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The Solheim Cup 2023

The Solheim Cup 2023 is a short golf blog post that looks at the Women’s version of the Ryder Cup. Named after the golf club manufacturer Karsten Solheim, the founder of Ping, this tournament is very similar to the Ryder Cup. First played in 1990, the tournament is played every two years and is contested…
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The Pre-Shot Routine

The Pre-Shot Routine is a short golf blog post that looks at what to do before you attempt to hit your next shot. Before I start, let me explain what a Pre-Shot Routine is. The Perfect Recipe A Pre-Shot Routine is a list that a golfer should complete before hitting their next shot. In my…
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The Teeing Area

How & Where to Drop a Golf Ball

How & Where to Drop a Golf Ball is a short golf blog post highlighting the correct procedure on how to take a drop on the golf course. Play the ball as it lies, was and still, is the golden rule in golf. But what happens when we can’t play the ball as it lies?…
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The Angle of Attack & Swing Path

The Angle of Attack & Swing Path is a short golf blog post that looks at the relationship between these two common swing attributes. I don’t want to start bogging people down in scientific explanations or confusing any of my blog readers. Any of you who have had golf lessons with me, in the past,…
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The St Andrews Bay Championship

The St Andrews Bay Championship

The St Andrews Bay Championship is a short golf blog post examining the inaugural tournament held at the Fairmont, St Andrews. This week sees the start of the St Andrews Bay Championship. The inaugural tournament, a part of the Asian Tour, will be held at the Fairmont Resort in St Andrews. It will be the…
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The Ultimate Guide to Bunker Shots

The Ultimate Guide to Bunker Shots is a short golf blog post that looks at the golden rules of getting out of those sandy nightmares. Although we try and keep our ball in play, to the best of our ability, there are odd occasions during a round when we manage to hit the ball into…
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The Importance of a Square Clubface

The Importance of a Square Clubface is a short golf blog post examining why alignment plays such a significant role in a golfer’s set-up. This may sound a little simple, but it comes up time and time again when teaching, not just beginners, but all golfers. The set-up is vital in maintaining consistency in your…
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Golf in Aberdeenshire

Golf in Aberdeenshire

Golf in Aberdeenshire is a short golf blog post that looks at my favourite places to stay and play on the East Coast of Scotland. Most golfers that plan a trip to Scotland often don’t get past Fife, Ayshire or East Lothian. These are significant golf areas, but some fantastic courses are being left out.…
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Funny Golf Signs

Funny Golf Signs is a short golf blog post that looks at some of the funniest notices found at various Golf Clubs around the world. There are lots of signs and notices at every golf club and course. Some are serious and there are a few that are not. We are going to take a…
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Top 3 Best Pubs in Fife

The Top 3 Best Pubs in Fife for Golfers is a short golf blog post that answers the question, Where to go after your round of golf? There are too many clubhouses that are now disappointing as far as food and drink are concerned. So where to? Where should you eat and drink? The following…
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