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Which Famous Sports Stars Are The Best Golfers?
Many of us find mastering golf hard enough, but some people are sickeningly good at the game and world class in other sports for good measure...
By Roderick Easdale Published
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7 Signs That Let A Beginner Know They Are Ready To Compete
Lauren Katims is itching to take the next steps in her golfing journey, but is she ready? With the help of LPGA pros, here are the signs to look for
By Lauren Katims Published
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What Is Strokes Gained In Golf?
You might have heard of the term 'Strokes Gained', but what does it mean? We speak to an expert to find out...
By Barry Plummer Last updated
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5 Signs You Need New Golf Shoes
Even the best golf shoes wear over time. Here's the five signs it's time you invested in a new pair
By Dan Parker Published
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What Are The Deepest Bunkers In World Golf?
Nowadays, some sand traps are so flat they're barely hazards, but that's not always the case. These four courses have bunkers so deep they will give you nightmares...
By Roderick Easdale Published
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Who Makes Our Ultimate Five-A-Side Football Team... Made Entirely Of Professional Golfers!
Plenty of professional golfers follow a football team, and some have even played the game, so who would make it into your five-a-side team?
By Barry Plummer Published
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How Much Has Lexi Thompson's Golf Fashion Changed Over The Years?
Lexi Thompson balances femininity with athletic and functional clothing. We take a look at how her golf fashion has changed over the years
By Alison Root Published
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How Many Strokes Do Amateur Golfers Lose Each Round Due To Wayward Shots? The Numbers Paint An Interesting Picture...
For most amateur golfers, penalty strokes and recovery shots are inevitable, but how many do they chalk up per round? The latest Arccos data reveals the damage...
By Barry Plummer Published
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We've Gazed Into Our Crystal Ball To Bring You These (Tongue Firmly In Cheek) Golfing Headlines From The Future...
What does the future hold for the game of golf? We've tried our hand at clairvoyance to bring you these scenarios that could unfold over the next couple of decades...
By Michael Weston Published
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'5,000 Yards Was Way More Than Most Short Hitters Could Handle' - Golf Course Architect On Why Forward Tees Should Not Be An Afterthought
We speak to leading golf course architect Forrest Richardson about the importance of designing courses that are enjoyable and fair for shorter and longer hitters
By Carly Frost Published
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How Far Does Charley Hull Drive A Golf Ball?
Charley Hull strikes the golf ball with such vigour, but how far does she hit her driver?
By Alison Root Published
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What Are The Most Expensive Green Fees?
Shadow Creek Golf Club in Las Vegas has golf's most expensive green fee, and there are several other pricey options too
By Mike Hall Published
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'Oi Hacker, Stop Whiffing And Find The Dance Floor Or You'll Make A Snowman!' An A-Z Glossary Of Golf Slang
Golf isn't just a complicated sport to learn – there's also a lot of terminology to get used to. Here, we run through an A-Z list of the most important golf slang to get up to speed with...
By Michael Weston Published
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Revealed... The Best Golfers In The England Football Team, According To Captain Harry Kane
Harry Kane is an accomplished golfer as well as a world-class striker. Here, the Bayern Munich player reveals the best golfers in the England football team
By Nick Bonfield Published
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'This Is Where I've Wanted To Be All My Life' – Full Swing Season 2 Star Alex Fitzpatrick On Hunting The Open Title, 2024 Aspirations and Playing Golf With Freedom
Alex Fitzpatrick, who features alongside brother Matt in Full Swing Season 2, is starting to make his mark on the golfing world. Here, we speak exclusively to Alex about a host of topics...
By Mark Townsend Published
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The PGA Tour Is At A Crossroads... Why It MUST Guard Against Hypocrisy At All Costs
The PGA Tour is entering arguably the most crucial period of its entire existence. The organisation has some huge decisions to make over the next few months...
By Nick Bonfield Published
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What Shaft Flex Should I Use?
We take a look at how you can decipher what shaft flex you should be using in your golf clubs...
By Joe Ferguson Last updated
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Should You Use A Low-Spin Driver?
Most major brands offer low-spin models of drivers, so we ask whether you should be using one?
By Matt Cradock Last updated
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What Is Dustin Johnson's Net Worth?
How much is the multiple-time Major winner worth? Here, we take a look at Dustin Johnson's net worth...
By Matt Cradock Last updated
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What Are The Longest Putts Holed On The LPGA Tour?
They are the shots that can ultimately win a tournament. Here we take a look at some of the longest putts holed in the women's game
By Alison Root Published
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‘Beware The Injured Golfer’ - Why Do Players Sometimes Perform Better When They’re Hurt?
There have been plenty of famously gutsy performances by golfers who are injured, but why might this help them to play better golf?
By Barry Plummer Published
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New To Golf Or Struggling With The Sport's Language? This Explainer Of Common Golfing Terms Will Ease Your Confusion
We explain some common golf terms that the beginner may encounter but not always know, such as dormy, call-up hole, green in regulation and more
By Roderick Easdale Published
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REVEALED... The Coaching Tip That Golf Stats Guru Edoardo Molinari Used To Improve Viktor Hovland's Approach Play
The new Chief Data Strategist and Lead Tour Ambassador at Arccos revealed a key piece of advice that helped Hovland to win like 'never before'
By Barry Plummer Published
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These Might Be The Coolest Nike Golf Shoes We've Ever Seen And Here's How To Get Them
Nike always produce special edition models near to big events and, at the 2024 Players Championship, the brand have delivered once again!
By Matt Cradock Published
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Should PGA Tour Players Who Turned Down LIV Be Compensated? Here's What The Full Swing Cast Think...
Some pretty big names turned down some pretty big sums to stay loyal to the PGA Tour... but should they be compensated for doing so? The Full Swing cast has their say...
By Barry Plummer Published
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5 Things I'm Adding To My Golf Bag This Spring
We're not far from the start of the golf season, and now is the best time to get your golf bag ready...
By Dan Parker Published
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Should Junior Girls Be Allowed To Compete In (And Win) Women’s Competitions?
Carly Frost recalls the days when she was not allowed to win the silverware in the women’s section at her home club and takes a candid view on the decision
By Carly Frost Published
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Why Keegan Bradley Is The Unsung Hero Of Full Swing 2
The six-time PGA Tour winner narrowly missed out on Ryder Cup selection... but should he have made it to Rome? After watching Full Swing 2, I wish he had!
By Barry Plummer Published
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'I Said I Would Only Play If They Made The Story About The Kids To Show That No Dream Is Too Big' – Lexi Thompson On Playing Golf With The Men, Making The 2024 Solheim Cup Team And Chasing Olympic Gold
Lexi Thompson remains one of golf's most popular characters despite a spell of indifferent form. Here, she opens up on her love of team events, her desire to win and her appearance in the PGA Tour's Shriners Children's Open
By Alison Root Published