As anyone who plays golf in the UK will tell you, there’s almost always a risk of rain when you’re playing a round. This country is renowned for its wet weather, which can adversely affect your game in numerous ways. With this in mind, we sat down with Bernard Gallacher to get his top tips […]
There are several health benefits of playing golf, from both a physical and mental perspective. People of all ages enjoy better all-round health from playing the sport, according to recent research from The University Of Edinburgh which reviewed 5,000 studies in golf. This research found that golfers typically burn a minimum of 500 calories per […]
With so much uncertainty over Britain’s future in Europe, now is an opportune moment to reflect on the golfing delights Continental Europe has to offer. From sun-soaked fairways in Spain, to a spectacular cliffy resort in Bulgaria, here are five of the best golf courses in Europe. Real Valderrama (Spain) The course at Valderrama, […]
Golf is a repetitive physical activity that puts a lot of strain on the body. Each year, almost a fifth of all golfers will suffer some kind of injury. Here, we consider five common golf injuries and look at what can be done to prevent them. Lower back pain It’s estimated that 20% […]
Golf is a game of endless complexity that has captivated and frustrated players for hundreds of years. The sport offers up plenty to talk about and, over the years, many a true word has been spoken about the game. We consider some of golf’s most famous quotes throughout the sport’s rich history. ‘The most […]
INTERVIEWER Your first experience of captaincy was the infamous “War on the Shore” at Kiawah Island in 1991. What do you remember of the antics from the Americans and how did you try and keep your players focused amidst all the furore and drama? BERNARD GALLACHER My recollections of this are quite vivid. I […]
