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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.
Tips for mastering windy conditions and downhill lies
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 18/09/2024
» When faced with a downhill lie, straighten your downhill leg and flex a little the uphill leg to level the hips. Play the ball back towards your right foot. Sole your club on the ground and square the clubface, whilst aiming to the right to compensate for the inevitable natural flight movement of the ball flying left.
Club speed matters a great deal
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 05/04/2023
» Gone are the days of hitting a 240-yard drive, and the 150 you may have left to the pin would have meant reaching for a 7-iron.
Atthaya favourite for rookie of year award
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 07/08/2022
» It's no surprise that Atthaya Thitikul leads the race for the LPGA Tour's rookie of the year award considering the way she has played this year.
It's important to select your wedges wisely
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 27/03/2022
» There are variables you should consider when trying to buy the best wedges for your game.
Work more on your weak points
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 16/08/2020
» Mr Pars received a cheque for nearly US$32,000 for his even-par score at the PGA Championship last week.
Short-tempered golfers remain a source of amusement
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 07/06/2020
» It's now 25 years since I battled through the traffic and submitted my first golf tip to the sports editor of the Bangkok Post, and on reflection, of all the tips I've submitted over the years, I've not touched on the profanity in golf!
Maintain equilibrium or get ready to eat humble pie
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 16/02/2020
» The question of 'how far away from the ball should I be' is one I hear almost every day. The expression that I like to use is 'measuring off'.