How long?

Several of my colleagues joined golf clubs when we emerged from the first lockdown last summer so we’ve been swapping stories of our best holes (and nightmare ones too) over lunch, however recently we got onto the topic of range finders – laser vs GPS.  I...

How far?

Like a lot of people I’ve had a few conversations about how to lose those lockdown pounds (or stones!) and people have said, “Sure, playing golf must be good for you.”  Well, that got me thinking – how far do I actually walk when I play 18...

We all hit bad shots!

My friend and I ended up playing the last seven holes on Thursday night in the illustrious company of the Captain and the immediate Past Captain.  It was kind of them to wait for us coming off the 11th green…especially as it was teeming!  The craic was good and...

Looking after your course

After the horrendous conditions on Saturday morning I was pleasantly surprised to be playing golf in a tee shirt in the afternoon.  Although the forecast had promised warm weather and a glimpse of the Sun, I wasn’t convinced and layered up, only to be casting...

Slip! Slap! Swing!

When asked to describe typical Northern Irish weather I often use words like “wet”, “cold” and “damp” but that’s not fair – we do get some sunny days from time to time.  A member sent me a link to an article about golf...