Why Stableford Is Golf’s Most Misunderstood Risk Engine Stableford is often described as the forgiving format, the competition for golfers who would rather not see one poor hole ruin an entire card. That description is only partly true. The format does protect you from the full damage of a disaster, but its real character is […]

Why Parkland Terrain Defines True Course Craft Traditional British parkland golf is rarely decided by length alone. The real examination often lies in the gentle ridge that leaves a stance tilted, the shallow swale that changes a second shot, or the fairway slope that quietly sends a well-struck ball away from its intended line. These […]

Join me on a journey through the fascinating evolution of golf course design. Like many of you, I’ve walked countless fairways, marvelled at stunning layouts, and occasionally cursed a cleverly placed bunker. But have you ever stopped to think about how these courses came to be? The fields we play on today are the result […]

As golfers, we cherish the connection to the outdoors, the manicured greens, and the unique challenges each course presents. However, the very environment that defines our sport is undergoing significant shifts. Climate change is no longer a distant forecast but a present reality, forcing golf course managers, committees, and players alike to confront unprecedented challenges. […]

For years, golf courses have found themselves under the environmental microscope, often perceived as resource-intensive landscapes potentially detrimental to nature. Criticisms regarding water consumption, pesticide use, and impacts on biodiversity have been common. However, a significant shift is underway. Far from being mere playing fields, well-managed golf courses are increasingly recognised as vital green spaces […]

For years now, many courses have allowed golfers to smoke while on the fairway, with some golf clubs even selling cigars to their patrons. With vapes having taken the world by storm, one can only imagine that many golfers, like other athletes, have migrated from smoking to vaping because the latter is more acceptable. However, […]