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Golf Scoring explained
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Golf Scoring explained

Unsure about birdies and bogeys are? Can’t decipher a par from an albatross? Yes, golf does indeed have a weird and wonderful terminology all of its own. It can be very easy

19 Oct 23
Ryder Cup 2023 review

Ryder Cup 2023 review

After three days of glorious gladiatorial combat at Marco Simone outside Rome, the Ryder Cup is back in Europe’s hands following their 16.5-11.5 win over the Americans. Captain Luke Donald

06 Oct 23
Golf Gift Ideas for Christmas 2023

Golf Gift Ideas for Christmas 2023

For the golfer and non-golfer alike, Christmas can be a bonanza of well-considered, practical or stylish gifts, or a collection of items that quickly find their way to the cupboard under the stairs.

04 Oct 23
Solheim Cup 2023
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Solheim Cup 2023

We have already had the Women’s Ashes in cricket and the Women’s football World Cup this summer. Now it is time for women’s golf to take the spotlight as it

18 Sep 23
Ryder Cup 2023
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Ryder Cup 2023

For nearly every week of the golfing calendar, it is all about the individual as they battle it out over 72 holes of strokeplay to decide the winner. It is every golfer’s

14 Sep 23
Winter Golf

Winter Golf

For those of you reading this article, thank you and congratulations. By reading a blog that mentions playing golf in the winter, you have proved how much you love golf. We can all

29 Aug 23
What is Greensomes Golf
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What is Greensomes Golf

One of the beauties of golf is that there are so many ways that we can play the game. Here at AMERICAN GOLF, we are going to endeavour to bring them all to

29 Aug 23
What is Matchplay Golf

What is Matchplay Golf

One of the beauties of golf is that there are so many ways that we can play the game. Here at AMERICAN GOLF, we are going to endeavour to bring them all to

29 Aug 23
What is Mulligan golf

What is Mulligan golf

One of the beauties of golf is that there are so many ways that we can play the game. Here at AMERICAN GOLF, we are going to endeavour to bring them all to

29 Aug 23
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What is Foursomes Golf

One of the beauties of golf is that there are so many ways that we can play the game. Here at AMERICAN GOLF, we are going to endeavour to bring them all to

29 Aug 23
What is Stableford
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What is Stableford

One of the beauties of golf is that there are so many ways that we can play the game. Here at AMERICAN GOLF, we are going to endeavour to bring them all to

23 Aug 23
What is Texas Scramble
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What is Texas Scramble

One of the beauties of golf is that there are so many ways that we can play the game. Here at AMERICAN GOLF, we are going to endeavour to bring them all to

23 Aug 23
Golf Rules

Golf Rules

Now we all love golf and to come to this page there is a fair chance that you love it too (or certainly want to love it). It’s a great game for

19 Jul 23
Best Golf Bags
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Best Golf Bags

Choosing our golf bag is a very important decision. Wherever we keep our golf clubs – in the garage, in the cloakroom, in the cupboard, maybe even in the boot of the car – we

12 Jul 23
Best Golf gloves 2024
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Best Golf gloves 2024

Clubs? Check. Shoes? Check. Golf bag? Check. Golf balls and tees? Check and check. Golf glove? Oh yes, a glove! How could we possibly forget?# A golf glove is not the first thing

28 Jun 23
Garmin S70 Review
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Garmin S70 Review

Are you one of those people for whom knowledge is power? Is there no such thing as too much information as far as you are concerned? Are you one of those people who,

25 May 23
How to Chip
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How to Chip

Of course, we focus a lot on driving and putting. The driver and the putter are the glory clubs in golf – everyone wants to drive well and putt well. But no golfer in

11 May 23
How to Swing a Golf Club
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How to Swing a Golf Club

For anyone lucky enough to watch The Masters on TV, we could only marvel at the quality of Jon Rahm’s golf, booming drives, crisp iron shots and rock-steady putting. When we see

11 May 23
Best Golf Balls 2024
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Best Golf Balls 2024

The recent ruling by The R&A and the USGA showed just how important the golf ball is. Their decision to implement a change whereby elite players will have to use a

17 Apr 23
Golf Glossary
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Golf Glossary

Golf can be a confusing game – not just the playing of it but its language and terminology. We hope this glossary helps. A B C D E F G H I J K

13 Apr 23
Best Golf Wedges 2024
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Best Golf Wedges 2024

You may have heard of the ‘scoring zone,’ which is generally regarded as the part of the golf course within 100 yards of the green, as you play the hole. The reason it

30 Mar 23
Best Putters 2024
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Best Putters 2024

There is no club in the bag quite like a putter. The shortest stick can often be the club that causes us the most frustration. Every one of us has had days when

29 Mar 23
Best Hybrids 2024

Best Hybrids 2024

Ever since they first came onto the market, hybrid golf clubs have been a golfer’s friend. Generous and forgiving, they are traits that every golfer wants from their clubs as they look

29 Mar 23
Best Fairway Woods 2024
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Best Fairway Woods 2024

One of the beautiful things about a fairway wood is what it represents for different golfers. For some players, it equals safety – the club to use off the tee if a driver feels

28 Mar 23
Best Drivers 2024
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Best Drivers 2024

There is no club in the bag quite like the driver. The driver sets the tempo for our day on the golf course. Succeed with the driver and the rest of the game

27 Mar 23
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