This month marked 30 years since the infamous 1991 Ryder Cup in Kiawah Island, South Carolina, which is famously dubbed the War on the Shore. The tournament featured over-zealous spectators, off-the-course tension, accusations of gamesmanship, and hostility between the Americans and Europeans. We speak to three key golfing figures to get their first-hand recollections and […]
Technology is constantly evolving, so there’s always a good reason to invest in a new driver. And that’s what it is: an investment. True, some of the models below might not be considered ‘wallet-friendly’, but can you really put a price on finding more fairways and shooting lower scores? Whatever you’re after – whether it’s […]
The golf laser rangefinder market has grown rapidly in recent years, with both established and new brands introducing plenty of cutting-edge design features. This growth is because we demand accurate yardages to the pin, and having a pinpoint number gives us the confidence to take on shots, as well as stay away from danger. In […]
A ‘good shoulder turn’. It’s a term we often hear in relation to the golf swing. However, it’s not the shoulders doing the turning – rather, it’s the upper body that turns, and the ‘shoulders come along for the ride’. That’s how strength and conditioning coach, Jamie Greaves, views it, although that’s not to underestimate […]
The Surrey/Berkshire border is a heathland hotbed and home to many of the UK’s best golf courses. In fact, scroll through most rankings, and you’ll find more ‘top 100’ golf courses in Surrey than any other English county. Sunningdale tops most lists as, despite having a Berkshire postal address, it’s affiliated to the Surrey Golf […]
Watch the game’s best players in action, and you’ll struggle to find one who doesn’t have a pre-shot routine of some kind. Why? Well, they’ll tell you that having a consistent drill ahead of each shot helps them to focus, and that when the pressure is on or the nerves are jangling, a structured routine […]
