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3 Gear Changes That Helped Me Play My Best Golf In 2026 (As A High-Handicapper)
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. My golf gear has had a refresh in 2026... and it's certainly helped my game. | Credit: Future/Shot Scope Before I get into the gear changes that have helped me to play my best golf in 2026, let me take you on a very, very short (I promise) jaunt through the torrid history of my golf.
3 Gear Changes That Helped Me Play My Best Golf In 2026 (As A High-Handicapper)
Before I get into the gear changes that have helped me to play my best golf in 2026, let me take you on a very, very short (I promise) jaunt through the torrid history of my golf. After taking up the game in my 30s, I started life as a pure beginner with many of the common faults that high-handicappers.
I Asked Our New AI Gear Finder To Recommend My Optimal Golf Ball (And Shot My Best Round In Months)
As a high-handicap golfer, I am willing to try just about anything to improve my game. I have been trying to break 90 for some time now, but despite a rigorous winter golf training plan and plenty of lessons - I am stuck in the suffocating loop of shooting somewhere between 92 and 99 every week.
I Asked Our New AI Gear Finder To Recommend My Optimal Golf Ball (And Shot My Best Round In Months)
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Our product finder tool recommended the optimal golf ball for my game and it's already got me shooting lower scores!. | Credit: Getty Images/Howard Boylan/Future As a high-handicap golfer, I am willing to try just about anything to improve my game.
DP World India Championship 2026 Betting Tips: Major Winner Is Bazza's Best Bet
This week is going to fun. We head to Delhi Golf Club, for the DP World India Championship 2026, which is sure to test the players in a way that few other tracks can. The driver will stay in the bag for many this week, with precision rewarded over power, but who will emerge victorious from a stacked field led by the returning Rory McIlroy?
How Likely Are Amateur Golfers To Hit A Par-5 Green In Two? (By Handicap Index) Original
You can probably relate to this scenario - unless you are a high-handicapper like me. You are standing in the middle of the fairway after bombing a drive down the par-5 and the questions crosses your mind... can I reach in two? The answer for many is, sadly, no. But, how many could realistically find the putting surface... at least statistically?
Open De Espana Betting Tips 2026: Bazza's Best Bets In Madrid
As we head into the business end of the DP World Tour season, the captivating Open De Espana takes centre stage. This event always guarantees a little bit of drama and some welcome sunshine as the colder days draw in for many. With a strong field on show, many are battling to earn a place in the season-ending playoffs, or perhaps even a PGA Tour card for 2027.
3 Lessons The PGA Tour Could Learn From The DP World Tour (No.2 Is A No-Brainer) Original
I'm going to say something controversial here... I am pleased the PGA Tour season is over and I can now enjoy an exciting European stretch of top-tier golf. The DP World Tour has been in the PGA Tour's shadow for some time now, slipping far from the glory years of the European Tour, but there are still three lessons I believe the Stateside circuit could learn from their international counterparts.
I Asked 5 Golfers Who've Broken 90 For Their Top Tip On How To Do It (A Consistent Theme Emerged)
Baz Plummer Thu, October 1, 2026 at 6:16 AM EDT 4 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Add Yahoo on Google Golfers looking to break 90 for the first time should focus on playing within their capabilities and avoiding high-risk shots to minimize big numbers. Breaking 90 involves making better decisions on the course, such as chipping out of trouble instead of going for hero shots, and embracing bogeys while avoiding triples and worse.
I Asked 5 Golfers Who've Broken 90 For Their Top Tip On How To Do It (A Consistent Theme Emerged)
Attempting to break 90 for the first time has been a long and arduous journey... but it's also one that is showing no signs of ending any time soon. I've tried everything at this point, from a winter golf rebuild packed with fitness exercises to boost my clubhead speed to conducting putting grip experiments to see which method is best for my game, but no luck.
What Qualifies As A 'Good' Round Of Golf For Your Handicap? (Based On 2026 Data Benchmarks)
How do you effectively benchmark yourself against other amateur golfers? You could compare your stats against how many greens in regulation the average golfer hits or how far the average player drives the golf ball - but this only gives us a snapshot of one part of the game. We all want to achieve a centred strike more often and improve our chipping around the greens, but sometimes amateur golfers can be a little hard on themselves when it comes to evaluating 'success' on the course.
Alfred Dunhill Links Championship Betting Tips: Baz Bids For A Third Winner This Month
When things are going well, they tend to go really well. In July 2026 I picked a winner and four top-3 finishes in four events, but that red-hot form is surfacing once again. Last week, I successfully tipped Matt Fitzpatrick to win the Open De France in this column, following similar success two weeks earlier with an incredible 11-shot victory from Shane Lowry at a big price. Chasing a hat-trick of wins in September, I have doubled down my efforts and jumped head first into the data.
Alfred Dunhill Links Championship Betting Tips: Baz Bids For A Third Winner This Month
1 hour ago What's your personality like? There are scientifically validated ways to learn more about yours (though they’re not perfect). But there are also plenty of descriptors that can lead people astray. One of these is the notion of an “addictive personality,” meaning a single profile of a person who’s at …
Dan Grieve's Formula For Perfect Bunker Shots (And Better Distance Control)
If I was having bunker problems on the golf course, short game guru Dan Grieve would be the first person I'd turn to for advice. In this video and article, the world-class coach shares a superb short game clinic that aims to not only improve your bunker play, but also assist you in dialling in your distance control from the sand.
'The progress I craved is now suffocating me' - Confessions of a mid-handicap golfer
"If I can break 100, just once, I'll be happy." Well, at least I thought so. I spent years desperately fighting a wild slice, battling bunker demons and making more three-putts than I care to count - all in pursuit of a sub-100 score When I finally achieved that milestone, I thought it would be a watershed moment. It turns out all I achieved, after endless trips to the driving range , was a marginally raised floor.
'The Progress I Craved Is Now Suffocating Me' - Confessions Of A Mid-Handicap Golfer
The author, a mid-handicapper golfer, is feeling suffocated by consistently scoring between 92 and 99, unable to break 90. Despite playing the best golf of their life, the author struggles with making senseless mistakes that prevent them from achieving their goal of breaking 90. The author acknowledges the need to improve their mental game and focus on eliminating errors in order to finally achieve a score in the 80s and move past the suffocating consistency of mid-handicap golf.
'The Progress I Craved Is Now Suffocating Me' - Confessions Of A Mid-Handicap Golfer
"If I can break 100, just once, I'll be happy." Well, at least I thought so. I spent years desperately fighting a wild slice, battling bunker demons and making more three-putts than I care to count - all in pursuit of a sub-100 score. When I finally achieved that milestone, I thought it would be a watershed moment. It turns out all I achieved, after endless trips to the driving range, was a marginally raised floor.
Open De France Betting Tips: Bazza's Best Bets At Le Golf National
The DP World Tour has kicked into life with some great tournaments at Crans-Sur-Sierre, Doonbeg and Wentworth in the past few weeks, but Le Golf National might just be my favorite in this spectacular run. The famous Open De France host venue returns after a break last year and I can't wait to see the strong field take on this iconic track.
Step-By-Step Guide To The Perfect Golf Grip
Baz Plummer Tue, September 22, 2026 at 7:02 AM EDT 7 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Add Yahoo on Google Perfecting the golf grip is crucial for better ball striking, with the neutral grip being ideal for delivering the club squarely at impact and reducing side spin.
3 Reasons I Love Being A High-Handicapper (Even Though I'd Rather Not Be)
Baz Plummer Wed, September 16, 2026 at 10:58 AM EDT 5 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Add Yahoo on Google High-handicappers can enjoy the benefits of receiving a significant number of shots in competitions, providing a sense of optimism and a chance to win prizes.
3 Reasons I Love Being A High-Handicapper (Even Though I'd Rather Not Be)
High-handicappers struggle more than most with the turbulence that this frustrating game consistently delivers. The addictive nature of golf means we are always striving to shoot lower scores, cut our handicap and generally improve on the course - but there are some benefits to being a high-handicap golfer. Let me be clear, I'd rather not be - but while I am on the journey to a sub-20 handicap I might as well enjoy a few things along the way.
3 Reasons I Love Being A High-Handicapper (Even Though I'd Rather Not Be)
1 hour ago Until Tuesday, it had been more than six years since the Stanford women's golf team finished outside the top five in a tournament. Although the field was only six, the Cardinal placed last at the Jackson T. Stephens Cup at Fields Ranch East in Frisco, Texas. The last time Stanford finished outside …
Bazza's Best Bets At The BMW PGA Championship 2026: Trending American To Win At Wentworth
BMW PGA Championship week is one of my favorite in the calendar. Fresh off the back of picking Shane Lowry to win the Irish Open in last week's Bazza's Best Bets column, I am doubling down and putting everything I have into going back-to-back at Wentworth. There are some big names missing from the field, but many of the world's best are still there to battle it out. With plenty of course form, that tends to be highly predictive, and a clear roadmap for success - I like my chances.
How Many Greens In Regulation Do 5-, 10- And 15-Handicap Golfers Hit On Average? Original
If, like me, you watch a lot of top tour golf, you will see some of the best golfers in the world hitting greens in regulation for fun - making it all look incredibly simple. The reality is that it isn't, for most amateurs at least, and even the top PGA Tour pros only average around 66%. Wallowing in self pity won't help though, so what can you do to improve your own green in regulation numbers?
Bazza's Best Bet At The Solheim Cup 2026: USA Star To Shine Again In Top Points Market
The start of Solheim Cup week has been exciting, but the real action is about to get underway - and I can't wait! The full schedule and session times have been confirmed and the captains are utilising the final few hours to have their input ahead of what will surely be a blockbuster weekend. I, on the other hand, have been buried in data and trends, learning everything you need to know about Bernardus Golf and rifling through the Solheim Cup history books.
Dan Grieve Fixed My Short Game In 30 Minutes - Here's How
If you asked a selection of golfers which area of their game needed the most attention, I would wager the majority would say the short game - it's the elusive missing piece of the puzzle for many. Rarely does a mid-handicap golfer get the chance to have a one-to-one short game clinic with one of the best coaches on the planet, but that's exactly what we organised for amateur James Henry.
'Hit A Provisional Or Take The NR' – Why The Return-To-Tee Rule Needs To Go
I experienced something on the golf course last weekend that epitomises why golf has a slow play problem. I have written extensively about this in the past, including a 12-point plan to solve the pace of play issue and 5 signs you are part of the slow play problem, but some golfers still appear to be totally oblivious (or simply don’t care) - and it really grinds my gears. One huge factor in causing a slow play pile up on the course is when a player returns to the tee after not finding their ball.
'Hit A Provisional Or Take The NR' – Why The Return-To-Tee Rule Needs To Go
Baz Plummer Tue, September 8, 2026 at 10:39 AM EDT 5 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Add Yahoo on Google Returning to the tee box without hitting a provisional ball causes significant delays and frustration for other golfers on the course. Failing to consider the impact on pace of play and etiquette by not hitting a provisional ball demonstrates a lack of consideration for fellow golfers.
'Hit A Provisional Or Take The NR' – Why The Return-To-Tee Rule Needs To Go
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Bazza's Best Bets At The Irish Open 2026: Fan Favorite To Fire (And It's Not McIlroy)
One of the best things about the Irish Open is how well they move the tournament around some of Ireland's incredible golf courses - and this year is no different as we head to Trump International Golf Links (Doonbeg). Rory McIlroy claimed a thrilling victory at the Irish Open in 2025, and he returns this season to defend his crown in a strong field that includes two-time Major winner Jon Rahm.
Forget Internet Dating – I Need A Golf Matchmaking Service To Find Me A Playing Partner
Baz Plummer Fri, September 4, 2026 at 9:27 AM EDT 4 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Add Yahoo on Google A golf matchmaking service is being proposed to help golfers find playing partners when their regular ones are unavailable. The service would allow golfers to create profiles detailing their playing preferences and connect with like-minded individuals for a round of golf.
Forget Internet Dating – I Need A Golf Matchmaking Service To Find Me A Playing Partner
Fortunately, I don't have to navigate the perilous terrain of the internet dating world as a happily married man, but I do still see value in a matchmaking service (of sorts). As a golf club member, I tend to play with the same playing partners fairly regularly. That familiarity and camaraderie is great, but issues arise when that pool of players is, for whatever reason, unavailable. There have been times in the busy summer months where holidays and other commitments have left me partnerless.
Top PGA Pro Solves Common Short Game Problem (With One Simple Drill)
Lots of golfers have a dazzling long game but can't chip for toffee - it's a tale as old as time. Our ultimate short game clinic is a great place to start when trying to sharpen up around the greens, but many of the most common amateur short game mistakes start with setup.
Top PGA Pro Solves Common Short Game Problem (With One Simple Drill)
Baz Plummer Wed, September 2, 2026 at 9:00 AM EDT 3 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Add Yahoo on Google Many amateur golfers struggle with consistently good strikes on short-game shots due to weight distribution issues in the backswing. Maintaining a stable base with weight forward on the lead side throughout the swing can significantly improve short game strikes around the green.
'He Was Like A Trophy That Needed To Be Polished. The Raw Talent And Self-Confidence Of The Young Man Were Amazing' - Quote Of The Day On Momentous Tiger Woods Anniversary
On Monday 27th 1996, a star was born into the game of golf. Tiger Woods turned heads with a stellar amateur career, winning the Junior World Golf Championships six times, including four consecutively, as well as becoming the only three-time winner of the US Junior Amateur in history. Before winning his first US Amateur title in 1994, Woods was already the name on everyone's lips - but he had also forged an alliance with one of the world's greatest coaches, Butch Harmon.
'He Was Like A Trophy That Needed To Be Polished. The Raw Talent And Self-Confidence Of The Young Man Were Amazing' - Quote Of The Day On Momentous Tiger Woods Anniversary
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Quote of the day from Butch Harmon, Tiger Woods' long-time coach, about his incredible talent and potential at a young age, to celebrate 30 years since Tiger turned pro. | Credit: Getty Images On Monday 27th 1996, a star was born into the game of golf.
Bazza's Best Bets At The Tour Championship 2026: Who Wins The FedEx Cup At East Lake?
Another exciting season on the PGA Tour ends at East Lake this week, with the Tour Championship and FedEx Cup being awarded to one of the strong 30-man field. After Wyndham Clark's explosive finish to claim the BMW Championship last week, we are expecting fireworks once again as the best players on tour battle it out for the coveted (and sizeable) prize.
Bazza's Best Bets At The Tour Championship 2026: Who Wins The FedEx Cup At East Lake?
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What Is The Average Amateur Score On A Par 3, Par 4 And Par 5?
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. How does your scoring compare to the average golfer on a par 3, par 4 and par 5?. | Credit: Paul Severn Do you score better on par 3s, par 4s or par 5s? If you are not sure, it's time to start collecting and utilising that data.
What Is The Average Amateur Score On A Par 3, Par 4 And Par 5?
Do you score better on par 3s, par 4s or par 5s? If you are not sure, it's time to start collecting and utilising that data. Comparing your scoring on the course against previous rounds is a great way to get started, but you could also benchmark yourself against the average amateur golfer at your handicap index.
The Scientific Reason Why Playing Golf Is So Addictive (And How It Links To Slot Machines)
Despite what your partner, relatives or friends might say - it's not because we want to escape the house for four hours every day (or not just because of that, anyway). It's actually because our brains crave the dopamine spikes that the game of golf provides, as outlined in a number of research studies that explain phenomena like variable-ratio reinforcement and reward prediction error.
The Scientific Reason Why Playing Golf Is So Addictive (And How It Links To Slot Machines)
It's a tale as old as time. A golfer hits one great drive down the 18th and completely disregards the 17 holes of mediocrity that came before it. But, why do we feel compelled to immediately book our next tee time off the back of one decent strike? Despite what your partner, relatives or friends might say - it's not because we want to escape the house for four hours every day (or not just because of that, anyway).
The Scientific Reason Why Playing Golf Is So Addictive (And How It Links To Slot Machines)
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The science behind slot machines could explain why golf is so addictive. | Credit: Getty Images It's a tale as old as time. A golfer hits one great drive down the 18th and completely disregards the 17 holes of mediocrity that came before it. But, why do we feel compelled to immediately book our next tee time off the back of one decent strike?
Dan Grieve's 5 Best Chipping Drills (And A Bonus Tip To Practice At Home)
Dan Grieve has built a reputation as one of the world's leading short game coaches, so we are very excited to be able to share his wisdom with you. It doesn't matter if you are a scratch golfer or a 20-handicapper, everyone should strive to improve their short game. Whether it's diagnosing the 7 most common mistakes made by amateurs or sharing his favorite drill, Dan Grieve has helped countless amateurs to do just that. You don't even have to be on the golf course, either.
Bazza's Best Bets At The BMW Championship 2026: Four Top Tips That Can Battle At Bellerive
That's the sixth time that my best bet has finished in the top three in the last eight tournaments, including a winner at the John Deere Classic, so confidence is high ahead of the BMW Championship 2026. BMW Championship 2026 Betting Tips Bazza's Best Bets Tommy Fleetwood is having a typical 'Tommy' season. He has once again been impressive with eight top-10 finishes on the PGA Tour, the same amount as he accumulated in 2025, but unlike last season he is yet to get over the line.
Bazza's Best Bets At The BMW Championship 2026: Four Top Tips That Can Battle At Bellerive
Last week was another case of close, but no cigar. I tipped Sam Burns as my best bet at the FedEx St. Jude Championship, but despite entering the final round in 2nd place he failed to kick on - ultimately finishing third. That's the sixth time that my best bet has finished in the top three in the last eight tournaments, including a winner at the John Deere Classic, so confidence is high ahead of the BMW Championship 2026.
5 Signs You Are Part Of Golf's Slow Play Problem (And How To Repent)
Three golfers pointing to the right to single a fore warning, with another golfer in the finish position with driver, and an inset image of two golfers arguing about pace of play. Golf is not a race. However, a round of 18 holes should also never take more than four and a half hours. Sadly, many of them do... and it really winds me up. Slow play isn't just rude, it's shows flagrant disregard for the time and commitments of others.
5 Signs You Are Part Of Golf's Slow Play Problem (And How To Repent) Original
Golf is not a race. However, a round of 18 holes should also never take more than four and a half hours. Sadly, many of them do... and it really winds me up. Slow play isn't just rude, it's shows flagrant disregard for the time and commitments of others. Maintaining a steady pace of play isn't difficult, if you adopt the right practices, but so many amateur golfers contribute to the slow play problem rather than helping to fix it.
Bazza's Best Bets At The FedEx St. Jude Championship 2026: Major Contender To Take Title
Our resident betting expert, Baz Plummer, has been busy crunching the numbers and following trends... and he believes he has unearthed three great value tips at the FedEx St. Jude Championship 2026.
Bazza's Best Bets At The FedEx St. Jude Championship 2026: Major Contender To Take Title
The regular PGA Tour season is over and the FedEx Cup Playoffs are here - but who will strike first and take the opening event? Plenty of big names missed out on the FedEx Cup Playoffs after finishing outside of the top 70 in the season-long contest, but there is still a stellar field of stars teeing it up at TPC Southwind this week, including Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler. Our resident betting expert, Baz Plummer, has been busy crunching the numbers and following trends...
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