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I Drank Four Pints And Played In A Professional Event. Was It A Roaring Success Or An Abject Failure?
PGA Professional Joe Ferguson once competed in a professional event under the influence of alcohol. How did it play out?
By Joe Ferguson Published
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'Nobody Else Cares About Your Game Or Your Score' – Are Golfers Too Self-Important... And Where Does It Come From?
Are golfers really that self-important? Fergus Bisset considers it from a personal perspective and wonders if we have a real problem…
By Fergus Bisset Published
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I Used To Think Group Lessons Were Only For Beginners. Here Are 5 Things I Learned That Proved Me Wrong
Why a group lesson is a great way to improve your game, no matter your ability level
By Lauren Katims Published
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PGA Tour vs LIV Golf: Which Promotion/Relegation System Is Better?
The PGA Tour will get 30 new members from the Korn Ferry and DP World Tours next season, which made me question LIV Golf's relegation/promotion system
By Elliott Heath Published
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I Was Never Fussed By Rangefinders… Now I Wonder How I Ever Went Without
Sponsored by Shot Scope
Since the start of the year, I’ve been regularly using a rangefinder for the first time. I feel more prepared and committed over shots and it’s boosted my iron play
By Nick Bonfield Published
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Alternative Strokes Gained Series: 5 Most Iconic Celebrations In Golf
You may be able to picture the most iconic golf celebrations at the sheer mention of a time, place or player - but who did it best in the men's game?
By Baz Plummer Published
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I've Had Enough Of Par 70 Golf Courses... Stop Depriving People Of Par 5s!
When I look at the scorecard of a course I’m playing for the first time or sit down to watch a professional event, I’m always disappointed to see the number 70
By Nick Bonfield Published
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I've Played Well In 2025, So Why Have I Lost So Many Golf Matches? I Have A Theory...
Despite playing some of his best golf in 2025, Matt Cradock is in disbelief at the number of matches he has lost throughout the season...
By Matt Cradock Published
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Is This Legal 'Cheat' Club A Guaranteed Way Of Getting Out Of Bunkers... Or A Marketing Con?
Three golfers put the Eleven Golf Bunker Blaster to the test and the results were... complicated
By Carly Cummins Published
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I Tried A 4.5Ëš Driver Made Specifically For The World's Biggest Hitters... And It Might Just Make My Bag!
PGA Professional Joe Ferguson has been thinking outside of the box in a bid to improve his performance off the tee...
By Joe Ferguson Published
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What's The Longest Drive Hit By An Amateur Golfer In 2025... And How Do You Compare?
Sponsored by Shot Scope
We know how far tour golfers hit the ball off the tee, but what is the longest drive hit by an amateur golfer in 2025? I asked Shot Scope to find an answer...
By Baz Plummer Published
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'We Don't Need To Throw Out Tradition' - How Hybrid Thinking Is The Future Of Golf Club Culture
Why choose? We can blend history and progress to make the game practical, adaptable and welcoming
By Genelle Aldred Published
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'It's Unacceptable' - Why The Loft Of Your Driver Might Not Be What You Think
Equipment expert Joe Ferguson has discovered an uncomfortable truth of golf club manufacturing that means you might not be getting the club that you paid for
By Joe Ferguson Published
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I Swallowed My Pride And Bought A Decade-Old 4-Hybrid. It Has Changed My Game…
Elliott Heath writes a love letter to his 2015 Titleist 816H1 hybrid, which has been a superb replacement for his 4-iron
By Elliott Heath Published
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Do Putts Turn More On Fast Greens Or Slow Greens?
How much break should you allow for on different types of greens?
By Roderick Easdale Published
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The Hidden Costs Of Golf: What You’re Not Budgeting For
Most of the costs associated with golf are pretty obvious, but there are others you may not have considered. It’s good to be aware of them...
By Fergus Bisset Published
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This Isn't Just A Pink Golf Bag... It's A Statement Of Hope
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Vessel launches a new collection to support the cause
By Alison Root Published
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Strike Your Irons Purely: Chris Ryan’s 3 Keys to Consistent Contact
Sponsor Content Created With Hackmotion
Strike Your Irons Purely: Chris Ryan’s 3 Keys to Consistent Contact
By Sam De'Ath Published
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5 Signs You Are Completely Obsessed With Tour Golf
Lots of people like to occasionally watch tour golf and some might call themselves fans, but are you obsessed? If you recognise these five signs, you might be
By Baz Plummer Published
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I Couldn’t Stop Pulling My Irons 30-Yards Left… Until I Had This Game-Changing Lesson
Joel Tadman had had enough of his woeful iron play and during his first lesson for over 10 years, discovered the fix for his card-wrecking problem
By Joel Tadman Published
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The 10 Oldest Golf Clubs Outside The UK
Allowing one per country, we look at the 10 oldest golf clubs outside the UK still in existence today. They are spread across the continents.
By Fergus Bisset Published
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Is Putter Tech a Myth? We Tested Models From Three Different Eras To Find Out
Sponsored by GolfClubs4Cash
Two classic putters in the form of the Wilson 8802 and the Ping Anser take on the cutting-edge L.A.B. Golf Mezz.1 Max to see if modern technology actually makes a difference on the greens
By Joe Ferguson Published
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Is Tour Player Petulance On The Rise?
Are the top players behaving in a moodier manner, or is it simply that the way the modern world works means they’re more closely under the microscope?
By Fergus Bisset Published
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I'm A Golf Coach. Do I Believe AI Will Ever Take My Job?... Maybe
PGA professional Emma Booth on an AI revolution that's raising questions for pros across all industries
By Emma Booth Published
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‘For A Nation That Prides Itself On Patriotism, The USA’s Inability To Foster Team Spirit Is Baffling’
Every Ryder Cup, it seems as if camaraderie and unity comes far more naturally to the European team. We explore why that is and whether it will ever change
By Nick Bonfield Published
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Olympic Gold In Los Angeles, More Majors Or The Ryder Cup Captaincy... What's Next For Rory McIlroy?
After an impressive season in 2025, winning a Ryder Cup away and a first Green Jacket to complete the Career Grand Slam, what's next for Rory McIlroy?
By Baz Plummer Published
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'Some Of The Worst Behaviour I've Ever Seen' – Social Media Slams 'Completely Unacceptable' Fan Conduct At Ryder Cup
Proceedings took a fiery turn at the Ryder Cup yesterday, both on and off the course, but did the home fans take it too far? It's time to have your say...
By Baz Plummer Published
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How To Watch The Ryder Cup For Free
You could watch the USA vs Europe contest without paying a penny – here's how to watch the Ryder Cup for free online.
By Patrick Fletcher Published
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TV 'Coverage Driving Me Insane Already' – Social Media Erupts Over Quality Of Televised Ryder Cup Action
The Ryder Cup television coverage was less than an hour into the first session before infuriated golf fans were venting on social media, but what's going wrong?
By Baz Plummer Published
