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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.
Fairway to heaven: Tips for seniors
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 09/04/2025
» For those of us walking up the last few holes of life here are a few facts that you should be fully aware of, even though they are a little depressing.
Master your left-hand placement
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 30/10/2024
» When you place your left hand on the club you should have the feeling that your thumb is more or less on the top of the shaft. Whilst looking down you should see two knuckles on the back of your hand, the crease formed between the first knuckle on the index finger and the thumb, should be pointing to your right ear.
Turn on axis instead of lateral slide
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 19/07/2023
» By moving your left knee forward, the hips are naturally turned back and allow for the backswing to occur. By making sure the kneecap doesn't move laterally, you are limiting the overall movement of your lower body, and in doing so promoting a more reliable and compact swing.
How coaches make big bucks
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 22/11/2020
» Mr Pars came in 44th and won US$41,400 in last week's Masters and during our weekly call he asked me to recommend a new coach for his friend and inquired what separates the top golf coaches from those struggling to survive.
Maintain swing plane to play consistently well
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 26/07/2020
» I have contacted several Thai clubs to help compile an analysis of just how the coronavirus has hit their cash flow, and for the clubs relying on the golf tourists, several have seen an 80 percent reduction in income over the past five "virus-restricted" months. This is the serious reality of where many golf courses are now.
Clubs need to be more adaptable in such testing times
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 03/05/2020
» Thank you all for your feedback and comments on my thoughts on how clubs are going to fare after Covid-19.
Question of survival for golf venues
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 05/04/2020
» Until further notice, the board has determined that your golf club is closed.
Get that straight-back, straight-through swing
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 08/03/2020
» There should be no looping in the perfect swing but there are players out there who play extremely well with a loop in their swings such as Jim Furyk and Lee Trevino.
High costs make it tough to run a golf course
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 26/08/2018
» Is the golf business as good as it was?