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Practice Makes Perfect-ish! Living in the UK, we all know the weather doesn’t do us many favours once the clocks go back. You’ll probably play less through the colder months, and the light fades before most of us have finished work. However, winter offers a useful opportunity to work on a specific weakness, maintain your…
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How to Plan a South Africa Golf Safari: Best Courses, Safari Lodges & Travel Tips There are golf trips, and then there are the ones you spend the next decade telling people about. A golf safari in South Africa tends to fall into the second category. Not because the courses are polished or the weather…
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Buying Used vs New Clubs Equipping yourself for golf is expensive. A full set of brand-new clubs from a decent manufacturer can cost well over £1,000 – and that is before you factor in a bag, shoes, balls, and the green fees that seem to rise a little every season. The good news is that…
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Indoor golf simulators are transforming how golfers lower their scores If you’re trying to lower your golf handicap, consistent practice is essential. The problem is finding the time, access to a driving range, and cooperative weather. A round can take four hours, ranges close early, and winter months can undo all the progress you made…
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Thinking of investing in a Golf Rangefinder? Golf Rangefinder Options – How Much Do They Cost… Golf rangefinders have completely changed the way we play the game. With accurate distance readings, these devices make it easier than ever to improve your game. And help you enjoy your practice more. As the popularity of rangefinders continues…
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Golf Buggies Through the Years: Key Moments That Shaped Their Development Golf buggies have come a long way since their early days. What started as a solution for golfers with mobility challenges has evolved into an essential part of the game. Ever wondered how the humble golf cart became a staple on courses worldwide? Well,…
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Chinese Medicine – Does Acupuncture work for golfers? One of the most common golf injuries is lower back pain. But can alternative health remedies such as acupuncture work for golfers? Golf is a low-impact sport, but it can still take a toll on your body, especially your back. Poor swing mechanics, lack of flexibility, and…
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What are the benefits of Custom Fitting golf clubs? Over the last decade, more and more golf retailers have been adding the option of Custom Fitting golf clubs to their portfolio. But is it an advantage to the average golfer? And what are the benefits of having your golf clubs tailored to you and your…
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Let’s Get Personal! Leading Golf Bag manufacturers Sun Mountain, the world’s leading Golf Bag makers are offering new customers unique personalisation on their latest golf bag range. Ideal for golfers and society day organisers looking to add the personal touch to their latest golf bag purchase. From April 2024, anyone purchasing any of the 28…
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Duca Del Cosma – Premium Golf Shoes Review It’s always nice to be asked to review the latest golf equipment and apparel, but I was particularly pleased to take a look at the new Duca Del Cosma collection, especially as I need some new golf shoes for 2024. Here we look at the GIRONA, taking into…
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10 Rules to Ensure Your Golf Day Is a Success! This month The Social Golfer is very proud to have contributed to the following article and supplement that appeared in Today’s Golfer Magazine. Note from the Editor… “I’ve organised my fair share of golf breaks over the years, so you’d like to think I’ve picked…
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GoGoGo Sport Golf Range includes Rangefinders, Golf Bags, and Golf Towels… Rangefinders have quickly become a must-have item in any golfer’s bag. Although, the benefits are most widely found among golfers with handicaps of twenty-four or less. Gogogo Sport, as a brand, entered the market back in 2021. And has quickly established itself as one…
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Chiefs of Golf Governing Bodies Announce Date for Golf Ball Rollback As we approach the end of 2023, the golfing world finds itself on the brink of significant change. With the announcement by R&A and USGA regarding the implementation of a rollback on golf ball distance. This new rule aims to limit the distance a…
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Buying Used Golf Equipment – Are second-hand golf clubs a good idea? Whether you are just starting your golf journey or maybe you are a low handicapper on a budget, buying second-hand golf clubs can be a good solution for anyone. We asked The Social Golfer Editor, Ian Mullins, to give his thoughts and views…
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Looking for an affordable rangefinder to improve your game? As an official partner of The Social Golfer, we are pleased to showcase their latest golf range devices and look at which model is right for you… In addition, we have a discount code available to our readers giving them 5% off their next purchase. USE CODE:…
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How do you find new golf partners in the UK? Enjoying your golf is what the game is all about but finding a good golf buddy can be harder than you think. Of course, the obvious way to meet other golfers is to join a golf club, but even then that doesn’t guarantee you’ll find…
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With the introduction of the WHS (World Handicap System) in 2021, golfers have had to learn some new terminology… While the terms golf slope and rating have been around for several years, it is only since 2020 that UK golfers have been required to understand their true meaning. The official USGA definition of the two…
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Looking to track your current playing ability using The Social Golfer’s Global Handicap Index? Want a printable official Golf Handicap Certificate? The Social Golfer handicapping analysis system allows you to calculate your GHS handicap certificate after every game. In addition, every time you enter a scorecard, it is automatically entered into our monthly TSG league…
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Golf is a game of both patience and application but do you set yourself targets at the start of every golfing year? We asked Darren Redwood of Leading Courses to give us his views and his approach to each new season. Last year’s challenge At the start of each year, I always sit down to…
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With the new World Handicapping System (WHS) now widely established, how is your Playing Handicap calculation worked out? Upon submitting your scores to the TSG Handicap Calculator, you will gain your Handicap Index. This, in turn, is then adjusted to a Course Handicap (depending on the Slope, Rating and Tees listed on the course you…
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Myths of Golf Handicaps As we know, Golfers are a peculiar breed…but why? Because unlike most sports, scoring in golf is often down to the interpretation of the rules, rather than the rules as they are laid down by the governing body, the R&A (The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews). For some…
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Given that Putting accounts for roughly 25-30% of the strokes golfers take in a round, why do we not spend more time considering what works ‘best for me?’ As we get older, we look at our game and struggle to see how we can improve. That 250-yard drive has now become 220 and our irons…
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Many golfing terms are now part of the everyday English language, but what is the origin of golf words we use so often? We all know the common words used in golf, but what about some of the lesser know terms. With much debate and myths surrounding the history of golf langauge, TSGer Blogger Kevin…
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Golf is a great game with some great terminologies, some we all know, some that are unusual and some that are funny… Listed below is an explanation that may help us when playing the game. From Basic Golf Terms to some of the funnier phrases you can hear used on a golf course! The Basics:…
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Planning a golf society trip abroad can be very exciting but also very stressful, especially when it comes to deciding who to invite! Firstly, there is choosing the best golf destination golf venue or resort that suits your group’s skill level. Then there are the flights (arguably the most difficult task overall), insurance and accommodation…
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Good Golf Course Management is the key to lowering your golf scores but how do you change your mindset? Golf is a game that really frustrates almost every golfer! Why? Because we are always looking for that perfect round. Whether off the tee, fairways shots, approach shots to the green or putting, occasionally we get it…
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Setting up a Golf Society Many golfers get into the game through a golf society. It’s where enthusiasts get together as a group, to visit golf clubs – often at an agreed or negotiated ‘visitor rate’ that includes golf & food. A society can be as few as eight people taking up two tees times…
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Spotting a Golf Bandit in action We’ve all had to deal with golf cheats at one time or another, yet golf is supposed to be the great game of honour, or so they say. Except when it isn’t, and you find that you are confronted with someone trying to manipulate the rules to their own…
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Getting the most from your Golf Society or Charity Event Planning a Golf Day Organising a golf day of any magnitude is not as easy as people make out. Therefore it’s very important that you find volunteers to help, before, during and after the event. This will help in making decisions that leave no stone…
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Golf and Diversity – What’s the problem? In the wake of George Floyd’s murder last year, 80 sporting governing bodies in the UK released a statement acknowledging that they had not done enough to confront racism and make meaningful change. One of those signatories was England Golf, the sport’s governing body at the amateur level,…
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