Tag: Golf

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

Watching Shane Lowry lead the field a merry dance at Royal Portrush’s undulating Dunluce Link Course will undoubtedly have left many amateur golfers wishing they could test their mettle at the dauntingly beautiful Northern Irish course.   The reality is, it’s not a far-fetched idea. With the venue for the 148th Open Championship open for […]

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 […]

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 […]

“Collared shirt; must be tucked in at all times, ‘appropriate’ golfing trousers, or tailored knee-length shorts, plain white socks (no logos).”  Go to any golf club in the UK and the likelihood is they will have a dress code. Typically, golfers will be expected to adhere to a relatively strict ruling on what they can […]