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Warm up like Patrick Reed

Before every round that Patrick Reed plays on the PGA TOUR, he shows up 1 hour 25 minutes before he tees off, and we... Read more

VIDEO: How plyometrics creates power

In order to hit the golf ball as far as possible, you need to train certain muscles to be able to work powerfully and... Read more

Beating the weather

Golf in South Africa is a year-round game. We are extremely fortunate that our courses do not have to shut down in the winter... Read more

Let Bryson do his thing

If Bryson DeChambeau is about to change the way the game is being played then the golfing world should let him do it, writes ANDRE HUISAMEN.

Into the Bubble

Compleat Golfer’s playing editor Brandon Stone takes you behind the scenes on the European Tour under Covid-19 restrictions.

Attention to detail

Mel Channer was one of the most articulate and colourful writers of his generation, a former World War II bomber pilot turned grizzled hack who entertained readers of the Sunday Times for years.

Home from home after lockdown

When the call came, it was all systems go. My husband David and I had been holed up in Johannesburg during lockdown.

A view with few competitors

South African golfers are spoilt for choice when it comes to scenic golf holes but one stands out for me.

My friend Tom Stankowski

When you think ‘golf entertainment’, the 16th-hole stadium during the Waste Management Phoenix Open is right up any list.

Halfway house heaven

I dusted off my clubs (euphemism for removing rat droppings) and gave the new decade my best shot, together with about 98 of my worst shots.

Putting still No 1

Putting remains the key aspect of winning a golf tournament. And that’s how it should be, writes JOHN GOLIATH.

It’s just gets better

Every day this event just gets bigger (and better).