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27 Ways To Play Smarter This Season
Discover new ways to lower your scores, ranging from easy swing tips to better fitness and strategy decisions or upgrading to the latest kit
By Joel Tadman Published
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What Is The Honour In Golf?
The person with the honour in golf is the one who tees off first, but how is this determined?
By Roderick Easdale Published
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Woods Vs Mickelson – The Numbers Behind One Of Golf’s Great Rivalries
We take a look at the careers of two legends from the last 35 years of golf and compare some of the numbers behind their success.
By Fergus Bisset Published
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‘1 In 53,000 Rounds’ - This Incredible 10-Handicapper Stat Shows Just How Good Tour Pros Are
According to Arccos data, a 10-handicap golfer could play every day for over a century and still never achieve the feat...
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Are Indoor Club Fittings Worth It?
Sam De'Ath weighs up the pros and cons of indoor club fittings and offers advice to those thinking of getting dialled in
By Sam De'Ath Published
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What Are World Long-Drive Champion Kyle Berkshire's Stock Yardages?
The American is a three-time world long-drive champion and therefore known for powering it out there - but how far does he hit every other club in his bag aside from driver?
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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10 Surprising Statistics About Scratch Golfers
These statistics - courtesy of data from Arccos - could dispel some unrealistic expectations you have about the top amateur players while also teaching you a thing or two about your own game
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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'I'm No Prude, But The Rising Trend Of Female Golf Influencers Baring Their Bodies Is Becoming Too Much'
Alison Root supports women expressing themselves through their choice of golf fashion, but questions if too many body-baring influencers is in the best interest of the women's game
By Alison Root Published
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Which Golfers Have Had The Most Hole-In-Ones?
Who has the most hole-in-ones is contested, even on the professional tours
By Roderick Easdale Published
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'Unless You Warm Up, You Are Wasting Your Time Hoping To Score Well And Improve Your Handicap'
Going straight from the car park to the first tee spells disaster for your scorecard says Carly Frost
By Carly Frost Published
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Can You Wear A Hoodie On The Golf Course?
There is no simple answer to this question as whether you can wear a hoodie on the golf course depends upon the golf course.
By Roderick Easdale Published
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What Is The Highest Golf Handicap?
What is the highest golf handicap you can play off? Thought it was 54? Think again, as your Course Handicap could be even higher...
By Roderick Easdale Published
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Slope Rating in Golf: What Is It And How Is It Calculated?
Slope Rating is a fundamental element of the World Handicap System. Here we consider what it is and how it is calculated
By Fergus Bisset Published
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Who Is The Shortest Player On The LPGA Tour?
The beauty of golf is that height does not determine success. We take a look at the shortest players on the LPGA Tour
By Alison Root Published
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32 Ways To Spend $100 On Golf
So, you've got a budget of one hundred bucks to spend on golf. What are you going to buy? Here are some ideas...
By Michael Weston Published
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7 Gadgets Women Golfers Should Have
Top 50 Coach Katie Dawkins takes us through her favorite gadgets to help women play better golf
By Katie Dawkins Last updated
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Are Junior Golfer Social Media Accounts Exhibition Or Exploitation?
Emma Booth considers the impact of social media on today's young golfers
By Emma Booth Published
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I Put In A Card Every Time I Played In 2023. Here’s Why I Plan To Do The Same Next Year...
We should be taking advantage of the World Handicap System, iGolf and the ability to put in General Play scores
By Nick Bonfield Published
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‘I’ll Make A Deal With You: I Won’t Try To Be His Golf Coach If You Don’t Try To Be His Dad’ – Butch Harmon Tells The Fascinating Story Of How He Became Tiger Woods' Coach
Butch Harmon joined forces with Tiger Woods in 1993 and the pair became one of the most successful player/coach duos of all time. Here, he tells the story of how it all began...
By Robin Barwick Published
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32 Of The Most Heartbreaking Moments In Golf History
We look back at some of the game's most poignant and tragic moments, from the 19th century to the modern day
By Mark Townsend Published
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'I Cut My Handicap By 25 shots In A Year… Here’s What I’m Doing This Winter To Go Even Lower In 2024'
After getting to single figures in a year, here’s how Jess Ratcliffe is using the winter to work on her mental game so she can shoot her best scores in the spring
By Jess Ratcliffe Published
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10 Worst Rounds In PGA Tour History
The worst rounds in PGA Tour history show how a bad round can happen to even the best of golfers. We examine some of the calamities that have befallen some very good golfers on some very bad days.
By Roderick Easdale Published
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7 Reasons Why Golf Is Good For Your Mental Health
Golf can be therapeutic while providing a sense of achievement and reducing stress and anxiety. We look at seven reasons golf is good for your mental health...
By Fergus Bisset Published
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How Many Greens In Regulation Does An Average Golfer Hit?
Using Arccos data, we take a look at how often golfers with a variety of handicaps give themselves at least a birdie chance
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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We Don't Need To Be Scared Of The Golf Ball Rollback... And A Survey From 1990 Proves Why
Golf Monthly ran an extensive survey in 1990 to establish views on the golf ball and technological advancements in the game. Some of the answers are directly relevant some 33 years later...
By Nick Bonfield Published
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Who Has The Most Career Earnings On The LPGA Tour?
Prize purses on the LPGA Tour are climbing, so we take a look at the highest earners in the women's game
By Alison Root Published
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Do Professional Golfers Have Handicaps And What's The Lowest Amateur Handicap Ever?
Do professional golfers ever keep a handicap? Are they required to? And what's been the lowest ever handicap in the amateur game?
By Fergus Bisset Last updated
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Why Everyone Should Realise That It’s Ok To Stop Playing Golf To Save You From Burnout
Katie Dawkins pays homage to Anna Nordqvist, a player that has dug deep this season. What we can learn from her strength and acknowledge when to press the stop button
By Katie Dawkins Published
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The Christmas Gifts Women Golfers Don’t Want… Buy These Instead
It's never easy knowing what gifts to buy a golfer, but here are some ideas to guarantee a thumbs up
By Alison Root Published