Wind exaggerates every flaw: spin turns into curve, a weak strike loses more distance, and the extra pressure to “fight” the wind leads to bigger swings. The players who score well in wind do the opposite and simplify. Stability first Widen your stance a little to stay balanced and grip down an inch on the … Read more
Putting is roughly 40% of the strokes in a typical round, yet many golfers rarely practice it. Two skills matter most: rolling the ball on your chosen line, and controlling speed. Of the two, speed is the one that prevents three-putts. Setup and stroke Eyes over or just inside the ball, arms hanging, putter face … Read more
Technically, the driver is a wood too: it is sometimes called the 1-wood. But in everyday golf talk, “wood” means the fairway woods, usually a 3-wood and a 5-wood. The two clubs look similar and do quite different jobs. The key differences Head size. Drivers have the largest heads in the bag, up to 460 … Read more
A golf bag can hold up to 14 clubs under the Rules of Golf, but nobody has to carry that many. Knowing what each club is for makes it much easier to buy the right ones. What is in a typical set Beginners do not need a full bag A half set (driver or 3-wood, … Read more
Etiquette in golf is not about snobbery. It is a set of habits that keep everyone safe, the round moving, and the course in good condition for the next group. Most of it is common sense. Safety first Pace of play Slow play is the most common complaint on golf courses. Keep up with the … Read more
Each scoring barrier asks for something different. Breaking 100 is mostly about avoiding disasters; breaking 90 is about the short game; breaking 80 needs solid ball-striking and very few wasted shots. Work on the right thing for your level and progress comes much faster. Breaking 100: no more big numbers To shoot 99, you can … Read more
A better swing rarely comes from one magic tip. It comes from a sound setup, a body that moves in the right order and a rhythm you can repeat when the round gets tense. The good news is that the first of these is entirely in your control before the club even moves. Start before … Read more
Understanding tactics, coaching a youth team or simply enjoying matches more all start with good material, and there is plenty of it. The trick is choosing reliable sources and applying what you learn to what you watch. The rules Start with the source: the Laws of the Game, published free online by the IFAB, with … Read more
Soccer already has a global governing body, FIFA. The real debate is whether the current structure is transparent, accountable and balanced between the many interests in the game. The current structure The 2015 corruption scandal In 2015, US authorities charged a number of football officials and sports marketing executives with racketeering, wire fraud and money … Read more
Without fans, professional soccer would be a very different and much poorer sport. Supporters create atmosphere, fund clubs through tickets and merchandise, and in some places have a direct say in how their club is run. Home advantage Teams have historically won more often at home. When matches were played without spectators during the COVID-19 … Read more
