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Two strokes too many: the danger of a 'wrong ball'
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 15/04/2026
» Should you play a "wrong ball" -- in other words any other ball other than yours -- you'll incur a penalty of two strokes in stroke play or loss of hole in match play. You must correct the error by playing your original ball before teeing off on the next hole, or you face disqualification. Strokes made with the wrong ball do not count.
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.
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.
Mickelson's bid to elude controversy
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 13/03/2022
» It was reported that at a PGA Tour players' meeting recently, tour commissioner Jay Monahan told the attending players that those who were considering to play in the Saudi-backed super league should walk out the door now.
Donald could skipper Europeans in Rome
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 18/02/2022
» The next European Ryder Cup captain could be Luke Donald as the 44-year-old Englishman has been supported by previous captain Padraig Harrington to lead the troops out in Rome.
Gamble that backfired for Europe's Harrington at Ryder Cup
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 14/10/2021
» Shocking Etiquette and Terrible Behaviour were some of the British newspaper headlines the day after the US thrashed Europe 19-9 to win the Ryder Cup in Wisconsin last month.
Let things take their own course
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 04/04/2021
» It's lovely to see Thai ladies -- Patty Tavatanakit and Moriya Jutanugarn -- at the top of the leaderboard at halfway of the ongoing ANA Inspiration, the LPGA Tour's first major of the year.
Challenging times for golf club managers in Thailand
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 21/03/2021
» My son is a manager of a golf club and consistently informs me of the challenges within the golf industry at the moment.
Rules official has his 15 minutes of fame in Dubai
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 10/02/2019
» Is it just me but seeing players putt with the flagstick in seems so strange?
Cameron a Champ by some distance
Brett Brasier, Published on 04/11/2018
» I think my dream of winning just one major will have to wait until my next life, because I need a little more time to work on my clubhead speed as it’s now about as fast as a tractor compared to the Bugatti Chiron’s & Hennessey Venom’s belonging to the fast swinging top players.