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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.
From divots to bunkers: Clearing up rules
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 10/09/2025
» Feedback always comes back thick and fast when l mention the rules of golf as our rules can be confusing for many. Last week, l discussed the situation of if your ball embeds itself and from the feedback came the helpful comment that there's no relief if your ball comes to rest in another pitch mark or divot.
Pulling left? The simple fix you need to know
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 14/08/2024
» A hook doesn't hurt the average golfer, it's the pulled hook that hurts. If your drive flies straight and hooks towards the end, don't worry about it. However, if your ball starts off immediately to the left, and then hooks, look for some help immediately.
Simple tricks to keep your eyes over ball
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 17/07/2024
» Personally, l like a putting stroke that uses the arms and wrists; however, on a very long putt, you will need to use your shoulders and take a longer backswing and follow-through. Play the ball off the left heel and place your feet square to the line.
Focus on the technique, not pressure
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 03/07/2024
» Like chipping, the first fundamental to learn about the putting stroke is to try to keep your hands even with or in front of the head of the putter on the follow through. The putting stroke is an individual matter however, the routine before the ball is struck should be that you read your line from behind the ball. Walk to the ball from behind and take your stance with your hands slightly ahead of the ball or straight up. Look at the hole and look at your putter face to make sure it's square to your line.
Let your left heel come up for real free flowing swing
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 21/02/2024
» A retired golfer has the time to practise the short game. Short shots don't require strength or flexibility. Certainly, the older golfer can't hit the ball as far as the younger player but once you reach the fringe of the green young and old become no worse than equals. Nothing sharpens your focus and improves your touch if you just use one ball in practice for getting up and down.
Rotate your shoulders in perfect way
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 20/09/2023
» It's important to continue turning past the point of impact so you can maximise clubhead speed when you meet the ball without pulling out of the shot.
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.
Shallower the swing the more ball spins
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 18/05/2023
» I love the way Cameron Smith plays his bunker shots.
Golf is just a game so enjoy your time on the course
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 19/02/2023
» I was asked recently an honest and interesting question -- "Has playing golf always been fun for you?"