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What’s The Difference Between Men’s And Women’s Golf Clubs?
We take an in-depth look at the elements that make men’s and women’s golf clubs different and explain why they are designed this way
By Carly Frost Published
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32 Best Golfers Of The 80s
We recall a decade that saw many of the game's iconic names dazzle at their brilliant best and the Ryder Cup come to life
By Mark Townsend Published
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DJ Ousts Tiger And 'That' Par 67 Comment... 10 Things You've Forgotten About The November 2020 Masters
The 2020 Masters was held in the autumn and saw golfing history rewritten in so many ways
By Roderick Easdale Published
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Five Things I’ve Added To My Golf Bag This Winter
Want to play your best and feel comfortable on course this winter? These five essential items should help...
By Dan Parker Published
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How Far Female Golfers Hit Their Drives... Revealed!
Arccos data shows some fascinating insight into how far female golfers hit the ball off the tee
By Elliott Heath Published
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Why Is Golf 18 Holes?
Eighteen after all is an unusual number, and not found in the imperial system of weights and measurements. So why is golf 18 holes?
By Roderick Easdale Published
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'I’ve Taught Male And Female Golfers For 24 Years… Here’s Why We Need A Different Approach To Coaching Women'
Top 50 coach Katie Dawkins explores the differences between men and women and why the women's game should have its own identity
By Katie Dawkins Published
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Why Do Some Golfers Putt Without A Glove?
You rarely see a Tour pro putt with a glove on - but why?
By Michael Weston Published
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Why The Men-Only TGL Is Missing The Point
The aim of the TGL golf league is to engage with a new audience and grow the game, so we question why no women will be competing
By Alison Root Published
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From Carpet Fitters To Country Singers: What 18 Pros Would Be Doing If They Weren't Playing Golf For a Living
We asked a host of DP World Tour and LPGA Tour golfers how they would earn their money if they weren't playing professionally...
By Nick Bonfield Published
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'Doing Nothing Is Not An Option' – Martin Slumbers On Golf Ball Bifurcation Plans
R&A Chief Executive Martin Slumbers has spoken about the need to rein in hitting distances in the elite amateur and professional games
By Nick Bonfield Published
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32 Best Ryder Cup Players Of All Time
We take a closer look at some of the best players to have played in the biennial showdown
By Michael Weston Published
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'I Had A Juggling Coach' – Pro Golfers Reveal Surprising Things About Themselves And Talk Superstitions
We asked a selection of professional golfers about their superstitions and to tell us one surprising thing people might not know about them...
By Nick Bonfield Published
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10 Essential Women's Winter Golf Items
It’s the time of year when we dig out our thermals and begin to prepare for winter golf. Here are 10 items that will help you along the way
By Katie Dawkins Published
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How Far Do Male Golfers Hit Their Drives?
Data from Arccos Golf shows some fascinating insight into how far different handicaps and ages hit their drives...
By Elliott Heath Last updated
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World Handicap System: R&A Chief Calls For More General Play Score Submissions
R&A Chief Executive Martin Slumbers discusses the World Handicap System as The R&A and USGA outline changes for 2024
By Fergus Bisset Published
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Five Moments That Changed The Course Of Golfing History
From Old Tom to Tiger, Fergus Bisset takes a look at some pivotal moments in our game that changed the course of golfing history.
By Fergus Bisset Published
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'It's A Wonderful Golf Course' - R&A Chief Executive Martin Slumbers On Portmarnock's Open Aspirations
R&A Chief Executive Martin Slumbers discusses the potential inclusion of Portmarnock on The Open's rota of host venues
By Fergus Bisset Last updated
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We Asked 15 Professional Golfers Where They Would Use A Career Mulligan...
It's not just amateur golfers who think about poor shots they've hit over the years. Here, 15 professionals reveal where they would take a career mulligan
By Nick Bonfield Published
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I Went Behind The Scenes At One Of The UK's Most Exciting New Fitting Venues... Here's What I Found!
We took a sneak peek inside PXG's first brick-and-mortar store in the UK before it opened to the public
By Dan Parker Published
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I Was Given 24 Hours To Make An Eagle. Here’s What Happened…
It's a score in golf many golfers have never achieved but could I score two-under par on a hole in one day? I wanted to find out
By Joel Tadman Published
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How To Become A PGA Professional
PGA professionals play a key role in growing the game, have multiple career options and can play competitively
By Fergus Bisset Last updated
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7 Golf Records That Will Never Be Broken...
With the uncertain nature of professional golf, making predictions is a risky business. But it’s hard to see anyone matching the following feats...
By Michael Weston Published
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Scratch vs 10 vs 20 Handicap - How The Stats Compare
How do the stats compare between scratch, 10 and 20 handicap golfers? Find out...
By Elliott Heath Last updated
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What Are The Degree Loft Of Golf Clubs?
Read our guide to find out the lofts of different golf clubs...
By Jo Taylor Published
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32 Reasons To Love Evening Golf
From the anticipation to the post-round refreshment, there are just so many reasons to love evening golf
By Rob Smith Published
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What Is A Breakfast Ball In Golf?
A breakfast ball is not part of the rules of golf but is employed in some social games
By Roderick Easdale Published
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What’s The Difference Between A Tour Pro And A PGA Pro?
Modern golf professionals make their living in a variety of ways
By Fergus Bisset Last updated
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The World's 10 Biggest Women's Golf Tours
The LPGA and LET are the most publicised women’s tours, but did you know that there are actually 10 significant women’s tours worldwide ? We take a look at each
By Carly Frost Published