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Swedish tour pro Alexander Bjork had to get crafty to play his golf ball that found it’s way into an awkward position at the DunHill Links Championship last week.
We’re not exactly sure if Bjork’s ball did actually finish in this spot – just outside the “Hell Bunker” at the par-5 14th hole on the Old Course at St Andrews – but here is how he played it during the practice round for a laugh.
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Golf Month, Australia’s annual campaign encouraging Aussies to get involved in golf and golf-related activities during October officially tees off today.
Press release via Australian Golf Media
Throughout October, golf clubs and facilities around the country are opening their doors and playing host to hundreds of exciting and interactive activities, from ‘Bring a Friend’ and open days to ‘Glow in the Dark’ and ‘Twilight’ golf, there is something to get everyone swinging.
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Teepster is a new, free golf tipping website where you can compete against your friends on the PGA Tour.
This is a shameless plug. It’s something I’ve been working on for a long time but something I’m very excited to finally share.
After a number of years of frustration at developers (with one leaving and very little to show for it) I’ve finally created Teepster.
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Check out this absolutely fascinating experiment looking at how far the golf ball goes using new and old equipment.
Australian golfer Lucas Herbert and former Australian tour pro (and golf course designer) Mike Clayton have had a bit of back-and-forth on Twitter relating to the issue of distance in golf.
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In the latest from Conor Moore’s great impersonation videos, a bunch of golfers and celebrities including Ian Poulter, Donald Trump, Bubba Watson, Sergio Garcia and Matthew McConaughey congratulate Tiger Woods on his TOUR championship victory.
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Tiger is back 👊🏼 Our @conor_sketches brings you reactions to @tigerwoods’ 80th win from @IanJamesPoulter, @thenotoriousmma & more ✨
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Skratch TV put together this mildly amusing compilation of pro golfers playing shots with an audio track of annoyingly loud tennis players over the top.
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As defending champ at this week’s BMW Championship, Marc Leishman fronted the media to talk about his chances this week. But he was asked the sort of question philosophers (and even Donald Rumsfeld) have been pondering for years.
Clearly something was a little lost in the translation of the question but Marc Leishman looked genuinely perplexed when asked “Do you know what you don’t know?”.
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The iconic Adelaide Oval will play host to a sport of a different kind in late October as it transforms into a 9-hole golf course.
Now here is something we weren’t expecting. Golf is coming to Adelaide Oval.
From Monday, 29 October – Sunday, 4 November, the stadium will be transformed into a golfer’s paradise featuring a non-hole stadium golf course, a nine-hole putting course, a Clubhouse putting hole and a longest drive simulator.
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Tiger Woods has confirmed he and Phil Mickelson will play a big-money, pay-per-view match in Las Vegas on Thanksgiving weekend.
Let’s just start by saying this would be waaaaaaay more interesting if they were playing for their own money. It’s not like they don’t have the millions to stump up for it.
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We were lucky enough to recently spend five days in Hokkaido to check out what this part of Japan can offer the golf loving Australian traveler.
At the invitation of Hokkaido Golf Tourism, and alongside Australia’s AYM Golf Tours, I recently traveled to Hokkaido – Japan’s most northern prefecture and second largest island.
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