The article below was written by Hannah Holden of National Club Golfer. We often hear the phrase ‘never up, never in’ but is the most effective strategy always to hit your putts past the hole? We all want to know how to be a better putter, so what is the most effective way to reduce… Read more »
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How to work out your golf handicap
First things first, everyone can obtain a golf handicap. This applies to casual golfers as well as members of clubs, and it doesn’t need to be as complicated as you might imagine. Put simply—it is a measure of your golfing ability, so if you are playing with someone better or worse than you, then the… Read more »
How many wedges should you carry?
The article below was written by Hannah Holden of National Club Golfer. With space for just fourteen clubs in the bag, getting the split between different clubs is crucial to your success out on the golf course. There are loads of factors affecting how many wedges you should put in play, so let’s take a… Read more »
The 3 biggest mistakes you make with your driver
The article below was written by Jack Backhouse of National Club Golfer. I met up with PGA Professional Jack Backhouse to take a look at three set-up keys to drive the ball better… Tee the ball higher Most amateur golfers tee the ball too low. I think the main reason for this is players… Read more »
The 2023 Rules of Golf: all you need to know
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 »
9 tips for playing golf in winter
Many golfers call it a day when the sun sets early, and the grass gets a touch of frost. However, little do they know (perhaps) playing golf in winter can be the most enjoyable of all the seasons. The fresh, clear winter mornings, quieter courses and fabulous deals can really make it feel like you’ve… Read more »