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Important Golfing Numbers
Important Golfing Numbers is a short golf blog post that explains some of the main numbers that you hear about in golf. As a PGA Fellow Professional, I know that one of the biggest challenges I face when talking to amateur golfers is managing their “unrealistic expectations.” Most amateu
The Elite Golf Team
The Elite Golf Team is a short golf blog that looks at the team surrounding the top players in the world and what they all do. Every household name on either the PGA Tour or the DP World Tour or even the LIV Tour are not alone. These guys are surrounded by experts in all… Read more
Better Golf in Hot Weather
Better Golf in Hot Weather is a short golf blog post that looks at ways of helping your game in the high temperatures. Being comfortable on the golf course is key to playing good golf. The best way of doing this in hot weather is by staying cool! There are plenty of ways of keeping… Read more
The Famous Park Family
The Famous Park Family is a short golf blog post that takes a look at the family that once dominated the world of golf. Where should I start with this family? Why not with the oldest… Willie Park Snr Born in Wallyford, East Lothian in 1833, Willie Snr started his golfing career as a Caddie.&he
Hole In One Statistics
Hole in One Statistics is a short golf blog post that looks at some of the numbers behind the luckiest shot in golf. A hole-in-one occurs when a ball is hit from a tee to start a hole and finishes in the cup. The feat is also known as an ace. My Hole-in-One Achievements I… Read more
Facts about the Old Course
Facts about the Old Course is a short golf blog post that examines some things you may not know about the Old Lady. Most people have either played or visited the Old Course; some have only seen it on TV, but everyone has heard of it. But did you know these facts about the Old… Read more
The Old Course Hole Names
The Old Course Hole Names is a short golf blog post that looks at the world-famous golf course that nobody really knows. So everybody knows of the Old Course in St Andrews, but how well do you know it? Did you know that of the 18 holes on the Old Course only 4 of them… Read more
The Royal Perth Golfing Society
The Royal Perth Golfing Society is a short golf blog post that looks at the world’s oldest ‘Royal’ golf club. That’s right, you read that correctly, it is the world’s oldest Royal Golf Club. A Short History of the Club It was formed by a small group of Perth gentlemen o
The R&A Clubhouse on St Andrews Day
The R&A Clubhouse on St Andrews Day is a short golf blog post that takes a look inside the world’s most famous clubhouse. Every year on St Andrews Day (30th November), the Royal and Ancient Clubhouse opens its doors to the public. It is free to enter and there are club members on hand to&helli
Winter Rules on the Golf Course
Winter Rules on the Golf Course is a short golf blog post that looks at the extra rules that apply for the off season. There are still many golfers out there who are unaware of these extra rules in Winter. How many times have you played a round of golf in Winter with mud on… Read more
St Andrews in Numbers
St Andrews in Numbers is a short golf blog post that looks at various facts and figures at the ‘Home of Golf’ I will start with a short history of the town and golf before hitting the numbers. Town History in Brief Since around 10,000 BCE, there have been inhabitants on the shore of the&
Golf in the Olympics
Golf in the Olympics is a short golf blog post that looks at the history of our beautiful game at the Olympic Games. Why isn’t golf in the Olympic games? It was a question that I used to ask for years to which I never received an answer. I always knew that Running, Jumping, Boxing,… Rea