Golf has been played for generations. What started as a rudimentary stick and ball game played on the wild links land of Scotland’s east coast is now an international sport enjoyed by millions across the globe. During that long evolution, many practices and golf traditions have become so engrained within the game as to become custom. With fortune often playing a significant part in a successful round of golf, it’s understandable that golfers have become a superstitious bunch. Players abide by golf traditions, sometimes centuries-old, pretty much every time they step out on the course. I ..read more

It’s that time of year again, golfers! As the attention of the golfing world turns to Augusta’s famous old course, our ambassadors Bernard Gallacher and Di Stewart recently sat down to talk all things Masters, both past and present. From Bernard’s sole Masters appearance in 1970 and Tiger’s famous ‘In your life…’ moment in 2005 to Rory McIlroy’s present-day Grand Slam chances and Jon Rahm’s grandmother’s lentil stew—there’s a lot to feast your ears on. So, settle down and enjoy our Tee Talk Masters special!   The post Tee Talk: Masters 2024 with Bernard Gallacher & Di Stewart appear ..read more

  “There’s no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing.” Of course, these are the words of iconic author Alfred Wainwright, first penned in his 1973 book Coast to Coast. But given the advances in clothing performance, they’re arguably even more relevant today—and they’re certainly relevant when it comes to golf.   Best golf waterproofs guide Gone are the days when it was 50-50 whether your ‘waterproof shoes’ would actually keep your feet dry on a wet day, and when the guarantee of a suit repelling rain came with the downside of you feeling like you were in a sauna—or ..read more

  The Masters is decorated with incredible shots, all of which are made more spectacular by their surroundings. We’ve trawled the Augusta archives and picked out 10 of the best Masters shots of all time—however, with the proviso that many of the greatest shots took place before the arrival of YouTube in 2005. Sadly, for example, there’s no actual footage of Gene Sarazen’s famous albatross in 1935, though there are plenty of other highlights to fill the void before the year’s first Major gets underway. In no particular order, check out our top 10 best Masters shots of all time below. Which ..read more

  Knowing how to prepare for a golf tournament is important to any golfer, regardless of your level. After all, whether it’s a week-long stay at Augusta or a local, one-day charity fundraiser, you want to perform well no matter what—and as the old adage goes; fail to prepare, prepare to fail. Golf coach Duncan McCarthy has worked with winners on all the main tours, and an important part of his job is to make sure that his stable of players perform at their best when it really matters. A big part of knowing how to prepare for a golf tournament is time management and ensuring you have the r ..read more

  A drop in golf is often a misunderstood concept, so if you’ve ever asked the question How does a drop work in golf?, you certainly won’t be alone. However, in this blog, we’ll answer that question so you can drop with confidence.   How does a drop work in golf? Firstly, when taking relief, you must drop your ball, whether under penalty or not. If you have a caddy, they can’t drop your ball for you—that’s your responsibility. Since 2019, the rules now state that when dropping, you have to do so from knee height. Prior to the change, dropping was instead done from shoulder height. Wh ..read more

  Trying to define the best golf courses in the world is clearly a difficult and subjective task. However, in this blog, we’ve tried to help ourselves a bit by breaking it down into different sub-categories—from the most historic and beautiful courses to bucket list-type trips and everything else in between. Need a bit of inspiration? Read on…   The best golf courses in the world Skip to: Most historic golf courses Most beautiful golf courses Bucket list visits Best overall experiences Best course designs Best golf resorts Best new golf courses The world’s best cheap golf course ..read more

  According to the USGA, the word ‘fore’ originated in Scotland and is an abbreviated version of ‘before’ or ‘afore’. But ‘why do golfers shout fore?’ you might ask. The USGA website goes on to state: “The old Scottish warning, essentially meaning ‘look out ahead’ most probably originated in military circles, where it was used by artillery men as a warning to troops in forward positions. Golfers as early as the 18th century simply adopted this military warning cry for use on the links.”   Why do golfers shout fore? A likely derivation is related to the term ‘forecaddie’. In years go ..read more

  Although some golfers play throughout winter, spring is often a time when many come out of ‘hibernation’, and golf courses gradually start getting busier again. However, don’t be fooled by the springtime sun—it’s likely to still be quite chilly out there on the greens, so now is the perfect time to invest in a new golf jumper. In this article, we’ll look at some of the best golf jumpers currently on the market—and these days, there are plenty of options to choose from. Whether it be lambswool, merino, a quarter-zip, half-zip, mid-layer, or fleece, the beauty of modern golf jumpers (espe ..read more

  A good golfing read is like nothing else. Regardless of your experience or level of interest in the game, some truly brilliant golf books are out there to scratch your itch. In this article, we’ve put together something for everyone—from the more technical and mental elements of the game to the captivating storytellers and tours of great courses that whet your appetite no end. Golf is blessed with some incredible writers and teachers to help us play better and enjoy it more, so what better way to spend a day off than settling down and getting lost in a good golf book?   10 golf boo ..read more