...]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Neil Marr hitting a putt from the fringe of the green towards a back right pin location, with an inset image of Barry Plummer hitting a chip shot from the fringe of the green at La Cala resort]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Are You Tired Of Your High-Handicap Golfer Status? These 4 Substantiated Tips Are Your Salvation ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.golfmonthly.com/tips/are-you-tired-of-your-high-handicap-golfer-status-these-4-substantiated-tips-are-your-salvation</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Being a high-handicap golfer is not easy, with consistency being difficult to establish and progress hard to come by... until you try these four simple tips! ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 16:17:28 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 15:10:32 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ barry.plummer@futurenet.com (Barry Plummer) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Barry Plummer ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BmZ9xEkHFuZ7VRgETTMGMZ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Being a high-handicapper is unpredictable... but these four tips can bring about some consistency in your scoring on the golf course]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Barry Plummer hitting a tee shot on a par-3 at Burhill Golf Club, hitting the ground before the ball causing a poor shot, with an inset image of a golfer lying on the green in despair after missing a putt]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How Far Does The Average Amateur Golfer Hit Their 4-Iron? ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.golfmonthly.com/features/how-far-does-the-average-amateur-golfer-hit-their-4-iron</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ The 4-iron is a versatile ally to amateur golfers, helping to escape trouble and eat up distance, but how far does the average golfer hit this useful club? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Features]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ barry.plummer@futurenet.com (Barry Plummer) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Barry Plummer ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4reUDTBCLzLrSJDL5gkKRR-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Have you ever wondered how far the average amateur hits their 4-iron? It&#039;s far enough to reach some pretty famous par-3 greens]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Barry Plummer hitting a tee shot on the 9th hole of the Ailsa Course at Trump Turnberry, with the famous lighthouse in the background, with an inset image of Barry Plummer hitting a tee shot at Burhill Golf Club from the yellow tees]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Do You Know How Many Golfers Break 80? I Do... And I Can Help You Join This Incredibly Exclusive Club ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.golfmonthly.com/tips/7-data-informed-tips-to-help-amateurs-break-80-in-golf</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Want to know how to break 80 in golf, either for the first time or more consistently? Our seven data-informed tips will help you get over the line in 2025 ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 12:04:07 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Sun, 20 Apr 2025 19:46:38 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ barry.plummer@futurenet.com (Barry Plummer) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Barry Plummer ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MG5HZLYNBcMnMDt7CiJVWJ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Learn how to break 80 in golf more consistently with these seven data-driven tips]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Joel Tadman hitting a shot into a green that has danger down the right hand side and a bunker in front of the pin, with an inset image of Joel Tadman crouching next to his golf bag with a puzzled look on his face and his arms spread quizzically]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How Often Would An Amateur Golfer Hit The 12th Green At Augusta National? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The stunning 12th hole at Augusta National is an iconic Masters test, but have you ever wondered how you might fare against the famous par 3 at Amen Corner? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2025 16:04:05 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 15:52:27 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ barry.plummer@futurenet.com (Barry Plummer) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Barry Plummer ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xgBeRSbRr7ncEfMVxEMewV-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[The 12th hole at Augusta National – how would the average amateur fare when trying to find the green with their tee shot?]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[The 12th hole at Augusta National, with a view of the green from the tee box, with an inset image of amateur golfer Barry Plummer hitting an iron shot towards a green]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How Far Does The Average Female Club Golfer Hit Their Driver? ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.golfmonthly.com/features/how-far-does-the-average-female-club-golfer-hit-their-driver</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ We've looked at the data... Find out if you are hitting your driver an average distance ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 15:29:49 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 16:40:06 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ aroot@fakeemail.com (Alison Root) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Alison Root ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WXRVy6gR7E4Ggjw2v74rYU-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How Many Golf Balls Does The Average Amateur Lose Per Round? ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.golfmonthly.com/features/how-many-golf-balls-does-the-average-amateur-lose-per-round</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ The number of golf balls that players of different skill levels lose per round might surprise you... ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 15:55:01 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 17 Jun 2025 12:48:26 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ m_weston@yahoo.com (Michael Weston) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Michael Weston ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/g6WkU2AetHmkyN2abkVC6Q-1280-80.jpg">
                                                            <media:credit><![CDATA[Howard Boylan]]></media:credit>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Revealed! How Long Amateur Golfers Take To Play 18 Holes (By Handicap)  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ 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 ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2025 16:17:41 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 14:10:53 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ m_weston@yahoo.com (Michael Weston) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Michael Weston ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9pxgskEYpvoDCnGucw9NkK-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Nelly Korda Reveals Impressive Persimmon Driver Distance... And It's Further Than Most Golfers Average Off The Tee ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The World No.1 hit an old-school persimmon driver over 267 yards in practice for next week's Ford Championship ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2025 16:01:51 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 21 Mar 2025 16:41:41 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ elliott.heath@futurenet.com (Elliott Heath) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Elliott Heath ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iqwrXUVpUUevVCcWHTqaTE-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Do You Hit More Greens In Regulation Than A 15-Handicapper?  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Using Shot Scope data, we reveal how many greens in regulation an average mid-handicapper hits per round. How do you compare? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 16:14:48 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 12:16:59 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ m_weston@yahoo.com (Michael Weston) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Michael Weston ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/X6nLHy8gwKPRnbBcXGAMyG-1280-80.jpg">
                                                            <media:credit><![CDATA[Howard Boylan]]></media:credit>
                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[What do your G.I.R stats say about your game? ]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[An iron shot being played into the green]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How Far Does The Average Female Club Golfer Hit Their 7-Iron? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ We've looked at the data... Find out if you are hitting your 7-iron an average distance ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 14:27:15 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Features]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ aroot@fakeemail.com (Alison Root) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Alison Root ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aabLBpznSsTFH3cmtynqi7-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How Many Putts Does The Average Golfer Take Per 18 Holes? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The leading players on the PGA and LPGA Tours average around 28 putts per round. Here's how that compares to the mere mortals... ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:02:16 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 28 Feb 2025 11:36:40 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ m_weston@yahoo.com (Michael Weston) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Michael Weston ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6oV339LXDCMdpRLmyQTC-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How Far Does The Average Club Golfer Hit Their 7-Iron? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ We've had a look at the numbers – and they might just surprise you.... ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 16:44:51 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 04 Aug 2025 08:31:02 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ m_weston@yahoo.com (Michael Weston) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Michael Weston ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Bi9kSrEU52t8ccrbCKVhVj-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Knowing how far you hit each club in the bag is a great asset to have ]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Average golfer 7-iron]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How Far Does The Average 50-Year-Old Male Amateur Hit Their Driver? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Golf is an individual sport, but the urge to compare yourself against others is too strong to ignore ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2024 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 12:15:28 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ barry.plummer@futurenet.com (Baz Plummer) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Baz Plummer ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5W5fKpJfHbwsZxvs43xZB4-1280-80.jpg">
                                                            <media:credit><![CDATA[Tom Miles]]></media:credit>
                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Ever wondered how far the average male amateur golfer drives the golf ball in their 50s?]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Howard Boylan hitting a driver off the tee]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Data Reveals How Many 3-Putts Amateur Golfers Make Per Round ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ 3-putts are an inevitability for most golfers, but how often do they occur? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 16 Aug 2024 10:56:43 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 15:12:54 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ m_weston@yahoo.com (Michael Weston) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Michael Weston ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3YeWoYjbEWtQb2A7MN8ct4-1280-80.jpg">
                                                            <media:credit><![CDATA[Howard Boylan]]></media:credit>
                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Another putt slips by the cup]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Reacting to a missed putt on the green]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How Close To The Pin Do Amateur Golfers Hit Their Approach Shots? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ We're used to seeing the best players in the world go 'pin hunting' - but here's how close club golfers hit their approaches... ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 27 Jul 2024 11:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Sun, 06 Apr 2025 16:18:54 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ m_weston@yahoo.com (Michael Weston) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Michael Weston ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dxqq7zV98jhQGpd6Pfiav9-1280-80.jpg">
                                                            <media:credit><![CDATA[Tom Miles]]></media:credit>
                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Hitting an approach shot to within a few feet of the pin is a great feeling, but how often does that actually happen?]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Proximity to the hole approach shots]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How Far Do Amateur Golfers Hit Their Irons? Find Out How You Compare… ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Ever wondered how your iron shots compare to other golfers in terms of distance? The latest Shot Scope data reveals all... ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2024 14:26:48 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 12:14:39 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ m_weston@yahoo.com (Michael Weston) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Michael Weston ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gGtxe5nvqRbonfUneqgisN-1280-80.jpg">
                                                            <media:credit><![CDATA[Tom Miles]]></media:credit>
                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[How far do you hit your irons in comparison to other golfers?]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[A golfer hitting an iron shot off the tee]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Why Reducing Double Bogeys Is The Key To Lower Scores… Here's The Data That Proves It! ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Using Arccos data, we take a look at the damage double bogeys cause to your scorecard... and it's worse than you think ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jan 2024 09:30:01 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 07 Apr 2025 09:18:12 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ m_weston@yahoo.com (Michael Weston) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Michael Weston ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EwTF5E3PhgX3SqZLg6xykg-1280-80.jpg">
                                                            <media:credit><![CDATA[Howard Boylan]]></media:credit>
                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Limiting double bogeys could help you to quickly cut your handicap]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Golfers shouting fore on the tee]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How Many Greens In Regulation Does An Average Golfer Hit? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Using Shot Scope data, we take a look at how often golfers with a variety of handicaps give themselves at least a birdie chance ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 13 Dec 2023 09:58:04 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 28 Feb 2025 11:35:48 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ jonny.leighfield@futurenet.com (Jonny Leighfield) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jonny Leighfield ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aCpyaoyeaL587DCGP7F2Zj-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Maybe it&#039;s time you started to track your own G.I.R stats]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Nick Bonfield hits an iron shot]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How Far Female Golfers Hit Their Drives... Revealed! ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Arccos data shows some fascinating insight into how far female golfers hit the ball off the tee ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 14 Nov 2023 13:36:52 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 13:17:12 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ m_weston@yahoo.com (Michael Weston) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Michael Weston ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/29He4y6p2Ls2haj5mQbjcE-1280-80.jpg">
                                                            <media:credit><![CDATA[Howard Boylan]]></media:credit>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Scratch vs 10 vs 20 Handicap - How The Stats Compare ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ How do the stats compare between scratch, 10 and 20 handicap golfers? We have the latest figures... ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ m_weston@yahoo.com (Michael Weston) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Michael Weston ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FgtdveqtvST7qHdHAqH3H-1280-80.jpg">
                                                            <media:credit><![CDATA[Howard Boylan]]></media:credit>
                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[How do your statistics compare to those below? ]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Handicap comparisons between a scratch, 10- and 20-handicap golfer]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How Many Birdies Do Golfers Make Per Round? ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.golfmonthly.com/features/how-many-birdies-do-golfers-make-per-round</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ This fascinating data shows how many birdies golfers of different handicaps average per round ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ m_weston@yahoo.com (Michael Weston) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Michael Weston ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9mahCcGSwZA4LdHeqZRgSc-1280-80.jpg">
                                                            <media:credit><![CDATA[Howard Boylan]]></media:credit>
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