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John Rattray and the Rules of Golf

John Rattray and the Rules of Golf

John Rattray and the Rules of Golf is a short golf blog post explaining who John Rattray was and his link to the rules of Golf. So, Who exactly was John Rattray? John Rattray, 1707-1771 He was born into the Clan Rattray in 1707 and lived in Craighall castle near Blairgowrie & Rattray. After his…
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VIP Golf Dtaes in 2022

VIP Golf Dates in 2022

VIP Golf Dates in 2022 is a short golf blog highlighting my favourite tournaments to watch including Women’s golf from around the world. This promises to be an excellent year for Golf. There is the return of Tiger Woods to Major Golf. The Ryder Cup will be held, this year in Italy and then there…
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Golf is a real Science

Golf is a real Science

Golf is a real Science is a short golf blog post that attempts to clear up any open questions you may have regarding the golf equipment jargon. Companies will tend to baffle you with science, often abbreviating long words or creating a new language. So, here goes! This is my attempt at making things a…
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PGA - 2020 Vision

PGA – 2020 Vision

PGA – 2020 Vision is a short blog outlining some of the major changes to the Association. The PGA is constantly monitoring the world of Golf and listens to comments & feedback from its members. Long gone are the days of the so-called Mars Bar seller. The PGA has recognised that the world of Golf…
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New Year Resolutions for Golfers

New Year Resolutions for Golfers

New Year Resolutions for Golfers is a blog post filled with ideas of positive changes for the 2021 season. Are you are fed up of your performance over the last 12 months? If so, then here are a few tips on what to do to get things back on course (excuse the pun). Every golfer…
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Indoor Golf

Indoor Golf…

Indoor Golf, to me, used to mean placing a mug on its side and trying to hole out with a putter from 3 meters. If you were lucky, you might have invited a friend round to the house as a challenger. These days, Indoor Golf has a completely new meaning entirely. I first came across…
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The Dress Code in Golf, Good or Bad?

The Dress Code in Golf, Good or Bad?

The Dress Code in Golf, Good or Bad? is a short Blog addressing the question of clothing rules. That brings to mind The Clash song, Should I stay or should I go? Many moons ago, the game of golf was classed as the gentleman’s game. They would dress in their Sunday best to go for…
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What are the best Golf films? Part 2

What are the best Golf films? Part 2

What are the best Golf films? Part 2 is finally here. This blog post is the continuation of the original blog post of the same title. Below, you will find another six of my favourite Golf films of all time. I admit, this list may be a little controversial but here we go anyway, My…
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My top 10 Par 3 holes

My top 10 PAR 3 holes

My top 10 PAR 3 holes is a list that I have put together of my favourite PAR 3s from around the world. Before we get to the list, let me first of all, explain to the novices out there what a PAR 3 hole is. First of all, a professional golfer would be expected…
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