Golf Articles
Golf shafts: from hickory to steel
The great Bobby Jones, and the golfers of his time, used golf clubs that were individually fashioned from wood and iron, then continually modified through use. This was done by the expert craftsmen of the day - many of them Scottish pros and clubmakers who had passed their knowledge and skill down through several generations in a tradition that dated back to the 18th century.
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Turnberry Ailsa Course Gallery
With the Open Championship coming to Turnberry in 2009, we take a look at the course and see how it has changed from the last time a major was hosted here 15 years ago.
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How to play a links golf course
Links golf courses lie on often remote stretches of land close to the sea. Playing a links is an exhilarating but demanding experience. You're exposed to extreme weather conditions and usually play in winds far stronger than you ever experience inland.
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How far is 'average'?
Ever wanted to know how far your average golfer hits? Or what's the average handicap? Read on for some interesting statistics
Rules and course behaviour
Thinking about course behaviour, perhaps brisk play is the best courtesy you can offer the other players in your game, and also the other users of the course. Read our guide to course behaviour to find out how it should be done
Tiger Woods Workout
In this article we reveal the secrets of the Tiger Woods golf workout and just why Tiger can go longer and harder than any of his professional counterparts.
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