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Unplayable lies: Know the three relief options
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 04/02/2026
» You have basically three options if your golf ball finds itself in an unplayable lie. An unplayable lie allows a golfer to take relief almost anywhere on the course but comes with a one-stroke penalty, excluding penalty areas. The player is the sole judge of whether a ball is unplayable. The 3-options for relief are -- stroke-and-distance, back-on-the-line, or lateral relief within two club-lengths of where the ball is at rest.
Straight talking is the need of the hour in golf
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 01/01/2025
» Please allow me once more to indulge in something different than my normal tip, as rather surprisingly my 'tongue in cheek' tip last week created a great response, which has made me think that some 'Roy Keane' straight talking is perhaps warranted within the business of golf at the moment. Particularly disappointing are those who lack the intestinal fortitude of expressing transparent views and honest reflections of the present state of golf. Candid comments would be refreshing to hear, rather than the 'go with the flow' mundane obligatory words they must utter because of their positions and roles within golf.
How the original 13 rules shaped game
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 25/09/2024
» I'm always getting questions regarding the rules, and I answer them as best l can however, as we all know -- our rules can be somewhat complicated and catching out even the world's best players. Therefore, it's interesting to see how simple & refreshingly uncomplicated they were back in the day.
Struggling Day must fight his way out of slump soon
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 16/05/2021
» The US Open is just around the corner and it's incredible for an old swinger like me to digest that over US$12 million in prize money will be up for grabs at Torrey Pines.
Keep your elbow tucked in for better golf swing
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 15/11/2020
» If ever there was a secret movement that's required for any good golf swing it's the wondrous magic inch or two as you start the downswing.
Try to get into the slot for a real treat
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 09/02/2020
» Allow me to repeat this tip once more -- as it's vital to fully comprehended if you're looking to improve. Most of us "hit from the top" in an effort to clobber the ball. It seems like the more powerful move but it absolutely is not.
Your base must be in balance
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 01/12/2019
» Posture and balance is critical in making the swing consistent, effective and effortless.
Act like Jack, quell negative thoughts
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 28/04/2019
» There are holes that you routinely play poorly or have catastrophic meltdowns on.
Hit the ball 340 yards and become a millionaire!
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 19/08/2018
» So let's think about this for a moment -- to be one of the best golfers in the world now you have to be a least six feet (1.8m) tall or over, weigh roughly 13 stones (82.5kg) and hit the ball 340 yards!