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What Is Par In Golf?
Even many non-golfers will know the word par, but what exactly does it mean in relation to individual holes and the overall course?
By Jeremy Ellwood • Published
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What Is A Duck Hook In Golf?
The duck hook is a destructive golf shot. We explain what it is and briefly highlight a few of the most likely causes
By Jeremy Ellwood • Published
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What Is GolfClubs4Cash?
Europe’s largest dealer of pre-owned golf equipment with over 25,000 items in stock and 30,000+ trust pilot reviews
By Elliott Heath • Published
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What Does PLD Stand For? - The Players Championship 2022
At The Players Championship, many Ping players are using bags with the letters 'PLD.' Find out what they mean here
By Matt Cradock • Published
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What Does Lie Mean In Golf?
Lie means two different things in golf, one related to how your ball is sitting and the other to how your club is sitting...
By Jeremy Ellwood • Published
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What Does Dormie Mean In Golf?
'Dormie' is a term that can only ever be used in matchplay golf where no extra holes are being played. We explain why...
By Jeremy Ellwood • Published
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What Is A Sandbagger In Golf?
A sandbagger is a close relation to the bandit or pothunter so likely to be extremely unpopular with other golfers, as we explain...
By Jeremy Ellwood • Published
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What Is An Albatross In Golf?
What is an albatross in golf? Well, it's certainly a very rare bird indeed as we explain in this article...
By Jeremy Ellwood • Published
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A Game Less Ordinary: Golf’s Most Unusual Rounds
Highs, lows, great comebacks and bizarre finishes, golf has witnessed some amazing performances over the years
By Fergus Bisset • Published
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Why I Love Golf: GB Hockey Gold Medallist Alex Danson-Bennett
Hockey star Alex Danson-Bennett won a gold medal for Great Britain at the 2016 Olympics – but, following her retirement, she tells Katie Dawkins why golf is her new love
By Katie Dawkins • Published
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Ten Women Who Changed The Game Of Golf
We look at some of golf’s most famous names and how they’ve left their mark on the sport
By Mark Townsend • Published
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Club Membership Special: 'There Must Be A Welcoming Environment For Women'
With the game enjoying something of a global boom, more women discovering the joy of joining a club
By Mark Townsend • Published
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Becky Brewerton: 'Golf Has Never Been More Inclusive For Women'
The two-time Solheim Cup Player on why nothing beats golf and how more females can get into the sport
By Becky Brewerton • Published
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‘I was going to be a solicitor – but now I’m a greenkeeper!’
The Belfry’s Anna Nilsson on her greenkeeping role at the world-famous Ryder Cup venue
By Mark Townsend • Published
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Meet The Club Captain Who Is Breaking Boundaries For Women In Golf
Kimberley Hill took on the club captaincy at Headingley Golf Club in 2020 and believes more clubs need to adopt a similar, forward-thinking attitude
By Mark Townsend • Published
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What Is A Dogleg In Golf?
A definition of the golfing term Dogleg – Where does it come from and what exactly is it?
By Fergus Bisset • Published
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What Is A Stymie In Golf?
A definition of the golfing term Stymie – What does it mean and why don’t we see them anymore?
By Fergus Bisset • Published
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What Is A Hole Out In Golf?
A definition of the golfing term Hole Out – What does it mean and why do all golfers want to see it happen?
By Fergus Bisset • Published
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Tee Box London – A Golfing Haven In The Heart Of The City
The City of London’s premier indoor golf facilities help golfers of all abilities learn and practise using state-of-the-art technology and expert instruction
By Fergus Bisset • Published
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We Tried Whoop For Six Months – Here’s What We Learnt
Wearable technology is helping golfers all over the world improve their games – but just how good is Whoop and what can it do for your game? The Golf Monthly team found out
By Golf Monthly • Published
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The Ten Best Players To Have Never Won The Masters
We look at a list of players who had – and some still have – all the ingredients to win at Augusta but who never slipped on that famous Green Jacket
By Alex Narey • Published
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What Is Carbonwood?
In this article, Martin Hopley asks what is carbonwood and speaks to the experts at TaylorMade to find out
By Martin Hopley • Published
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John Terry Reveals His Unbelievable Golf Handicap
In a post on Twitter, the Champions League winner revealed that he is currently playing off a 1.1 handicap
By Matt Cradock • Published
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What Is An Ace In Golf?
We discuss golf's ultimate shot - the ace or hole in one - in a little more detail...
By Jeremy Ellwood • Published
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What Is The Ruling For If You Run Out Of Golf Balls During Your Round?
Have you ever ran out of golf balls whilst playing a round out on the course?
By Matt Cradock • Published
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What Is Gross Score In Golf?
Gross score in golf is simply the total number of shots actually played or incurred
By Roderick Easdale • Published
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What Is The Rough In Golf?
Rough is where the grass on a golf course has been deliberately allowed to get longer than that on the fairway, so as to punish wayward shots
By Roderick Easdale • Published
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How To Fill The 14th Spot In Your Bag
Dan Parker takes a look at how to fill the 14th spot in your bag and utilise all the clubs available to you
By Dan Parker • Published
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Get Your Hands On Tickets For The Phantom Of The Open
Your chance to see the new feature film
By Golf Monthly • Published