The updates to the 2019 Rules of Golf were generally seen as fairly dramatic, with the number of rules being reduced from 34 to 24, and there were some relatively radical amendments which saw us dropping balls from knee height, putting with the flag in and only having three minutes to look for our balls…. Read more »
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Driver shafts for 2023: all you need to know
Driver shafts are important to any golfer—but they can also pose several questions, many of which are best answered by an expert. Matt Johnson from AFGolfStore, an independent golf retailer and fitting specialist, knows a thing or two about driver shafts. Here, he takes us through the fitting process for a new driver, and what… Read more »
The 7 best hybrid golf clubs for 2023
Little more than 20 years ago, the hybrid club wasn’t even a thing. Now, the large majority of golfers will have one in their bag. They are easy to use and versatile, whether as a replacement for long irons, a driving weapon, or even a chipping wizard around the green. One of the most forgiving… Read more »
Blade vs mallet putters: a complete guide
We can categorise putters in certain ways—the most obvious being the shape of the putter head. Tiger Woods has won 14 of his 15 majors with the Scotty Cameron Newport 2-blade model, while, in 2022, 62 per cent of the world’s top 50 players were using a mallet putter. Scotty Cameron is one of the… Read more »
The benefits of 9 hole golf
The pandemic was disastrous for sport, golf included—there’s no doubt about that. Courses were closed, social mixing banned, and professional tournaments postponed left, right and centre. However, now that all of this is behind us for good (touch wood), the uptake in 9 hole golf is arguably one of the industry’s most notable trends—and it’s… Read more »
The 9 best spikeless golf shoes on the market
Classic golf shoes feature spikes to improve traction and anchor you to the ground as you swing. But spikeless golf shoes have come on leaps and bounds since their rise to popularity in the early 2000s. While they sacrifice grip in certain conditions, spikeless shoes offer more comfort—enough to make PGA Tour golfers like Adam… Read more »
