Like a whole host of other sports, golf is becoming more and more obsessed with stats. A look on the PGA Tour website gives users over 100 statistical measurements to order each of the Tour’s players. But which one should amateur golfers be focused on for themselves? Of course, improving all aspects of […]
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Lightning on the golf course: What to do
Staying safe from lightning The most obvious piece of advice for golfers is that if there’s a good chance of thunderstorms stay well away from the course. However, if you find yourself on course and an unexpected storm approaches, you will often be given a warning. Many golf clubs will have a klaxon […]
Understanding golf buggy insurance
When taking in 18 holes at your local club there’s a likelihood that you will make use of a golf buggy. Your transport around the course should be protected under some sort of golf insurance, but do you know what is protected with your policy? There are two things that golfers will be looking […]
Hole in one etiquette: Who’s paying?
Although you won’t find any mention in the official rules of golf, scoring a hole in one can prove to be an expensive achievement. According to one source, the odds of bagging that ace are as little as 1 in 13,000 for amateur golfers, so why could being one of the lucky ones leave you […]
10 new golf rules you should know
Golf can be a confusing sport for the uninitiated, with hundreds of rules, some of which may seem overly fussy or too far stuck with ‘tradition’. And it seems that keeping on top of what golfers can and can’t do on the course is getting even tougher. In March 2018, the R&A and the […]
Top UK golf courses to play for under £100
There are over 2,500 golf courses in the UK, all varying in levels of quality, difficulty and exclusivity. Filtering through the various review websites to find the top courses in the UK can be laborious. Even then, you may stumble on what looks like a golfers’ paradise only to discover that you need to be […]
Qatar Airways named as world’s most punctual
Holiday makers who are sticklers for time are advised to plan a holiday to Qatar next year, preferably flying from Birmingham Airport. Airline ranker Airhelp’s annual survey named the middle eastern country’s national airline as the most punctual in the world. Not only was the carrier crowned as the best for time-keeping, but it […]
10 reasons why you need golf insurance
According to The Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA), there are just under 5 million golfers living on these shores. However, it is probably safe to assume that only a small percentage of those have ever considered whether they need golf insurance. Whether you are a member, a semi-regular golf or just an occasional player, there are […]
5 sports that your travel insurance may not cover
Insurance policy documents are long, wordy articles that many travellers will simply choose not to read. However, sometimes you may find that an activity you may think is fairly ‘normal’ is excluded within your policy. Without checking, you could end up with no cover for injuries you sustain while taking part in these leisure […]
5 of Europe’s most romantic walks
Whether it’s Valentines Day, a birthday, an anniversary or none of those occasions at all, a romantic stroll through an incredible setting is hard to beat. Of course, there are plenty of amazing places in the UK to treat a loved one with a gentle stroll. However, for a real mix of scenery, heading […]