Rule Revisions: A Softening at the R&A

A golfer with a good knowledge of the rules has, in my mind, an advantage over the player that merely has a grasp of the basics. For example, knowing when you can take relief without penalty can make all the difference to your scorecard or match.  OK, realistically not many people are actually going to read the Rules of Golf from cover to cover, but the recent rule changes are certainly worth swotting up on, for this very reason. These are the most significant amendments, and what they mean to us as golfers.…Read more …

Keep Scoring When the Swing Goes A.W.O.L.

Everyone goes through spells where their long game feels as though it’s packed its bags and left town for good.  It can, and often does, detract from your enjoyment of the game, while a really bad bout can have you questioning your sanity and retiring those good-for-nothing sticks that are ruining your life. How much comfort it gives, I don’t know, but there’s some solace in the fact that it happens at every level, whether it’s one of your friends or a famous pro like Harrington or Woods.  An AWOL golf swing constitutes…Read more …