If you stood and watched people enter the driving range, you would lose count of how many simply pull out the driver and start hitting balls. Yes, it is called a driving range and there is nothing wrong with using the driver. However, there are better thin...

We are continuing our look at the major new rules in golf and today we are looking at a moving golf ball. This means whenever the ball is in motion and more specifically, when you have hit the ball and something unusual happens. Things do not always go to...

Hitting the ball out of think grass can pose a huge problem for golfers, especially beginner players. It is easy to become disheartened when the ball lands in deep rough but the first thing to do is accept the challenge. See this is a chance to show off yo...

At the time of writing, the first round at The Players Championship 2019 has been completed. As the day progressed, the wind picked up and that started to make things tricky for the players who had a later tee time. It is important to try and adjust your...

You have probably found yourself in a situation on the golf course when a playing partner has offered you some advice. Whatever the advice is, hearing someone you play with start telling you what you are doing wrong can be both very annoying and have a neg...

Wherever you play golf in the world, there will be occasions when the weather is not on your side. A downpour before or during a round of golf can change the conditions dramatically and playing in wet conditions can be troublesome. Today, we have some tip...

You may have each club in your bag worked out. Having spent time at the driving range you know what to expect in terms of distance from each club in your bag and when you are left with that distance on the course, you are confident. However, there will be...

Many people play golf purely for leisure and have no interest in playing competitively. However, it is surprising how many people start playing golf with that attitude but once they become a member of a golf club, it can be difficult to resist the lure of...

Golf rules not only cover what happens in terms of play, such a ball getting lost or going out of bounds, the rules also cover the use of golfing equipment. This includes clubs and other devices, which we will come to shortly. Occasionally, frustration ca...

There is nothing good about losing a ball or being forced to take a drop because the ball cannot be played from its current position. However, it is no good trying to ignore it as this happens to every golfer, regardless of ability. You must be aware of t...