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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.
The secret to a perfect swing lies in setup
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 16/10/2024
» Keep a clear mind when practising and remember that a good swing is a combination of a lovely grip, stance and posture and the way you position your body in relation to the target. If all is done correctly the chances of hitting a good shot will drastically increase.
Stop slicing! Simple tips to fix your swing
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 05/06/2024
» Slicing is caused by the hands leading the head of the club. Tenseness plays a big role in the clubface being open at impact. Anyone who is slicing realises that the harder they try to hit the more they will slice.
Norman's rebel golf league role robs him of Open invite
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 01/05/2022
» The following R&A statement was released soon after Greg Norman expressed his wish to play in this year's British Open at St Andrews: "The entry terms and conditions for The Open stipulate that a champion must be aged 60 or under or have won the championship in the previous 10 years to be exempt from qualifying. That remains the case for the 150th Open, and we have no plans for any additional exemption."
Aspiring pros need honest counselling
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 12/12/2021
» It's not funny to have to hole a 10-foot putt to fund your next tournament and to keep your career in golf alive.
Two ways to tee it up in the British Open
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 30/06/2021
» The British Open is just a couple of weeks away and the regional qualifying was held over the past weekend, which will lead to the final qualifying this week.
How coaches make big bucks
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 22/11/2020
» Mr Pars came in 44th and won US$41,400 in last week's Masters and during our weekly call he asked me to recommend a new coach for his friend and inquired what separates the top golf coaches from those struggling to survive.
Question of survival for golf venues
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 05/04/2020
» Until further notice, the board has determined that your golf club is closed.
Come up with ideas to survive
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 09/12/2018
» Selling land or developing attractive real estate along the fairways is the obvious way for financially distressed clubs to stop going under.
Life can be tough for a touring pro
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 21/01/2018
» Spare a thought for the battling players trying hard to make it from the secondary level to any of the main tours.