Golf Tips & Improvement

Practical golf tips for every level - from first-time players to seasoned golfers looking to sharpen their game.

A golfer executing a pitch shot onto a green, club at follow-through with ball in the air
Tip17 Apr 2026

How to Pitch in Golf: Control and Consistency Around the Green

Pitching is the scoring shot that most amateurs underinvest in. Here's the technique that delivers consistent distance control from 10 to 80 yards.

A golfer playing a bunker shot with an explosion of sand on a sunny golf course
Tip15 Apr 2026

How to Hit Out of a Bunker: A Beginner's Guide

Bunker shots terrify most beginners, but they're one of the more learnable shots in golf. Here's the technique that makes sand play consistent and reliable.

A golfer stretching on the practice range before a round
Tip19 Mar 2026

Golf Warm Up Routine: How to Prepare Before a Round

A proper warm up before golf takes 20 minutes and can save you three or four shots on the front nine. Here's a simple routine that works for any level.

A golfer playing a chip shot onto the green from just off the fairway
Tip19 Mar 2026

How to Chip a Golf Ball: Technique, Drills & Common Mistakes

Chipping is one of the quickest ways to lower your score. Learn the correct technique, the best drills to practice, and the mistakes most beginners make around the green.

A golfer hitting an iron shot from the fairway on a sunny day
Tip19 Mar 2026

How to Hit Irons Better: Improve Your Iron Play in Golf

Solid iron play is the foundation of consistent scoring. Here's how to hit irons better — with the right technique, drills, and fixes for the most common iron play mistakes.

Two golfers walking along a fairway on a sunny day carrying their bags
Tip19 Mar 2026

Playing Your First Round of Golf: What to Expect and How to Prepare

Your first round of golf can feel overwhelming. Here's everything you need to know before you tee it up — from course etiquette to pacing, scoring, and keeping things enjoyable.

An aerial view of a golf course showing fairways, greens, and hazards
Tip19 Mar 2026

How to Read a Golf Course: Course Management Tips for Better Scoring

Better course management is one of the quickest ways to lower your score without improving your swing. Here's how to read a golf course and make smarter decisions on every hole.

A golfer swinging a driver on a well-maintained golf course on a bright day
Tip17 Mar 2026

How to Stop Slicing the Ball in Golf

A slice is the most common problem in amateur golf. Here's what causes it and how to fix it — with practical drills you can do at the range today.

A golfer checking their scorecard at the edge of a fairway
Tip10 Mar 2026

Golf Rules for Beginners: What You Actually Need to Know

You don't need to memorise the full rulebook to enjoy golf. Here are the essential rules every beginner needs to know before heading out on the course.

A selection of golf clubs leaning against a golf bag on a course
Tip10 Mar 2026

How to Choose Golf Clubs for Beginners: A Practical Guide

Confused by the wall of clubs in a golf shop? Here's a straightforward guide to choosing the right golf clubs when you're just starting out.

Close-up of a golfer's hands gripping a club at address
Tip10 Mar 2026

How to Grip a Golf Club: The Beginner's Guide to Holding a Club Correctly

The grip is the only contact between you and the club. Get it right from the start and everything else becomes easier. Here's how to hold a golf club properly.

A golfer at the top of their backswing on a sunny fairway
Tip10 Mar 2026

How to Improve Your Golf Swing: Practical Tips for Every Level

Whether you're a beginner or a regular golfer stuck at the same handicap, these practical tips will help you improve your golf swing and hit the ball more consistently.

A golfer in smart casual clothing walking along a fairway
Tip10 Mar 2026

What to Wear to Golf: A Beginner's Dress Code Guide for UK Courses

Not sure what to wear for your first round of golf? Here's a straightforward guide to golf dress codes at UK courses — so you can focus on the game, not your outfit.

Golf instructor teaching a group of beginners on an outdoor course
Tip9 Mar 2026

Golf for Beginners UK: How to Start Playing Golf

Everything you need to know to start playing golf in the UK. From your first lesson to your first round, here's a practical guide for complete beginners.

Close-up of a golf ball on the lip of the cup on a well-maintained green
Tip9 Mar 2026

What Is a Golf Handicap? A Beginner's Guide (UK)

What is a golf handicap, how does it work, and how do you get one in the UK? A clear, jargon-free guide for beginners and non-golfers buying gifts.

A golfer swinging a club outdoors on a cloudy day
Tip3 Mar 2026

Common Golf Mistakes and How to Fix Them

Making the same errors round after round? Here are the most common mistakes amateur golfers make - and simple fixes you can apply straight away.

Two golfers chatting on a golf course on a sunny day
Tip2 Mar 2026

7 Things to Know Before Your First Golf Lesson

Booked your first golf lesson? Here's everything you need to know - what to wear, what to bring, and what to expect so you can relax and enjoy it.

A peaceful golf course landscape at dawn with sand trap and distant trees
Tip1 Mar 2026

How to Get Back Into Golf After a Break

Thinking about picking up the clubs again? Whether it's been months or years, here's a practical guide to getting back into golf without overdoing it.

A golfer kneeling on a green course, preparing to putt
Tip10 Feb 2026

Golf Etiquette for Beginners: Everything You Need to Know

New to golf? Don't worry about embarrassing yourself on the course. Here's a friendly guide to golf etiquette that covers all the basics.

A golf ball near the hole on a vibrant putting green
Tip15 Jan 2026

5 Simple Ways to Improve Your Putting

Putting accounts for nearly half your strokes. Here are five practical tips that will help you sink more putts - no expensive equipment needed.