Long Putters – The Great Debate

Putting is without doubt the most important part of any golfer’s game. Playing golf in regulation means that almost half of your shots should be taken with a putter so no matter how good your long game is if you don’t putt well you won’t score well.

The history of golf has seen many supremely talented golfers underachieve thanks to their short comings on the greens. Golfing legends like Bernhard Langer and Johnny Miller were majestic in getting the ball from tee to green but unfortunately they suffered from the yips which no doubt will visit all golfers at some stage of their careers. If you have suffered from the yips you will know it is no laughing matter as there is nothing more demoralising than striking the ball perfectly all day only to three-putt your way to yet another mediocre score.

Difficulties with the flat stick have led to players coming up with all sorts of ways to combat the yips. From left hand low to the ghastly claw grip many golfers all over the world continue to struggle to find the solution. In recent years the manufacturers joined the fight and we have seen an emergence of long putters both belly and broom handle. Read more

Brocket Hall Golf Breaks

If you are looking for a luxurious and relaxing golf break in the South of England then look no further than Brocket Hall. Brocket Hall is one of England’s finest stately homes with a long and intriguing history and it provides the perfect backdrop for two of the most picturesque and enjoyable golf courses in the UK which are set in 543 acres of stunning mature parkland that is bordered by ancient woodland. Just a short drive from London you will arrive at the grand gates where you catch your first glimpse of the magnificent Georgian house and get a taste of things to come. Stay and play deals with Your Golf Travel make Brocket Hall one of the very best destinations for an English golf break. Read more

Golf in Portugal – Photo Guide

Golf holidays in Portugal have long been at the forefront of golf in Europe, thanks to the top quality courses, hotels and resorts that line the Algarve coastline. The Algarve is synonymous with golf, and also benefits from a pleasant year round climate that is perfect for holiday golf. While the Algarve is a major golf holiday destination it is not all that Portugal has to offer. The charming island of Madeira and the area surrounding Lisbon are fast catching up with the Algarve and soon the whole of Portugal will be a golfing hotspot and the ideal place to escape the winter blues at home for a golf break in the sun. Read more

Seve Ballesteros Foundation

Following the tragic death of golfing great Seve Ballesteros, Your Golf Travel committed to donating a pound for every golfer who booked a golf break in May 2011 to the Seve Ballesteros Foundation.

Word of our donation to the Seve Ballesteros Foundation got through to Ivan Ballesteros; Seve’s nephew and manager and he had some very kind words for us indeed. Read more

Golf Courses – Designers Struggle

These days it is common for professional golfers to be signed up to design a golf course. Signature golf courses are popping in countries far and wide. From Jack Nicklaus’s Killeen Castle in Ireland to Colin Montgomerie’s Turkish delight, the Montgomerie MAXX Royal, it seems as if everyone is getting in on the act. Last week saw two budding courses designers take to their own layouts in competition and both players were tipped to do well thanks to their in depth knowledge of the course in question and all of its subtle nuances. Read more

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