Tag: Golf
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A Guide to Golf at the 2020 Olympics
Golf featured in the Summer Olympic Games in 1900 and 1904 but wasn’t played again until 2016, when it was reintroduced to the Olympic programme. With plenty of big name players, from both the men and women’s game, already making known their intentions to play at the tournament, it looks set to be a much […] -
Best Base Layers for Cold Weather Golf 2020
It is important to dress appropriately when playing golf, especially during cold weather. The right base layer can bring a number of benefits including maintaining a comfortable temperature and moisture control. You can be playing outside for several hours at a time and in very cold weather a good base layer can mean the difference […] -
Uncovering the health benefits of playing golf
There are many benefits to playing golf, offering the opportunity to socialise, unwind after a busy day or week and get some fresh air; especially important if you work inside the rest of the week! There are many other benefits to your physical and mental health. England Golf’s campaign in 2019, #switchoffwithgolf, focused on […] -
53% of golfers name slow play as their biggest bugbear
Golfers will not be surprised to know that slow play has been crowned as the most annoying aspect of the sport, according to a recent study. Golf Magic asked 500 players to name the thing that most frustrates them on course, and a whopping 47% said that it was other golfers taking too long […] -
Warming up: Your essential pre-round golf stretches
It is important to warm up before practising any sport. Warming up before you play golf has the added advantage of helping to get the best results from your swing maximising your performance on the golf course. Light walking is well known for having lots of benefits and is a great warm up in […] -
Average golf insurance claim surpasses £500
Regardless of how good a golfer you are, there is always the chance things can go wrong on the course. And with the average value of a golf insurance claim standing at a cool £515, it’s a valuable lesson in the importance of the right cover. That figure takes into account the claims received […] -
Is greens in regulation the vital stat for golfers?
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 […] -
Is Turkey the new king of golf holidays?
For decades, the Iberian Peninsula has had a stronghold on golf holidays for UK golfers. But the days of the Spanish and Portuguese dominance appear to be numbered as Turkey puts its hand up to become golfing destination number one. The relatively rapid growth of the golf tourism industry in Turkey has seen it […] -
Lightning on the golf course: What to do
After six spectators were injured when lightning struck a PGA event in Atlanta last month, knowing what to do when a storm approaches could be a life saver for golfers. Of the sextet of golf fans injured at the Tour Championship, none are said to be in life-threatening conditions, though that could have easily […] -
New for old cover and golf equipment insurance
As golfers, protecting your golf equipment is likely to be a high priority. Knowing what protection you have on your Golf Insurance policy can be confusing though. And that’s before you throw in the added benefit of new-for-old cover. Many insurance policies for golfers will include protection against damage caused to your golf clubs. […]