What’s The Ruling? Everything You Need to Know About Red Penalty Areas
Those red stakes aren’t just markers. They give you options — if you know what they are. You’ve hit into a penalty area. It’s going to cost you a shot. But do you know which relief options you actually have? The answer depends on whether the posts are red or yellow — and plenty of […]
Golfers’ Top Rules Questions of 2025
Get clear, simple answers to the most common Rules questions golfers had last year ― from relief and penalty areas to accidental deflections. The United States Golf Association (USGA) fields nearly 20,000 rules questions each year through its 24/7 hotline, email, and the USGA Rules of Golf mobile app. For 2025, the most frequently asked […]
How To Get More Distance Off The Tee with those toes!
This lesson from coach Katie Dahl is perfect for golfers — especially intermediate players — who want to add power and momentum to their drives off the tee. By showing you how to angle your toes properly, Katie helps you generate more force and transfer energy more effectively through your swing. Key Takeaways Responsive YouTube […]
Backswing Length Explained — Sue Shapcott on Overswinging and Control
In this lesson, coach Sue Shapcott, PhD, PGA GB&I, clears up the confusion around backswing length — a topic that challenges golfers of all levels. Sue explains what overswinging truly means, whether a club moving past horizontal is a real problem, and how to determine the swing length that works for your body. This video […]
Find Your Perfect Roll: Putting practice made simple
Find Your Perfect Roll: The Ultimate Putting Guide for Women Golfers When it comes to golf, there’s one part of the game that can make or break a round — putting. Yet for so many women golfers, it’s the one skill we spend the least time truly mastering. Try these simple practice routines to sinking […]
Understanding The World Handicap System
A beginner-friendly guide to golf’s global scoring system If you’re new to golf—or even if you’ve been playing for a while—the World Handicap System (WHS) can seem a bit confusing. But you’re not alone. Learning how your handicap works is a big step toward feeling more confident on the course. And the good news? It’s […]
Understanding An Unplayable Ball
A USGA video explains how Rule 19 offers relief options when your ball is stuck in a tough spot. When a player decides their ball cannot be played from its current position—like deep rough, hazards, or awkward lies—they can declare it unplayable and proceed under Rule 19. Video Credit: USGA ? When to Use It […]
Golf’s winter rules: A love-hate relationship
Our guide to everything you need to know about golf’s winter rules and preferred lies. From water-logged fairways to temporary greens, there’s a lot not to love about golf at this time of year. Especially for fair-weather golfers like me. But understand the winter rules and you’ll quickly find everything that bit easier. Get ready to say […]
The secret to driving the ball better
Want to hit your driver further and more consistently off the tee? Here’s how to do exactly that by following these simple tips from PGA Coach Samantha Head. A driver can create a love-hate relationship. Women generally hit their drives straight and can be the envy of the opposite sex, however, there are times when […]
The Invisible Influence on Performance
Dr Kitrina Douglas highlights etiquette and how golf’s codes of conduct can affect your game You don’t have to have been playing golf for too many years to realise that it’s not just playing the game and your score that counts, as important is how you play the game. While it is true ‘codes of […]