In-depth Coaching for Blind Golfers

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A Leicestershire golf professional who has been coaching blind and visually handicapped golfers for 20 years has just held an in-depth session at his home club for the England and Wales Blind Golf Association. Anders Mankert, head pro at Cosby GC, and his teaching assistant James Herbert, introduced newcomers to the game on the club’s […]

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Golf and its heroes

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I have to admit, before playing devil’s advocate, that I am not immune to the feel-good factor of seeing a USPGA Tour-sanctioned (unofficial) event—albeit a limited-field one—with an Indian company as the title sponsor. Whichever way you look at it, the fact that 18 of the world’s best players are playing the final round of […]

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The A-Z of Junior Golf

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Professional golfer and trick shot artist Dean Davis has always had a passion for teaching and introducing juniors into the game of golf, teaching to date over 5000 children. Whilst performing his trick shots at the 10th London Golf Show held at Bluewater recently, he launched the second edition of his book titled ‘’The A-Z […]

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“Swing Fever” – the Musical Way to Grow The Game

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While reading a Sports Illustrated article on golf history by Dan Jenkins, Larry Nestor was intrigued when he learned that the game had been banned for a time during the 15th century by King James II of Scotland. The reason: his archers were busy practising their swing and not their marksmanship. Larry went straight to […]

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Faldo Series Asia Heads to the Himalayas

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Gokarana Forest Resort is the venue for the third edition of the Faldo Series Nepal Championship this week. The 14th leg of the record-breaking Faldo Series Asia season, the event will showcase the brightest young golfing talents from the South Asian nation that is located in the Himalayas and bordered to the north by China […]

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BMW New Zealand Open Day: One hundred and twenty-two clubs now signed up

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Golf clubs across the country have been on a mission to make sure they sign up for the BMW New Zealand Open Day this Saturday December 6 2014. Currently, a total of 122 golf clubs have signed up for the nationwide event, where 100 per cent of proceeds will go to the tournament’s official charity […]

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Congress giving golfer Nicklaus its highest honor

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Golfing great Jack Nicklaus will receive Congress’ highest civilian honor, the Congressional Gold Medal. Legislation authorizing the award for Nicklaus cleared Congress late Monday and now awaits the signature of President Barack Obama. Nicklaus says he’s humbled and honored to be among those who’ve been awarded the medal. Past recipients include Rosa Parks, Robert Frost, […]

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Big-hole golf has players on run | video

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FAST and fun golf at the Wodonga Golf course is proving a big hit. This Sunday, golfers will have the opportunity to aim at holes the size of dinner plates as the club continues its monthly big hole competition. Wodonga golf professional Mandy Buchanan said the oversized cups are cutting playing times and making the […]

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Golf industry will stay in the rough without tax breaks says lobby group

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Canada’s Income Tax Act would permit a 50 percent deduction on luxury box tickets to last Sunday’s Grey Cup game, or on front row tickets to Taylor Swift’s upcoming Canadian tour, or even on a deep sea fishing adventure from Aiden’s Deep Sea Fishing Trips in PEI, so long as business is discussed with clients. […]

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St Andrews Links announces first-ever licensed Golf Academy in China

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St Andrews Links Trust today announced* plans to license its first-ever overseas Golf Academy in China. The new project, which will see the creation of a St Andrews Links branded Golf Academy in Simapo Island, Hainan, China, will look to harness the renown and reputation of the Home of Golf in order to help develop […]

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