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De Vicenzo's heartbreak: One wrong, one lost Masters
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 22/04/2026
» Scorecard rules require that you and your marker verify that the hole-by-hole scores are accurate and sign the card, and return it promptly after the round. Signing for a lower score on a hole results in disqualification, while signing for a higher score means the higher score stands. Before signing, ensure the score for each individual hole is correct. The card must be signed by both you and your marker to be valid.
Out of bounds: A humorous wish list for golf in 2025
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 25/12/2024
» Seeing that it's Christmas and the season of goodwill, instead of my usual tip, here's something different:
Mastering the art of 'No Mistakes Swing'
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 03/04/2024
» Golf and psychology seem to go together and many a psychiatrist has been visited by a golfer regardless of their competence. I knew of one well known player who when under intense pressure went to what he called the "no mistakes swing" which he had in his repertoire -- a simple, reliable type of swing that he could call upon when he was in contention with a few holes to go. This swing wouldn't do anything fancy and wouldn't hit the ball as far as normal, but it was a repeating swing that would put his ball somewhere in the fairway or on the green.
Please don't nag at your child
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 13/12/2023
» The best age to start a child in golf is the time he or she becomes interested in the game.
Why a smart coach should be a requisite for students
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 08/11/2023
» What are the qualities of a good golf teacher?
Try developing silky-smooth swing with loads of power
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 26/07/2023
» What should your hips do when you swing? -- well, your right hip will move up and back as you take the club away from the ball, and then up into a solid position as the lower body starts to generate power. The left leg should remain a little flexed as the right straightens on the backswing. I have to mention here that straightening your right leg is not set in stone, and if it works better for you -- keep a little spring in it.
There is an art to hitting chip shots
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 01/06/2023
» Try and keep your wrists firm throughout the chip shots.
Simple tweaks to your natural swing can work wonders
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 13/11/2022
» Correct posture is crucial for consistent, accurate and powerful ball striking and you don't have to be an athlete or any particular size or shape to achieve great posture over the ball.
Some useful tips for newcomers to the game of golf
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 06/11/2022
» New players take up golf all the time, and here are some tips when setting out to learn how to play the game that have stood the test of time.
It's time for warring sides to settle ranking points issue
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 16/10/2022
» Spare a thought for Richard Bland whose short putt miss last week on Stonehill's 18th at the LIV Golf Invitational Bangkok cost him more money than perhaps we should think about, and probably a few sleepless nights.