Tag: Golfnutter
Golfnutter: It’s Masters time
Thursday 9 April sees the start of the year’s first major, the Masters. We take a look at some of the behind-the-scenes aspects of...
Golfnutter: Rory – the new Tiger?
By the time this is published the first of this year’s majors – The Masters – will be but 13 days away. And as...
Golfnutter: Etiquette – Part 2
Etiquette: The overriding principle is that consideration should be shown to others on the course at all times – Section 1, page 18, Rules...
Golfnutter: Etiquette – Part 1
Etiquette: The overriding principle is that consideration should be shown to others on the course at all times – Section 1, page 18, Rules...
Golfnutter: Something special is happening
On Friday 6 September 2013, the Pattaya Mail ran a story headlined; Tomorrow’s Tiger Woods – and she’s Female. Events of the past week...
Golfnutter: Origins of the golf ball
Many believe the first golf balls were wooden, made from elm or beech trees and imported from Holland; however there is no evidence to...
Golfnutter: Golf wish list – 2015
It was late on New Year’s Eve, somewhere close to Walking Street, when I was accosted by an aged street vendor. After a haggle...
Golfnutter: Thailand’s golfing newbie – part 2
This, part two of the definitive guide for golf newbies – golfers new to Pattaya – covers course-related topics, post-round matters and costs. It...
Golfnutter: Thailand’s golfing newbie – part 1
This is intended to be the definitive guide for golf newbies – golfers new to Thailand and Pattaya in particular. This, the first of...
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