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10 Things to Do Before You Die

10 Things to Do Before You Die

If your life is feeling stale and you feel like every day is the same, having a crazy plan on the horizon can make a world of difference. Quit spending time pining for all the stuff you never did and start getting things done! Here are 10 suggestions to get you started: 1. Go skydiving. [...]

What Do People mean when they talk about the speed of a Green?

What Do People mean when they talk about the speed of a Green?

A Edward Stimpson, a banker by trade, was a fine player. He made the final 16 in the 1934 U.S. Amateur and won his State amateur title the following year. Legend has it that that summer, Stimpson attended the U.S. Open at Oakmont and watched Gene Sarazen putt right off one of its wickedly fast [...]

Simplifying to Enjoy Your Golden Years

Simplifying to Enjoy Your Golden Years

Retirement is something many of us dream about for decades – having control over our time, the ability to live out our years in peace and relaxation.  However, a number of factors can interfere with our retirement dreams.  The most obvious stumbling block to a happy retirement is money (or the lack of it).  There [...]

Tom Watson’s Secret to the Golf Swing

Tom Watson’s Secret to the Golf Swing

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Bjorn hoping to be fit for Dubai

Bjorn hoping to be fit for Dubai

McIlroy believes he has learned lesson

McIlroy believes he has learned lesson

Rory McIlroy will aim to show he has learnt the lesson of two years ago when he goes head-to-head with Luke Donald in Dubai on Thursday. The European Tour money list title is on the line, just as it was when McIlroy faced Lee Westwood on the same Earth course at the inaugural Dubai World [...]

Ryder officials not worried about weather

Ryder officials not worried about weather

Ryder Cup officials dismissed concerns about the Scottish weather at today’s date announcement for the 2014 tournament in Gleneagles. The 2014 biennial match between Europe and the United States will take place from 26 September to 28 September on the PGA Centenary Course in Perthshire. Europe are the holders of the tournament, having triumphed at [...]

Molinari pair looking to retain World Cup

Molinari pair looking to retain World Cup

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Why Are Golf Courses Designed The Way That They Are

Why Are Golf Courses Designed The Way That They Are

No matter where you go on this great big planet of ours you are bound to come across at least a few golf courses. These days golf courses are the must have for all countries and that is because now more than ever, golf is a major tourist attraction. People travel far and wide to [...]

Son Gual Golf Club – Top 100 European Courses

Son Gual Golf Club – Top 100 European Courses

The impressive Son Gual Golf Club – Mallorca’s finest golfing address – is celebrating after becoming the fourth highest climber in Golf World’s prestigious top 100 European courses ranking. Built at a cost of €30m and opened only in October 2007, Son Gual has continually created a strong reputation among the golfing cognoscenti for maintaining the [...]

Adare Manor Hotel & Golf Resort: The Melting Pot Of Luxury, Service And Of Course, Golf

Adare Manor Hotel & Golf Resort: The Melting Pot Of Luxury, Service And Of Course, Golf

In 2002, the prominent Conde Nast Traveler Magazine’s People’s Choice Awards named the Adare Manor Hotel & Golf Resort as the number one European resort. Just looking at the pictures of this luxurious place would make anyone agree and have the urge to pack up their bags and go straight to the airport, even though [...]

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What Do People mean when they talk about the speed of a Green?

What Do People mean when they talk about the speed of a Green?

A Edward Stimpson, a banker by trade, was a fine player. He made the final 16 in the 1934 U.S. Amateur and won his State amateur title the following year. Legend has it that that summer, Stimpson attended the U.S. Open at Oakmont and watched Gene Sarazen putt right off one of its wickedly fast [...]

New Stylish Golf Shoes Kikk off in Europe

New Stylish Golf Shoes Kikk off in Europe

The European launch of Kikkor Golf shoes brings a whole new concept of North American design, style and playability to our shores. The shoes – the brainchild of Canadian golf professional James Lepp – offer unique styling, outstanding comfort and superior performance. They were launched in North America in 2010 and have proved so popular [...]

Marbas Golf Spring – Summer 2012

Marbas Golf Spring – Summer 2012

Marbas, the Italian golf brand renowned for its fine, high-quality shirts and knitwear, has launched its Spring-Summer 2012 Collection, which includes a new line specifically crafted for the trendier golfer. Marbas Golf’s new Gold Label (for men) is based on more contemporary designs than Marbas Golf’s Green Label with sleeker lines for the more fashionable [...]

What’s the Latest Gadget?

What’s the Latest Gadget?

With the ever-increasing popularity of golf among both men and women, there’s a constant quest for the next gadget that will help players improve at the game. And – as is the case in almost any market – there’s no shortage of companies offering gadgets and gizmos promising just that. So how do you know [...]

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Rule 1 – The Game

Rule 1 – The Game

| November 8, 2011 | 0 Comments

Definitions All defined terms are in italics. 1-1. General The Game of Golf consists of playing a ball with a club from the teeing ground into the hole by stroke or successful strokes in accordance with the Rules. 1-2. Exerting Influence on Moment of Ball or Altering Physical Conditions  A player must not (i) take an [...]

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Rule 2 – Match Play

Rule 2 – Match Play

| November 8, 2011 | 0 Comments

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Rules of Amateur Status 2012 – 2015

Rules of Amateur Status 2012 – 2015

| November 5, 2011 | 0 Comments

Definitions Amateur Golfer The Definition is amended to establish more clearly that an ”amateur golfer” regardless of whether he plays competitively or recreationally, is one who plays golf for challenge it presents, not as a professional and not for financial gain. Golf Skill or Reputation A time limit of five years is introduced for the [...]

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