Author: Sofia
When I first started playing golf, I was a little bit turned off by the huge time commitment that it took to play a full 18 holes. However, I quickly learned that a good alternative is to play 9 holes, especially when you are pressed for time. If you’re newer to the game of golf, you might be wondering how long it takes to play nine holes. As it turns out, the time depends mostly on you and the other players. Here’s a detailed look at the time it takes to play 9 holes of golf. How Long Does…
There is been a big rise in demand for second-hand equipment Golfclubs4cash, Europe’s biggest second-hand golf equipment retailer, is reporting year-on-year growth that exceeds the pandemic boom of 2020 as golfers change their buying habits, driven by cost of living pressures. “Our business is up 44% for the 12 weeks, June to August,” comments Dean Cracknell, Head of Marketing at golfclubs4cash. “Golfers will always want to upgrade their equipment, looking for that extra edge to their game. But more golfers than ever before are realising that they don’t have to go down the ‘new’ route to find the quality they…
Messi’s World Cup victory in December (understandably) scored all the headlines, and Argentina’s incredible run of sporting achievements got an addition on Sunday when Argentine Mateo Fernandez de Oliveira won the Latin America Amateur Championship to secure his place in the 2023 Masters, U.S. Open and Open Championship.Fernandez de Oliveira, the No. 34-ranked amateur in the world, shot a 67 in the final round on Sunday at Grand Preserve Golf Club in Puerto Rico to claim his first ever title at this event. A year ago, Fernandez de Oliveira narrowly missed a playoff that could have propelled him into the…
If you are new to the game of golf, a great milestone to shoot for is to break 100. It can take some time and patience, but with the right tips, any golfer can start to break 100 on their scorecard regularly. How Long Does it Take Most Golfers to Break 100? According to multiple statistics, it can take anywhere from 1 to 2 years for beginner golfers to break 100. Some talented beginners may be able to break 100 within a few months, but only if they commit to a rigorous practice schedule. Did you know that only…
Continental Europe defeated Great Britain and Ireland 14 ½ – 10 ½ to win the inaugural Hero Cup after collecting six points from the Sunday singles session at Abu Dhabi Golf Club. Italian Francesco Molinari’s team started the day with a two-point lead so knew they needed only four and half points to win the first edition of the new match play event and they made the perfect start. Captain Molinari set the tone with a 3&2 victory over Irishman Shane Lowry in the opening match of the day to ensure he ended the week unbeaten, dropping only half a…
Continental Europe captain Francesco Molinari helped to extend his team’s advantage over Great Britain and Ireland after returning two points from two alongside Nicolai Højgaard at the Hero Cup. The duo defeated Callum Shinkwin and Matt Wallace 3&1 in the morning foursomes before beating Ewen Ferguson and Richard Mansell 2&1 in the first match of the afternoon foursomes session to help Continental Europe to a 8 ½ – 6 ½ advantage at the end of day two at Abu Dhabi Golf Club. Guido Migliozzi and Victor Perez also contributed a two-point return as they first won 3&2 against Irish pair…
Bushnell Golf has launched the new Pro X3 laser rangefinder which features a host of industry-first technologies and specifications. The Pro X3 introduces an update to its ‘Slope with Elements’ technology which allows golfers to store their home elevation to reflect the Slope with Elements compensated distances at the elevation where they play their most golf. It also features a new lockable slope-switch where the interacting locking mechanism significantly reduces the risk of accidentally putting your unit into Slope mode during tournament play – which is not allowed under the current Rules of Golf. Other new features include the ability…
If you are new to the game of golf, you may be curious to know why each golf ball you buy has a number on it. In this article, we’ll help shed some light on this and go into some further detail about the numbers on golf balls. What The Number on a Golf Ball Means The main reason that manufacturers put numbers on golf balls is to help golfers properly identify their ball while on the golf course. It’s not uncommon for two or more players in a group to play the same brand of golf ball. 69…
Twelve players touched the lead at some point during the third round of the 2023 Sony Open on Saturday. Exchanging hands multiple times, it ultimately fell into the lap of Hayden Buckley who stands at 15 under after a round of 6-under 64 on Moving Day. In possession of a two-stroke lead, the PGA Tour sophomore will get a taste of his first round of contention in his 2023 debut.A member of the final group in the final round of a PGA Tour event for the first time in his career, there are sure to be some nervy moments for…
Premium apparel brand Oscar Jacobson’s Autumn/Winter apparel range offers a sophisticated mix of contemporary performance, functionality and traditional styling. The colour palette for the coming season will appeal to golfers of all ages with a mix of Navy, Graphite, Electric Blue, China Blue, and Lunar Grey being used across the collection. As you would expect for the season, there is an emphasis on midlayers, knitwear, jackets and gilets, while the extensive accessories range includes knitted hats in several styles, caps, along with belts, an umbrella, and socks designed to co-ordinate with the main collection. Dayne hoodie, Hodgson gilet and Lexinton…
