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Golf Balls - Premium vs Lake Balls.

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Whether you’ve been playing golf for years or a beginner every player probably has an opinion of what golf balls to use. With a box of new premium golf balls costing close to $50 for a box a 12 it can be a considerable cost. The alternative is to use what are called ‘Lake balls which are used second hand but what is the difference and is it really worth using premium new balls.

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Different Style Golf Courses.

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The beauty of golf is undoubtedly the variety of courses available to play. No two courses are the same and every course has its own style, however, most courses can be categorised into a number of different styles. Each style course presents different challenges and golfers will usually have their favourite style or preference.

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What are the Winter Rules of Golf.

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No matter when or where you play golf the general rules specified by the A&R and USPGA always apply. However, for those living in temperate climates with seasons the winter months can be challenging. Some golf courses close for the winter but in Europe many remain open year-round when they adopt ‘winter rules’.

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Playing Golf in South East Asia vs. the UK.

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Having played golf in South East Asian countries since 2015 it was time to try playing in the home of golf, the United Kingdom. A temporary move back in May 2023 has been a bit of a culture shock but the determination to continue a weekly round prevailed and the contrast could not be greater.

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I Just Played my First Round of Golf in the New Normal.

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For many it’s been a long time since they’ve managed a round of golf since the world went into a global lockdown. A month or so ago many golf clubs tentatively started opening up again but with strict restrictions and rules what is the experience like for should you now get the opportunity to get a round in?  

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