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Well it looks like the debate around the distance of the golf ball and whether it needs to be tamed has been taken. The R&A and USGA have announced steps to reduce the distance of the golf ball. Currently the average on the PGA tour for distance is around 299.9 yards. Several players go beyond that and reach 320 yards. When will this happen? The rollback ruling is likely to come into play in 2028 at the professional level and 2030 at the amateur level. Course Design This will take the pressure off course designers, and to a degree bring back...

Good day all - as it is April the month of 'The Masters' we delve a bit deeper and give some insights... Is the Masters One of the Majors? Correct, The Masters is one of the Four Majors that every golfer would love to win! Only two of the Mayors are played at the same course, this being 'The Masters' (USA) and 'The Open' (UK). How do golfers qualify for The Masters? To be more or less guaranteed an entry, it helps if you are one of the following: Masters Tournament Champions (Lifetime) US Open Champions (Honorary, non-competing after five years)...

Breaking 80 in golf is a goal that many golfers strive for. It is a significant accomplishment and it requires a combination of skill, practice, and mental toughness. Here are a few tips on how to break 80 in golf: 1-Hit the ball in play. This is the most important thing you can do to break 80. If you are hitting the ball in the rough or the trees, you are going to have a tough times scoring well.  2-Make pars on par 4s, and 5s. This means making two to three putts on each hole. If you can do...

Here are a golf few tips on how to break 90: 1- Set realistic goals. Breaking 90 is a big goal, so its important to set realistic goals along the way. Start by trying to break 100, then 95, and so on. Once you've broken 90 once, you will be able to do it again and again. 2-Practice regularly. The more you practice, the better you will become at golf. Make sure to practice all aspects of your game, including your driving, chipping putting, and iron play. 3-Get lessons from a qualified instructor. A good golf instructor can help you...