We are officially past summer and temperatures are only going to begin to become cooler and the days have already become noticeably shorter. Does that mean it’s time to put the clubs away? Absolutely not. As any keen golfer knows, as beautiful as hitting the course at the height of summer can be it can […]
A good coach has a clear objective and plan in place before every training session, understanding what it is they want their players to come away with. Whatever sport it is that you coach, it is important that your training sessions are planned. That means understanding the abilities of your players, where they are in […]
Despite the popular myth, golf is not an acronym for anything with its name deriving from the Dutch word ‘kolf’, which translates literally to club. The game of golf has a history of being male-dominated, to the point that – up until fairly recently – female players were barred from joining clubs. That is perhaps […]
It may seem like a counterproductive statement, but absolute beginners are best to avoid the course and start on the driving range where they can practice at their own pace. To make ourselves clear, when we refer to beginners in this post we are referring to absolute beginners – i.e. those with little to no […]
The country is set to see record temperatures this week with forecasts over 40°C in some parts, which means that clubs and coaches must consider cancelling scheduled training and matches. The government has issued a first-ever red heat warning for Monday and Tuesday (18 and 19 July), meaning that the weather poses a risk to […]
The drive shot is a key component of your golf game and without the power and accuracy, you need to navigate difficult fairways you’re likely to be floundering behind the competition. A good tee shot is essential if you don’t want to be constantly chasing position around the course. Having the ability to not only […]
Ask any avid golf fan if it’s possible to play too much and, chances are, the response will involve laughter and a defiant ‘no!’ – but is that truly the case? Golf is one of the most popular sports in the world. Due to its low-impact nature, it is a sport that can be enjoyed […]
While participation levels continue to increase year on year and the success of the Paralympics grows from one cycle to another, disability sport is still lacking in exposure. With more than 20 million UK viewers watching the coverage of the delayed 2020 Paralympics last year, equating to roughly a third of the population, it may […]
The Scottish Disability Golf & Curling Charity (SDGC) holds over 100 events for its members per year, providing a platform for disabled golfers and curlers to play on the international stage. Having first picked up a set of clubs in 1995, Jim Gales MBE was sitting in a pub with friends, in 2002 when he […]
Canadian golfer Chris Adam completed an incredible 812.5 rounds of golf in a single year, putting himself into the Guinness Book of World Records. Adam achieved the feat in 2012, playing every round at his local The King Kamehameha Golf Club in Waikapu, Maui, Hawaii, where he moved to a few years prior. The former […]
