In a couple of weeks several new rules will be introduced to our game to help with the pace of play -- in other words let's all play a little quicker please. Skeptics will be scratching their heads though of how allowing everything to be tapped...
I returned to one of Thailand's best golf clubs recently, and it was interesting to see how Black Mountain had weathered since its opening back in 2008. Only a handful of Thai golf projects can claim to have produced a business model that has truly been...
A five-year legal battle between Vijay Singh and the PGA Tour has been resolved, according to a statement released by the organisation on Tuesday. Basically, Vijay was accused of taking deer-antler spray, which is banned, and was suspended which was later rescinded. At the time the whole...
I was very impressed with the inspirational video that the European Tour produced to motivate their team prior to last week's Ryder Cup. The older gentleman talking at the beginning many of you will not recognise -- but I did, as he and his father were...
There's a special grounds crew looking after Le Golf National which totals 175 greenkeepers/ superintendents from all over the world. Each of those wonderful holes that we have witnessed on TV during this Ryder Cup has been lovingly taken care of, and all 18 greens have...
My few words last week on the cost and upkeep of golf courses and course rating lists hit a nerve with many of you, and I thank you all for your feedback. We are living in the "Age of the Expert", where there are lots of...
The British royal family has had a relationship with golf with the Queen's parents King George VI and Queen Elizabeth playing together on their honeymoon in 1923. Prince Albert and the Duchess of York also had a game during their honeymoon. Prince Phillip was known to have a...
Here's a good chipping tip that's proved helpful over the years. Maintain the distance between your chin and your grip from start to finish. Try and follow these easy steps and you should see some improvement. As you set up, be aware of the space between your left...
This tip works on golfers of all levels -- it's about positioning your left shoulder so that you catch the ball first and the ground second when swinging an iron. 1: Take your normal address, visualise the position of your left shoulder and don't forget it. 2: Swing...
My few words on the great golfers that have been and gone must have resonated among you as many readers have asked me to say something about their favourites of old. Sir Bob Charles, the legendary left-hander, has had a remarkable career. The New Zealander is generally regarded...