Tag: Golf

Hiking solo – nothing could be safer, right? A stroll through the woods, admiring the views from some rugged trail? What could possibly go wrong? There’s no way we’d want to put the damper on your wanderlust, but according to some sources, the annual hiking death toll is bigger than rock climbing. And, the chance […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]