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Lady Golfer Fashion: Winter Wear

November 13, 2014

ClimaProof Storm Soft Shell Jacket, £89.99, Adidas, adidas.co.uk

Missy Jacket, £160.10, Chervo, chervo.com

Pearl Xtrex...

Di Dougherty meets: John Parrott

November 12, 2014

When did you start playing golf?
Seriously, about 15 years ago. Before that it was just a casual thing.

What is your handicap and where do...

Claire Kane on the strange rituals we have with golf balls

November 11, 2014

This is the time of year when greenkeepers carry out their autumn maintenance of hollow-tining, using vast amounts of sand so we end up...

What makes a great clubhouse? #6 The Royal and Ancient

November 11, 2014

Just as a list of great churches would be incomplete without St. Peters, so any clubhouse compendium must include the mothership.

The...

David Leadbetter on coaching Michelle Wie and Lydia Ko

November 11, 2014

What has been the difference with US Open champion Michelle Wie this year?
The transformation happened at the Solheim Cup where she really...

Madeleine Winnett on the prospect of golf at the 2016 Olympics

November 11, 2014

I’m not sure what I think about the prospect of golf being played in the 2016 Olympics. As essentially I think I am a purist at heart, I...

Women in golf: Wendy Byrne, founder of Poodle

November 11, 2014

What was your reason for establishing Poodle?
I used to opt for clothing from other sports to play golf in. I found the offerings for women...

Columnist Carin Koch on the Ryder Cup

November 11, 2014

Congratulations Paul McGinley and Team Europe! My first Ryder Cup at Gleneagles was a lot of fun and it was great to see Paul’s side keep...

We'd rather be playing... Stoke Park, Buckinghamshire

November 11, 2014

Stoke Park is an iconic place. The huge Palladian mansion sits in 300 acres of parkland, lakes and formal gardens. It is the quintessential...

Disability golf feature: ISPS Handa Academy Programme

November 11, 2014

Unfortunately, golf is not one of the easiest sports to get into.

Barriers such as cost, time and accessibility prevent people from...