Not every approach shot we play goes to plan and even if your ball finds the green, it can still roll off and leave you with a difficult following shot. It doesn’t matter if you are playing on a par-3 and your ball finishes off the green or you have playe...

No golfer enjoys seeing their ball land in the bunker, regardless of whether it is on the fairway or close to the green. However, if you find your ball in the bunker near the edge of the green there is a good chance you will be left facing a very difficul...

When thinking about golf, we imagine ourselves on the golf course trying to achieve the lowest score possible. This may be during a round with friends, a round alone or in a competition at a local golf club. However, there is more than one way to play gol...

Par-5 holes can be great for picking up shots during a round of golf. For long hitters, there can even be the opportunity to try and find the green in two whereas for other players, a good tee shot can set up an easy birdie chance. However, having hit a g...

While there are many aspects which make up a successful round of golf, one thing you cannot do without is a good swing. You can practice a variety of different shots from the tee to the green, work on your mental game, have all the correct equipment in yo...

If you have ever been on a driving range or played a round of golf with friends, you are sure to have heard some of the classic golf clichés. Some of them may even have been directed at you and you have taken the advice on board with mixed results. Just b...

Many beginner golfers think of par-3 holes as being their friend. Having previously played a long par-5 it can feel like a relief to see a par-3 coming up next on the scorecard. However, every par-3 will be different and how you play them off the tee will...

If you have ever hit an approach shot to the green but landed nowhere near the flag, you know the feeling as you walk towards your ball. The feeling of having to make a long distance putt is usually full of dread. For one, you are not in a good mood becau...

There are many rules you need to be aware of when playing a round of golf. There are also different rules depending on the type of tournament you are playing. Rules can differ between stroke play and match play events for example. However, there are some...

Hitting the ground before contacting the ball can be a common occurrence for beginner golfers. In many cases it can happen when using the driver on a tee shot but can also happen when playing other shots on the course. This is often referred to as ‘drop k...