One of the many great aspects of playing golf is the different types of courses which are available to play. We have links style courses which are located near the coast, some great examples of which can be found in Scotland. We also have inland parkland...

When playing a round of golf, seeing a short par-4 hole is often met with much delight, especially in comparison to a long par-4. A long par-4 is often seen by beginner golfers as a hole which at best will see a par. A short par-4 on the other hand is look...

There’s no such thing as the perfect place to play golf. Every location on the planet has its pros and cons in terms of climate and you can have great, warm and dry weather playing a Scottish links course and very wet weather playing a course in Thailand....

Much of what makes a golf shot a good golf shot is in the set up. If you get everything right when setting up your shot, you increase your chances of making a great shot. An important element of setting up is the position of the golf ball. If you are usin...

Hooking the golf ball can be one of the most frustrating shots in golf. You complete your setup, plan your angle of attack and hit the ball off the tee only to see it swing sharply away to the left (for right handed players) and probably into the trees, wa...

As a beginner, you should be taught to keep the ball below the hole as often as you can. This means you should be leaving your ball in a position on the green which leaves you with an uphill putt. The reason for this is because you can be confident in att...

While there are many aspects to playing golf, many of which involve a physical approach, there are others which are invisible. Confidence on the golf course is something which you cannot necessarily see because a player can still feel confident if they ar...

You have just hit a big shot off the tee only to see your ball travelling towards the trees which flank the fairway. The first thought is simply about trying to find your ball and you may even opt to hit a provisional shot if you believe it will be lost....

For many beginner golfers, hitting a wood off the fairway can be both a pleasure and a frustration. While a lot of players feel much more comfortable using a wood on the fairway rather than a long iron, that doesn’t mean the shot goes to plan every time....

So much goes into playing golf that we often forget the simple things. Whether it be working on swing mechanics, practicing lag putting or trying out a new type of ball, golfers are always looking at ways to improve. Signs of improvement is what many golf...