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Mind the green for better play
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 25/03/2026
» If you lay down the flagstick, place it off the green to prevent doing any damage to the green and to hinder it from getting in the way of play. Generally, if there is no caddie, the player closest to the hole will be regarded as the one to look after and tend the flagstick when applicable. Try not to hang around after putting; therefore, after everyone has holed out, immediately walk to the next tee.
A guide to getting ball back in play
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 25/02/2026
» Drop a golf ball when taking free or penalty relief -- for example; a hazard, unplayable lie or abnormal conditions within a defined relief area. Place a ball back after previously marking it and lifting it from the green, replacing it after it moves, or cleaning it on the putting green.
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:
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?"
Reminiscing what it used to be like at Open
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 17/07/2022
» I was trying to explain recently to a group of juniors how the professional game of golf has advanced over the years.
It isn't the same old Ryder Cup anymore
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 03/10/2021
» The criticism in the British press on what went wrong with Europe in the Ryder Cup in Wisconsin last week will soon subside and a new captain will be named.
Counting on the 'what does what' factor
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 10/05/2020
» Just how many golfers can hold their nerves and negative thoughts in place?
The prize money is rarely discussed!
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 03/11/2019
» My few lines last week about the disproportionate and lop-sided prize money has hit a raw nerve with many readers who have responded with their personal views.
Act like Jack, quell negative thoughts
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 28/04/2019
» There are holes that you routinely play poorly or have catastrophic meltdowns on.
Worrying time for Reed, Leadbetter
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 31/03/2019
» Reigning Masters champion Patrick Reed is taking lessons from veteran swing coach David Leadbetter. This news made me slip back down memory lane, of me arriving at his academy in Florida many years ago. I was just starting my career as a coach and had this idea of asking my students to sponsor me to go over, from Australia, to take some lessons from him. After much deliberation, I called my regulars who, upon hearing my anguished proposition for funds, agreed to pay upfront for several David Leadbetter inspired lessons that I would give them upon my return.