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Instruction, equipment advice, course guides and the rules of golf — practical reading for every handicap.
Most golfers want a lower handicap, but few have a plan to get there. They buy a new driver, take a lesson on the full swing, hit more balls at the range — and their handicap barely moves. The reason…
Putting is the great equaliser in golf. It requires no strength, no athletic swing and no expensive equipment, yet it accounts for a huge share of every golfer's score — often 30 to 40 strokes in a…
Walk along any driving range and you will see the same scene: golfers hitting driver after driver as fast as they can rake the next ball over. It feels productive. It is mostly exercise. Studies of…
Almost every golfer reaches a point where practice alone stops working. You hit bucket after bucket at the range, watch videos and read tips, yet the same slice or the same thin chip keeps appearing…
The golf swing can look complicated: a fast, rotating, two-second motion with dozens of moving parts. But every good swing — whether from a tour professional or a smooth-swinging club golfer — is…
Your grip is your only connection to the golf club. Every swing — however athletic, however well-practised — is filtered through your hands. A good grip makes a good swing easier; a poor grip forces…
Golf is one of the most rewarding games you can learn. You can play it at almost any age, it gets you outdoors and walking for hours, it is equally enjoyable alone or with friends, and the handicap…
There has never been more technology available to golfers. Home simulators let you play famous-style courses in your garage, pocket-sized launch monitors measure every shot, and a phone app can track…
Golf is one of the few sports where what you wear is part of the culture. Many clubs have dress codes, and even where they do not, the right clothing makes a round more comfortable. You need freedom…
Ask a new golfer what equipment they need and most will mention clubs and balls. Few think about shoes. Yet your feet are your only contact with the ground during the swing, and a round of golf can…
Golf shops are full of gadgets promising to transform your game. Some are genuinely useful; many end up forgotten at the bottom of the bag. This guide separates the essentials from the extras…
Your golf bag and the way you carry it might seem like minor decisions compared with choosing clubs. But they affect your comfort, your energy levels and even your score. Carrying a heavy bag over 18…
