The term golf course management describes the set of choices that you make during your game, at every hole, every shot, and every swing. It’s all the decisions that you make to execute your game strategy and to achieve your golfing goals. Many golfers are overly focused on perfecting their swing. However, bad decisions can … Read more
Golf on the Ayrshire Coastline = Links Golf Heaven. That is quite a claim, but as you read on, I’m pretty sure that you’ll agree. The abundance of quality golf links on the Ayrshire coastline is unique. I’d go so far as to say that there is no other place in the world that can … Read more
Bunker shots strike dread and fear into many golfers – but by keeping a few simple tricks up your sleeve, they can be much easier than you might think. Professional and scratch golfers prefer bunker shots over playing from the rough – so, what do they know that you don’t? That’s what we’re here to … Read more
What is the Magic of St Andrews? There is no other place in the world that lives, eats, and breathes golf quite like St Andrews – and, quite rightly, it has earned the most hallowed title as being The Home of Golf. The Links Trust manages all seven golf courses in the town, making it … Read more
All golfers want to shoot lower scores, but sometimes it can feel like you’ve tried everything with little success. Setting golf goals is a simple and effective way to improve your game, yet few have tried nor know how to set them. Practice and golf lessons can of course help – but how do you know if … Read more
There is nothing more important in golf than a golfer’s grip – it is the fundamental start point to the golf swing. For a complete walkthrough of grip fundamentals, see our guide on how to grip a golf club correctly. Many swing flaws come from a bad golf grip. In fact, we’d go so far … Read more
The future of golf will always lie with the next generation of players, but how can you get kids interested in golf? The trick? Let them learn at their own pace and make the learning fun. With this, they will fall in love with the game in no time. What I’ve learned over time is … Read more
We all love to walk 9 holes on a beautiful afternoon, rolling in a birdie putt or crushing a drive down the fairway. We love many things about golf – but slow play is not one of them. Golf pace of play has been a problem for many years. So big in fact, that the … Read more
What is the magic of golf in Scotland? Well, for most people the word “Mecca” conjures up thoughts of a pilgrimage to a hallowed place. For golfers like myself, the word conjures up images of Scotland – historically defined as The Home of Golf. Blessed with quality courses steeped in history that no other country … Read more
Drive Shack vs Top Golf – which is best for you? In recent years, high-tech driving ranges have been popping up everywhere – and for good reason. These high-tech driving ranges have transformed the traditional country clubs and golf courses, injecting the golf experience with technology, good food, drinks, and challenges that attract golfers of … Read more
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