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Free relief, OB stakes and the one-club drop
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 11/02/2026
» Please allow me to try and explain what is an immovable obstruction once more. They are basically artificial, fixed objects like cart paths, sprinklers, or fences -- they allow for a free, one-stroke relief drop if they interfere with a player's lie, stance, or swing. Relief is not permitted for line-of-sight interference. Players must find the nearest point of complete relief, not closer to the hole, and drop within one club-length.
Out of bounds: Mastering thoughts for better rounds on course
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 27/11/2024
» The following is from Dr Brasier's experiences of many rounds of golf with many strange people. Golfers don't have a particular tool for creating good rounds, or from their thoughts as they create a good score. All thoughts we have in our minds are not ours. Hidden things from the subconscious are just thoughts. For example, fear is a thought, blocking something out is a thought, habit is a thought, apprehension of a particular course, shot or opponent is a thought. Several kinds of anxieties, any "What if" -- these are also thoughts.
Use feet to generate more power
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 12/07/2023
» I believe that over the past 28 years of writing golf tips I’ve not touched on what ankles and feet do in the golf swing. However, analytics show that more power can be generated if your feet move correctly during your swing.
The first Brit to win a pro golf tournament in Japan
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 11/09/2022
» Wentworth's West Course is often referred to as the "Burma Road."
No substitute for playing on actual course
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 31/07/2022
» I coached at an indoor golfing centre down in Australia many years ago and I must admit I enjoyed the experience.
'Tigress Avery' shares some similarities with Tiger
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 03/04/2022
» Rarely do I sing the praises of juniors that I've become aware of but there's one young lady I feel I should mention.
Langer just did it
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 29/09/2019
» Do you have catastrophic putting or chipping problems -- of which you feel there's no known cure -- fear not for you are not alone.
Correct mechanics is key
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 08/09/2019
» The average swing speed of a senior golfer is between 65–75mph. But there are some senior golfers who manage to swing faster therefore defying the aches and pains of growing old.
Let's all not start crying for poor Phil
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 23/06/2019
» There was a story last week about Phil Mickelson's chances of finally winning a US Open running out.
It's results that really matter
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 23/12/2018
» I was thinking what football managers and those who teach golf have in common.