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Repair the green, respect the game
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 01/04/2026
» Ball marks, shoe damage such as spike marks and scrapes or indentations caused by equipment or a flagstick are regarded as damage to the putting green and therefore may be repaired. Also included would be old hole plugs, turf plugs, seams of cut turf and scrapes or indentations from maintenance tools or vehicles, animal tracks or hoof indentations, and embedded objects such as a stone, acorn, hail or tee and indentations caused by them.
Choosing the right putter is important
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 20/08/2025
» Putters come in many shapes and sizes: blade putters and mallet putters. Some are more traditional, have a simple design and are often favoured by 'feel' putters who rely more on their intuition and touch. Mallet putters have larger heads and offer more forgiveness on off-centre hits, making them ideal for golfers who prefer a 'straight-back-straight-through' stroke.
Follow through is vital for a smooth and fluid swing
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 18/06/2025
» Follow through completely and don't stop your swing abruptly after making contact with the ball. Allow the club to release naturally through impact, following the path established by your setup and body rotation. Trust your swing mechanics and focus on maintaining a smooth and fluid motion through impact.
Keep your head still is a misleading old golf myth
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 25/10/2023
» Is it possible to keep your head completely still when you swing the club? If so, is it beneficial to do so? Well, the answer is no.
It's possible to be good with a weird swing
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 15/01/2023
» For every piece of golf advice telling you to do one thing, you can find another that contradicts it.
Burmester has an incredible hot run
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 14/07/2021
» A little bit of golfing history was made by South African Dean Burmester in his third round of the Scottish Open last Saturday.
It's not over till it's over
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 09/07/2021
» The British Amateur Championship was recently won by Laird Shepherd at Nairn Golf Club in Scotland. He beat Monty Scowsill in the match-play final that went on for 38 holes.
Fans' absence makes it all a boring affair
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 02/05/2021
» Let's be honest, watching an English Premier League football match or a PGA Tour golf tournament during Covid-19 crowd restrictions is a little like watching grass grow.
Ballyshear Links -- love at first sight
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 14/01/2021
» How refreshing to see something so beautiful emerge from the doom and gloom of Covid-19 and the associated problems it has caused so many.
Keep your head still to hit ball properly
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 04/08/2019
» Start hitting powerful golf shots in minutes -- even if you only play once a week and hate practising on the range. What a statement!