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Round summary: the scorecard
Published on 25 August 2026
by Pierre

I played with my mate Roger; he’s a brilliant golfing partner – he’s always up for a game and, above all, he’s always up for a good walk, which (…)

Practice note: More professional than the pros
Published on 18 August 2026
by Pierre

Everyone – at least in my generation – knows Coluche’s famous sketch about washing powders, particularly that extraordinary moment when he wonders (…)

Practice note: How I broke the fan
Published on 27 July 2026
by Pierre

I had a rather amusing little adventure at the driving range this week.

I arrived earlier than usual one morning and immediately found a free (…)

The putter who wanted to be better considered.
Published on 18 July 2026
by Pierre

Anyone who has had children knows that frustrations inevitably creep into family life. Sometimes children can be more or less jealous of their (…)

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly … and the Hard-Working One.
Published on 15 June 2026
by Pierre

Ah! « The Good, the Bad and the Ugly » What an extraordinary Western! You’ve all seen it, of course.

I’ve watched it countless times and could (…)

A quick note on my round: my driver doesn’t like stickers
Published on 1 June 2026
by Pierre

My driver isn’t keen on stickers, but I am! I’m a huge fan of stickers. I have to say that after 35 years of teaching, including quite a few years (…)

Competition news: the 4-person scramble
Published on 1 June 2026
by Pierre

In one of my recent posts, I talked about umpiring and the unique aspect of golf being a self-refereed sport.

In a Stableford or two-ball (…)

Competition news in brief: the overachiever
Published on 20 May 2026
by Pierre

Today I’m going to give you another great way to ruin your scorecard. It’s very simple: all you need to do is be a model student.

Does that (…)

Competition news : haro on the referee
Published on 13 May 2026
by Pierre

I really like this expression, which literally means ‘to rise up in indignation against someone or something, holding them up to public censure’. (…)

Brief overview: Kindness Day
Published on 10 May 2026
by Pierre

Hello to all my golfing friends. I’ve given you enough tips to ruin your scorecard.

Today is Kindness Day, so I’m going to give you a proper tip (…)