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Whether we’re looking to add to our armoury or offload some of our old and no longer-needed gear, buying and selling golf equipment is something we all do.In this article, we’ll look at what to look out for when getting involved in the second-hand market—whether that be buying or selling golf equipment. The dos and don’ts of buying and selling golf equipmentPaul Snowden has been running Eagle Golf in Leeds since 1980. Here, they’ve always been in the business of re-selling used clubs alongside new ones—providing a brilliant opportunity to get your hands on some quality equipment at far more affordable…
Although the shorter, gloomy days and frosty greens can often put paid to a golfer’s normal routine until the spring, winter is a great time to work on your golf game—so what better time to treat someone you love to a golf-related gift?!The list of things you can buy for a golfer is endless—be it clothing, practice equipment, or even just a good golf book—and Christmas is the perfect excuse (not that you need one).Got a keen golfer in your life? You’ve come to the right place. Check out these 10 great Christmas golf gifts and give them something to…
All of us should probably play more golf in winter. It’s far too easy to over-eat and under-exercise during the winter months, but you’ll certainly reap the benefits if you make yourself play more.We say this year after year, but it rarely happens—however, be sure to make this winter your busiest golfing one yet.Here are 10 reasons to keep playing golf in winter. 1. Extend your seasonIf you live in the UK, you’ll be considerably shortening your season by putting the clubs away over the chillier months. Pick the right day and wear the right clothes, and it doesn’t have to…
Though it does not enjoy the links superstars of the area around Liverpool just 30 miles to the west, Manchester can still offer a wonderful golf break on courses old and new. Indeed, Manchester is home to some of England’s finest inland golf courses.In this blog, we’ll tour some of the best golf courses in Manchester. However, what actually constitutes ‘Manchester’ is a topic in itself, with various changes in boundaries over the years making things confusing.The M60 is a very useful tool in this regard, though, so our yardstick for this assessment of the best golf courses in Manchester…
We recently caught up with PGA pro Eddie Hammond on how to fix a slice and straighten up your golf game.Here’s what he had to say… How to fix a sliceFor me, one of the main reasons golfers slice a ball is down to visual misconceptions—often called parallax.As we address the ball, we stand to the side looking across at the target which causes a shift of the body alignment to where we perceive the target to be. This adjustment in alignment causes an over-the-top ‘pulling’ action into impact.The more a right-hander swings left to stop the ball from slicing right,…
The ability to download free golf apps has never been better. Golf apps offer a multitude of options and features which can save you hundreds of pounds on things like rangefinders, GPS devices, and even lessons.Most of us spend a lot of our time on our phones, and within a few seconds, we can calculate what club to hit, book a tee time, or watch what’s going on with Rory on the other side of the world. In this article, we highlight some of our favourite free golf apps to help you get the most out of your game. The best free…
Patrick Cantlay was among the final players announced to be taking part in the new TGL which begins early next year PGA TOUR players Patrick Cantlay, Wyndham Clark, Lucas Glover, Min Woo Lee and Kevin Kisner have been unveiled as the final players to complete the 24-man line up that will take part in the new Tech Golf League that has been set up by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy that is launching in January. The TGL is new made-for-TV golf league that fuses advanced tech and live action with six teams of PGA Tour stars across a season of…
Callaway Apparel, a leading innovator of high-performance golf weatherwear, has launched its new STORMGUARD III Rain Suit for men – the company’s highest specification, most premium waterproof clothing to date. Engineered from fully seam-sealed SINGTEX Protector fabric – windproof, waterproof, durable, highly breathable, soft and supple – the jacket and accompanying trousers form part of the company’s WEATHERSERIES products within the new Autumn/Winter 23 Collection. The ultimate in all-weather protection, SINGTEX Protector is also bluesign approved meaning the fabric has been manufactured to the strictest safety and environmental conditions, an industry gold standard in manufacturing sustainable textiles. Helen Willsmer, Brand Director, Callaway Apparel,…
Plans to expand the facilities at the All England Lawn Tennis Club in south west London have taken a step forward to being finally realised after planning officers recommended that Merton Council’s planning committee grant permission for an 8,000-seater show court and 38 other grass courts to be built on land formerly occupied by Wimbledon Park Golf Club. The AELTC, which has owned the freehold for the site of the golf club since 1993, bought the remaining 25-year lease in 2018 for £64 million, with each golf club member receiving a payout of £84,000 as compensation for the loss of…
Ivor Robson, the official starter at The Open Championship for 41 years, has died aged 83. Described by the R&A as “one of the most distinctive voices in golf”, Robson began his career as a starter at Carnoustie in 1975 and retired in 2015 after the 144th Open at St Andrews. He delivered the famous “On the tee…” introductions in his gentle Scottish accent at The Open, as well as many European Tour events, and is credited with having introduced over 18,400 players in his time on the first tee at golf’s oldest major. Martin Slumbers, CEO of The R&A,…