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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.
Jeeno's choice brings great joy and promise to women's game
Sports, Chuah Choo Chiang, Published on 28/11/2025
» As a six-year-old, Atthaya "Jeeno" Thitikul faced the biggest decision of her young life -- pick either tennis or golf as the sport of her choice.
Hellgren storms to lead with sizzling 64
Sports, Published on 13/09/2025
» Incheon: Sweden's Bjorn Hellgren took the outright lead at the halfway point of the Shinhan Donghae Open yesterday by firing a phenomenal eight-under-par 64 at the Jack Nicklaus Golf Club -- a performance that bore the mark of the Golden Bear himself.
Iwai to go! Japan star stays red-hot
Sports, Published on 22/02/2025
» Chon Buri: Japan's Akie Iwai withstood thrilling birdie blitzes from American Angel Yin and home favourites Jeeno Thitikul and Moriya Jutanugarn to maintain a red-hot pace at the halfway stage of the Honda LPGA Thailand yesterday.
Dark horses' dreams dashed?
Sports, Dave Wiggins, Published on 09/01/2025
» The NFL postseason is a horse of a different colour compared to the MLB playoffs.
Matsuyama will find FedExCup glory if his putter stays hot
Sports, Chuah Choo Chiang, Published on 23/08/2024
» American Brad Faxon, an eight-time PGA Tour winner and now a putting guru, tells a funny tale which reinforces the notion that Hideki Matsuyama will leave no stones unturned in his pursuit for perfection, and perhaps, earning the chance as well at rewriting more golf history by the time the 2024 FedExCup Playoffs conclude.
Marking 10 years of Matsuyama magic
Sports, Chuah Choo Chiang, Published on 05/06/2024
» Brian Harman, the reigning Open champion, tells a funny tale of how he and fellow PGA Tour winner, Matt Every, made a poor error in judgement on a young Asian golfer more than a decade ago. In contrast, Jack Nicklaus, holder of a record 18 major victories, knew the golf world was in for a special treat with the emergence of a rising star.
Tough times for clubs in the ‘Steel City’
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 13/04/2024
» Football fans in Sheffield can be forgiven if they are currently feeling a strong sense of déjà vu. Three seasons ago in March 2021 the opening paragraph in this column read: “It has not been a good year for football fans in the city of Sheffield, with United almost certain to drop out of the Premier League and Sheffield Wednesday clinging on by their fingernails in the Championship relegation battle.”
The key to success on the golf course
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 27/03/2024
» Rather than a relaxed feeling be 'at ease' on the golf course. Positive thinking on the course is an important ingredient in the recipe for good rounds and negative thoughts are pure poison for the golfer. You need to believe with all your heart that the shot you are about to hit will be a good one. For this you'll need complete confidence.
Greenside trap is not a difficult shot
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 20/03/2024
» Learn the fundamentals of bunker play and getting out effectively from a greenside trap is not a difficult shot. Firstly, grip as you normally would any other club, don't grip it shorter as this encourages you to take a full swing all the way to a high follow-through without quitting on the shot when the club strikes the sand. Grip it tightly with the little finger and ring finger of your left hand so the club won't roll over and close in the sand.