Playing shots from around the edge of the green is possibly one of the least exciting on the golf course. Perhaps you may have hit a long drive and this has seen your ball land close to the edge of the green on a par-4 or your second shot on a par-5 has c...

Playing in your first golf tournament can be a nervous time and it is natural to feel a build up of tension and excitement. Nervous energy is good but worrying is not and you can eliminate much of the worry but preparing for a tournament in the same way as...

Having played a round of golf, how often do you consider what went right and wrong? Its always good to think back on what you did well and to take the positives from a round. However, if you want to improve you must also look at the things which did not wo...

Judging and controlling the distance of a putt is one of the most important aspects of golf. Of all the places to drop shots on a golf course, the green is arguably the most infuriating. If you reach a green in regulation and three putt, it is very annoyin...

Many people consider playing golf but are put off by the potential cost of the sport. Buying golf clubs is one of the biggest issues and when looking online or in a golf store, sets of clubs are often expensive. However, obtaining your first set of golf c...

Hazards are their to make our lives difficult on the golf course and they serve their purpose well. Seeing your ball land in the bunker, especially as a beginner golfer, is not only frustrating but can generate anxiety. How are you going to get the ball o...

Most golfers eyes light up when they see there is a short par-3 on the card. Already you are looking forward to that hole as it looks fairly straight forward and being short, it means you can leave the driver in the bag. However, complacency is one of the...

The 2018 Ryder Cup was a great tournament and Europe won the event on home soil in-front of a massive crowd. While playing golf is a lot about technique and getting the aspects of each shot correct, there is also the mental side of the game to consider. T...

The Ryder Cup is a great example of golfers playing under pressure. With the voices of the crowd in the background and the knowledge of playing for your country/continent, there is a great deal riding on each shot. On top of that there is the fear of letti...

You will never see a professional golfer using a rangefinder in a tournament as they are banned from competition. However, professional golfers have a caddie on hand to tell them all the information they require to play a successful shot. Beginner and ama...