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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.
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.
The first Brit to win a pro golf tournament in Japan
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 11/09/2022
» Wentworth's West Course is often referred to as the "Burma Road."
The three needed ingredients for success
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 25/05/2022
» When I start teaching any junior golfer, I tell them that their golf club doesn't know whose hands are holding it, as does the ball have any idea of who's sending it on its way.
It's not easy to reach the peak in golf
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 23/05/2021
» There are few who play golf for a living that reach the dizzy heights of super stardom, but there are many who play week in, week out hoping and trying hard just for a nice payday to pay the bills.
Struggling Day must fight his way out of slump soon
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 16/05/2021
» The US Open is just around the corner and it's incredible for an old swinger like me to digest that over US$12 million in prize money will be up for grabs at Torrey Pines.
Wider feet restricts correct weight shift, body turn
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 15/12/2019
» The wider your feet when you try to hit the ball may make you feel more powerful but actually it restricts the correct weight shift and turning of your body during the swing.
Norman and Tiger have time to sort things out
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 10/11/2019
» Let's be honest -- there are certain people that we just don't like, and that includes colleagues, family members and fellow golfers.
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.
Location matters most when buying a course
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 11/11/2018
» How does one go about buying a golf course?