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Clubhead pace is the secret weapon today
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 08/04/2026
» Your ball is in what the Rules call "temporary water." You may play your ball as it lies or take free relief. You take free relief by finding the nearest point of complete relief where you are clear of the puddle and then drop your original ball away from the puddle and within one club-length of that point, not nearer the hole. You may also take relief from a puddle of water if your ball is in a bunker.
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.
Find fairways more often by going against the grain
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 23/07/2025
» When it comes to hitting it long off the tee, go with your normal shot shape. When driving the ball well, most of us play a slight draw, so no matter what the conditions, we'll always have this natural shape. Getting off the tee is the hardest part of the game for new golfers. I've seen many golfers fight their natural shot shape.
Play it smart, watch your game soar
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 07/05/2025
» Good decisions on the golf course make up a good score and therefore allows you to feel good about yourself. Well thought out actions on the links will express your talents, skills, and knowledge. A good decision will silence many when you come in with a good score, and move you closer to your golfing goals. Your frustrations and anger disperse with a good decision on the golf course.
Emotional control is the golfer's true handicap
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 30/04/2025
» During a round of golf be aware of your emotions during different stages of the 18 holes. Try to monitor your feelings and your attitude towards how you're playing and towards your playing partners. Try to practise self-awareness during your round, so that you don't allow any emotions to cloud your judgment, that might initiate negative golfing thoughts. Recognise that a bad shot or hole will naturally trigger a sense of a feeling of loss, because you've added one or more shots to your score.
Master patience or watch your golf game fall apart
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 23/04/2025
» Anybody who has ever picked up a club and tried to make a swipe at a golf ball has quickly realised the importance of patience in the game of golf. Whilst recognising this -- you're able to monitor your feelings and understand the natural results of failing to keep calm after hitting a terrible shot. All golfers learn quickly that patience is essential if you wish to play golf reasonably well. You cannot rush patience on the golf course, rather like bringing up a baby who's totally helpless and dependent on you, patience is learnt and is a vital requisite.
Anger management a vital key to success
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 16/04/2025
» The vital importance of having a great brain box that's sparking and works well under all the problems thrown at a golfer during any round, is perhaps just as vital as the mechanics of a good golf swing. Just think of all the rubbish that Rory had to face in winning last week, the constant mundane old boring useless questions that he had to answer whilst smiling and showing interest in replying to what he had for breakfast and what he watched on TV last night.
Turn your practice into muscle memory
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 29/01/2025
» Let's face it, the golf swing is over in a flash and it's impossible to think of every movement that must be carried out in order to hit a good shot. For example, the backswing and downswing, if analysed in slow motion, would make a trip to the moon easier to organise and fully understand.
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:
Why conquering the mind is key to success
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 09/10/2024
» Looking back at the good rounds I've had, it was confidence that made them happen. As we all know golf is undoubtedly one of the most mentally challenging sports there is. It's an individual game and there's nobody to help you on the fairways if, and when, things start to go wrong. If self-belief goes and negative, irrational thoughts come into a golfing brain your score will quickly skyrocket.