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Why the Masters is so Great

With the lead up to the first major of the year, there are those in the media who like to take a bit of a swipe at The Masters, in particular it’s relevance with the weakest field, but also the par 3 event. So let me elaborate on why the Masters is so great.

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Evolution of the Golf Ball

Ever wondered how the golf ball has evolved over time? This little infographic is a perfect way to see the difference since the first golf ball in 1618. How times have changed in the 400 years since. Couldn’t imagine playing with some of these earlier versions. Frustrating enough with the modern ones. To see more about The Evolution of the …

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Living with Lessons Part 2

Last August I set some goals after having a few lessons, to help improve my golf and also enjoyment playing Australia’s Top 100 golf courses. The update, well not as anticipated.

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Happy New Year 2016

To all you avid golfers out there, I would like to wish you a Happy New Year to 2016. A big year with both Australian Golf Digest and Golf Australia Magazine releasing new Top 100 Australian Golf Course lists.

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The Perils of Playing Golf

Most people think golf is really safe. Most of the time this is correct, but these are some of the things I have faced so far on my quest to play the top 100 Australian golf courses.

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Speed Golf at Yarra Bend Golf Club

A few months ago the Australian Speed Golf Open was held at Yarra Bend Golf Club. I happened to be down there on the day to hit the driving range, but before this I had never heard of speed golf.

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Coins, Chips, Golf Sticks

Have you ever had a situation where your watching your ball make its way to the hole, only to see a big deviation away? I’m not talking by spike marks or small stones, but your playing partners ball marker.

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Presidents Cup 2015

It’s that time of the year again, where the USA will take on someone in the World in match play events. This time its the Presidents Cup.

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The Golf Snob – Part 2

Now I mentioned previously how my wife had referred to me as ‘The Golf Snob’, this got me thinking about the debate of what golfers should be allowed to wear on the course. How dress regulations were driving people away.