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7 Golf Terms That Are No Longer Used
Here we look at 7 golf terms that are no longer or seldom used, words or phrases that have gone out of fashion or are no longer relevant.
By Fergus Bisset • Published
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What Are Handicap Allowances In Singles Golf?
How many shots will you give or receive in singles/individual golf events under the World Handicap System?
By Fergus Bisset • Published
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deWiz – The Swing Studio on Your Wrist
deWiz delivers an exceptional piece of wearable golf tech that could help you hit the ball Longer, Straighter and Closer
By Fergus Bisset • Published
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What Is PCC In Golf?
The acronym is an important element of the World Handicap System but what does PCC stand for, and what is it all about?
By Fergus Bisset • Published
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5 Things We’d Do To Improve The World Handicap System
The World Handicap System has united six handicapping bodies across the globe under one standardised system, but could it be improved?
By Fergus Bisset • Published
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What Handicap Are PGA Tour Players?
Do professional golfers ever keep a handicap and, if they do, what do they play off?
By Fergus Bisset • Published
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Can You Hand A Scorecard In If Playing On Your Own?
Using General Play, are you allowed to go out for a solo knock and return a score that will count towards your handicap?
By Fergus Bisset • Published
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5 Things All Single Figure Handicaps Do
Many golfers aspire to play off a single figure handicap. What do single figure handicaps do that you could learn/or not learn from?
By Fergus Bisset • Published
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I’ve Spent A Year Getting My Kid Into Golf… Here Are 6 Big Lessons I’ve Learned
In this article, Neil Tappin talks through his experience of encouraging his son to play golf over the last 12 months
By Neil Tappin • Published
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The Highlights Of Callaway Apparel's New Autumn/Winter Collection
WIN a Callaway Outfit, featuring a host of fabric technologies and game-enhancing performance as headlined within the new Autumn/Winter 2022 Collection from Callaway Apparel
By Elliott Heath • Published
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How Golf Helped Restore My Mental Health
For much of 2022, Golf Monthly Editor Mike Harris struggled with his mental health. He talks about how important golf was in helping him overcome depression and anxiety and bringing him back to being in a 'good place'
By Mike Harris • Published
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Matt Fitzpatrick - The Making Of A Major Champion
We spoke to the Englishman about what it takes to become a Major champion
By Michael Weston • Published
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How Two Coaches Are Using Shot-Tracking Data To Improve Their Lessons
We find out how two coaches are using data to improve their lessons and help golfers shoot lower scores
By Andrew Wright • Published
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How To Clean Golf Clubs And Grips
If you want to know how to clean golf clubs and grips, check out this step-by-step guide
By Sam Tremlett • Published
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'The Greatest Shot I Saw' - Billy Foster On The Magic Of Seve Ballesteros
The greatest shot I saw - The legendary caddie recalls carrying the clubs for the charismatic spaniard, as well as that famous finish at the European Masters in 1993
By Alex Narey • Published
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How To Choose The Right Golf Grips For Your Game
If you're not thinking about your golf grips as part of your equipment, it's probably time to change your mindset
By Chris Wallace • Published
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New Research Suggests Wearing The Wrong Type Of Golf Shoes Can Cause Injury
According to a leading podiatrist, golf shoes that are too soft and flexible can cause chronic foot pain
By Dan Parker • Published
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Crew Clothing Launches Autumn Collection After Successful Golf Debut
The new Crew golf range is a technical collection loaded with performance-enhancing properties
By Elliott Heath • Published
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20 Incredible Tiger Woods Records
Arguably the greatest golfer of all time has been setting the standard for more than 20 years
By Jeff Kimber • Published
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GB&I PGA Cup Captain DJ Russell On The 2022 Event At Foxhills
The ex-tour pro and club professional talks about 2022's PGA Cup on the Longcross course at Foxhills in Surrey
By Jeremy Ellwood • Published
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Golf Membership – All You Need To Know
Becoming a golf club member is a significant and potentially expensive step – What will you get from it and is it worth it?
By Fergus Bisset • 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 – There’s tournament golf of course, but there are other options.
By Fergus Bisset • Published
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10 Tips For Playing Golf In The Rain
Our 10 no-brainer tips for playing golf in the rain include some shrewd purchases, good pre-round preparation and the odd playing tip
By Jeremy Ellwood • Published
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5 Golf Psychology Tips To Help You Play Better
Useful tips to help you improve your mental approach and play better golf
By Fergus Bisset • Published
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Should All Of Your Golf Clubs Have The Same Grip?
The question posed seems simple enough but the answer might come as a surprise, especially for lower-handicappers
By Chris Wallace • Published
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What Are The Most Popular Golf Formats?
We consider some of the most played golfing formats together with some others that are less used but can be great alternatives
By Fergus Bisset • Published
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How Bettinardi Has Become One Of The Most Premium Brands In Golf
We take a look how Bettinardi is making huge inroads in the UK market with its latest range of premium putters
By Dan Parker • Published
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7 Ways To Play Better Without Spending Money
Getting better at golf doesn't have to be as expensive as you might think...
By Andrew Wright • Published
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What Is Greensomes?
Here we explain greensomes; one of golf's most fun formats
By James Hibbitt • Published