While it may seem like a fairly low risk sport, according to one study seven out of 10 golfers will suffer an injury at the hands of the sport in their lifetime. The golf injuries suffered may not necessarily be serious, but knowing how to avoid them always helps. Here are our four […]
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Europe’s Most Spoilt For Choice Golfers
The golfers of the UK are a spoilt bunch. Not only do they have some of the world’s premier courses to experience, but they also have more options than anywhere in Europe. A recent study between Golf Monthly and Golf Support found that England is home to 2,270 courses, 1,220 clear of the next […]
Road cycling events – what’s in a name?
If you’re new to road cycling and looking to take part in your first organised ride you may have come across a number of terms such as sportives, audaxes and ultra bike-packing but what do they mean, what is the difference between them and which is best for novices? Here I give the lowdown […]
5 Golf apps all golfers need to have
On the golf course, sometimes we feel like we need as much help as we can get. Obviously not all golfers are in a position where they have a caddie escort them through the 18 holes, giving course advice, or the option to turn to a pro for advice on their swing. That’s where […]
An Epic No-Fly Adventure For Kayaking Enthusiasts
Everyone likes to get away every now and then. And usually it’s a case of hopping on a plane to take you to your destination of choice ready to get exploring, relaxing or a mixture of both. However, not everyone is too keen on flying to their destination. But for travel around Europe that’s not […]
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 […]
Golf and Health Week unveiled by the R&A
The benefits of playing golf on mind and body are well documented. A study in 2016 found that on average, golfers lived five years longer than non-players. Now, for one week in April, the R&A is drilling home the health implications of the sport with ‘Golf and Health Week‘. The event comes at what […]
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 […]
Do you need to train for a training holiday?
On a club ride you often hear cyclists saying that they are training for their training holiday but do you really need to do this? Surely the training holiday, by its very nature is where the training happens, rather than in the run up to it. Well the answer depends on how fit 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 […]