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Month: March 2021

Augusta National Club House

10 Interesting Facts About The Masters

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The opening men’s major of the year, The Masters, tees off every year at the start of April. To celebrate this years tournament, we’ve dug through the history books to pull out ten fascinating facts about this prestigious tournament. From the green jacket that sold for $5 to the time the Augusta National was used to raise cows and turkeys, here are 10 interesting facts about the masters that you may or may not have known. Course architect, Alister MacKenzie, …

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Top 10 Excuses for Terrible Golf Shots

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When you’re so good at making excuses, it can be hard to leave room to be good at anything else… including golf. With that in mind, here are some of the best/worst excuses you could ever hope to hear on a golf course. My shoes are too tight Okay… while it’s true that the right footwear is hugely important in golf, even if you’re wearing perfect fitting top-of-the-range Oxford Saddles… if you’re a hacker, there’s no escaping it. Likewise, a …

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Golf Psychology – the Power of Positive Thinking

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As the old saying goes: practice like you’ve never won; play like you’ve never lost. There’s no doubt that the mindset that you bring onto the golf course can have a big impact on your overall scorecard. Playing with a confident, positive outlook can often make the difference, whether you’re a beginner or a pro. But there are a lot of misconceptions when it comes to positive thinking. In fact, the whole concept has got a bad rap over the …

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Spikes or Spikeless? Which Golf Shoe is Best?

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When it comes to golf gear, one of the most important yet overlooked aspects is footwear. Believe it or not, the average golfer walks 6.6 miles during a round of 18. Just like long distance runners, a good fitting, quality golf shoe is essential to support your feet when walking this kind of distance. Not only can poor fitting shoes lead to discomfort, they can also lead to injuries such as neuromas, blisters or heel pain. Of course, in golf, …

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