by Alison Chestnutt | Apr 30, 2023 | Mid Ulster Golfer Blog
I’ve been meaning to get my irons regripped for ages, but l was busy last summer, playing here and there, and needed my clubs. Then when I did have a look at the grips in the golf shop I didn’t really fancy any of them – they just didn’t feel...
by Alison Chestnutt | Apr 10, 2023 | Mid Ulster Golfer Blog
Chatting in the Clubhouse after a brisk 9 holes last week, my playing partners commented favourably on my previous blog. I was pleasantly surprised that at least three people had actually read it! They enjoyed the facts and figures, so here are some more…...
by Alison Chestnutt | Apr 3, 2023 | Mid Ulster Golfer Blog
It’s hard to believe that it’s April already. No doubt the incessant rain has left us thinking that we’re just exiting February, rather than March. Early provisional Met Office statistics up to March 30, recorded that Northern Ireland had 137.4mm...
by Alison Chestnutt | Mar 20, 2023 | Mid Ulster Golfer Blog
On Tuesday, the R&A and USGA announced their plans to introduce a “golf ball roll back” for elite competitions in 2026. According to the R&A and USPA, on the professional scene “over the last 20 years hitting distance has increased on...
by Alison Chestnutt | Mar 5, 2023 | Mid Ulster Golfer Blog
We’re approaching the end of the “Spring League”. It’s a seven-hole competition so, true to form, once I’ve finished the first seven holes, my golf improves dramatically! It’s nice to play the rest of the round without a card,...