Inconsistent ball striking is the single most common complaint among recreational golfers — and for good reason. Without consistent, solid contact, every other aspect of your game struggles: distance becomes unpredictable, trajectory varies wildly, and scoring becomes nearly impossible. The great news is that ball striking is a highly trainable skill. This guide gives you … Read more
Choosing the right golf clubs as a woman depends far more on your current handicap and swing characteristics than on gender alone. The best clubs for a 28-handicapper who is new to the game are very different from the best clubs for a scratch golfer who plays four times a week. In this guide, we … Read more
Augusta National has made a subtle but strategically significant change to the course ahead of the 90th Masters Tournament: the 17th hole — known as Nandina — has been shortened by 12 yards at the front tee, reducing its total playing length from 462 yards to 450 yards. It’s a modest adjustment in yardage terms, … Read more
Golf is one of the few sports you can play well into your 70s and 80s — but only if you maintain the physical foundation that the golf swing demands. After 50, the body changes in ways that directly affect your game: rotational flexibility decreases, fast-twitch muscle fibers thin out, core stability tends to decline, … Read more
The 90th Masters Tournament begins 9 April at Augusta National, and the betting market has crystallised around a clear hierarchy of favourites — with a handful of intriguing value plays lurking further down the board. Here’s a breakdown of the current odds, the form figures behind them, and what amateur golfers can actually learn from … Read more
Hawaii is one of the most spectacular golf destinations on earth. With dramatic volcanic landscapes, ocean cliffs, lush tropical valleys, and year-round perfect weather, the Hawaiian Islands offer a golf experience that simply cannot be replicated anywhere else. Whether you’re planning a dedicated golf trip or simply want to squeeze in a round or two … Read more
When Rory McIlroy drained that final putt to win the 2025 Masters and complete his career Grand Slam — one of golf’s most anticipated moments over the preceding decade — the question immediately became: can he do it again? Defending the Masters is one of the sport’s rarest feats. Only three players in the tournament’s … Read more
Tiger Woods — the most decorated golfer in the modern era, 15-time major champion, and the sport’s singular crossover icon — was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence on 27 March 2026 near his Jupiter Island, Florida home. The incident, which involved a two-car collision, has sent shockwaves through the golf world and … Read more
A new putter brand is applying neuroscience to one of golf’s oldest puzzles. Scottsdale TEC putters have launched what they call Eye Q alignment technology — a system built around a body of sports science research known as Quiet Eye theory. The premise: the way elite putters visually engage with the ball and target in … Read more
Hyo Joo Kim made history at the Ford Championship at Whirlwind Golf Club in Phoenix, winning on 28-under 260 for a two-shot victory — and in doing so became the first known LPGA player to record two rounds of 61 or better in the same tournament. The victory was her second in consecutive weeks, following … Read more
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