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Golfing Around Dublin

Golfing Around Dublin is a short golf blog that looks at what is on offer around this magnificent city in Ireland. If you have never played golf in Ireland then you are missing truly out. There is something for everyone from Parkland Golf to Links Golf, Dublin has it all. From The Island GC &…
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Spooky Golf Club Names

Spooky Golf Club Names is a short golf blog post that looks at some of the strangest names of golf courses across the planet. Seen as though it is Halloween, I thought I should dedicate this golf blog post to all golf courses and clubs with spooky names. I have played at some amazing golf…
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Movable Obstructions

Movable Obstructions is a short golf blog post that looks at markers and other man made items found on the course. Golf courses are full of colourful markers. These are in place specifically to mark boundaries and water hazards, etc because otherwise it would be difficult to see them. Some of these markers are classed…
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Alfred Dunhill Links Championships 2023

Alfred Dunhill Links Championships 2023 is a short golf blog post that looks at the famous Pro-Am in Scotland. This is a unique golf tournament that is played by professionals and amateurs, side by side. There is an individual tournament for the elite professional golfers to play for as well as a team event. The…
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The Ryder Cup 2023

The Ryder Cup is a short golf blog post that looks at the biggest event on the golfing calendar. Since 1927 this biennial trophy has been played for between two teams. Originally, the two teams were GB and the USA. For the first 50-odd years, it was quite one-sided due to the strength of Team…
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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 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 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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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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