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Things you may not know about The Masters

Things you may not know about The Masters is a short golf blog post that looks at some of the yearly traditions and facts at Augusta National Golf Club. The Masters, the first major championship of the calendar, is played at Augusta National every year. (except for when Covid-19 is around) We have all watched…
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gWest Golf Resort

gWest Golf is a short golf blog post that takes a look at an amazing golf course with a derelict clubhouse. Just a 2-minute drive from the amazing golf resort of Gleneagles, in a town called Blackford, you will find gWest or as some call it, ‘The Mosque’. With an existing 18-hole golf course that…
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Golf Shops in St Andrews

Golf Shops in St Andrews is a short golf blog post highlighting some of the many golf shops around the Auld Grey Toun. As a golfer, I love having a look around the golf shops that I stumble across. I find it difficult to pass them without going in and having a snoop around for…
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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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The Most Dangerous Golf Courses

The 5 Most Dangerous Golf Courses

The 5 Most Dangerous Golf Courses is a short golf blog post that looks at the scariest courses on the planet. Golf is a well known, gentle, past time that many play due to the low risk factor involved and it’s safe environment. It is not usually known for being a dangerous game, or is…
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The Worst Scores in Golf

The Worst Scores in Golf

The Worst Scores in Golf is a short golf blog post that looks at some of the most embarrassing scores that have ever been recorded. Golf is a tough game for anyone and some holes can really beat you up. Some more than others as the following PGA Tour players find out. But before we…
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Who is Jeff Knox

Who is Jeff Knox?

Who is Jeff Knox? is a short golf blog post that looks at the most famous, yet unknown, golfer in the world. When you look at the golfing calendar each year the most excitement comes during the 4 major championships. It all kicks off with The Masters from the Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia,…
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Golf in Cartoons

Golf in Cartoons is a short golf blog post that looks at different cartoon characters that have played and still do play golf. I remember coming home from school and sitting down in front of the TV to watch my favourite cartoons. The funny thing is, I cannot remember any of them playing golf. At…
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The Hole Size in Golf

The Hole Size in Golf

The Hole Size in Golf is a short golf blog post that looks at the exact diameters of the cup size and flag height on a golf course. A question that is often asked is What is the diameter of a golf hole? The Hole or the Cup is exactly 4.25″ or 10.795cm in diameter.…
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What a load of balls!

What a load of balls!

What a load of balls! is a short golf blog post that supplies you with some amazing facts and figures about golf balls. A short history of the golf ball. The original golf balls were made from various materials including Beechwood and other hardwoods. In 1452, the first written evidence of an official sale of…
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