Welcome Back

I hope you all had a decent break over the festive season….and managed to get in quite a few rounds ...

In tougher windy conditions, it’s great to have the stinger up your sleeve to find the fairway (and ...

2024 A Wrap

So, my End of Year Bash was played in unbelievably hot weather and yet we still managed to get every...

Adding the draw to your tee-shot arsenal will build confidence and help you hit fairway finders with...

When you trust your skills and setup, there’s no limit to the amount of flop shot fun you can have! ...

Srixon's at the club toda ...

Srixon breakthroughs in forging and manufacturing allow them to produce club faces with softer, ligh...

My End of Year Bash

Houghton members Dave de Agrella, Milton Maloon, Ricci Cloud and Gary Bernstein were the winners of ...

The Rest of the Year

Houghton’s Captains, Pam Pokroy and Barney Girnun, will be hosting golf and then dinner where former...

The Captains Day

Houghton’s Captains, Pam Pokroy and Barney Girnun, will be hosting golf and then dinner where former...

The summer break is the perfect time for kids to fall in love with golf. And our Junior Golf Summer ...

The Golden Bear

This weekend sees the annual playing of the event contested by all the Nicklaus clubs, and it’s at S...

Being a better lag putter takes the pressure off your approach. But lie angle and arc must be taken ...

Mergers and Acquisitions

The fourth and penultimate leg of the Kappy Junior Series was played on a particularly hot afternoon...

This aspect of wedge design could help you make effortlessly clean impact.

What level are you at?

Once we know which of these levels you’re in, we can begin to drastically improve your iron play.

What would make golf more ...

Once we find the answer to this important question, your playing experience will be transformed.

Let's find out

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When you’re trying to hit accurate iron shots more easily and more often, you need to have a look at...

The Presidents Cup

So, what do you think?
Does this biennial event need a change of format?
Read more about Ric...

The way children are introduced to the game impacts whether they become golfers or not.

What if design meant you finished closer? How much less stress on the green would that mean?

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A Presidents Cup Preview

On a freezing cold couch-potato weekend – Saturday must have been the coldest day of the year, in la...

The Ladies Armistice Trop ...

Ladies Club Captain Pam Pokroy won this latest Ladies Major with a score of 35 Medal Stableford poin...

The Sid Brews Trophy

Betterball League Captain Khumbulani ‘KG’ Gumede and his partner Tshepo Masudubele won this latest H...

With some deliberate breathing, your butterflies can positively affect pressure-filled shots.

There’s an equation that calculates exactly how much harder the shot from position 5 is than the sho...

The ‘spring within a spring’. Srixon has another innovation to make your second shot easier. The ZX ...

There’s many ways to remove the frustrations caused by your worst misses. There’s a way to tighten y...

Links Golf

I was very surprised to hear that the PGA of America announced Keegan Bradley as their Ryder Cup Cap...

Don’t believe the myths. You can demand more from your golf equipment.

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Laws, Principles and Pref ...

I was watching a pupil hitting balls last week and wondering in amazement at just how easily golfers...

Ups and Downs

I often get members telling me about the problems in their rounds, particularly about the inconsiste...

He’s looking to buy results. Why wouldn’t you want to buy the results? They could be priceless.

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What if there was a way for less experienced golfers to get closer to perfection more often?

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One in a Thousand

Create fitting leads by discussing the huge number of variations of a club's makeup and subsequent e...

Joyful Junior Golf

Grow your junior membership by discussing the benefits of junior golf participation.

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What if getting from an 18-handicap to Scratch was easier than you thought? Focus on 4 key areas and...

Be honest. When you’re over the ball here; what are you thinking?

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You don’t have to limit yourself to #7 iron or less.

Golf is such a cruel game. It tempts you with hope.

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For you, is this an opportunity-knocks moment?

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Golf keeps the connections alive.

If this is your greenside lie, how are you feeling?

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If health is the new wealth, golf is your pathway to riches.

Knowing the answer to this will save you shots, and shocks.

Golf Motivations

Create playing lessons with a focus on game management.

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If you’re shooting 88 or even 90, then we can quickly get you below 85. If you’re already at 85, the...

PGA Champs Preview

Thursday sees the start of the 2nd Major of the year when the PGA of America hosts their own Champio...

Knowing your dispersion patterns is the key to smarter club selections.

The Senior Club Champs

Barry Sundelson won the Senior Club Champs this past weekend when his 63 Medal Stableford points wer...

We can transform your playing experience with these four steps.

A Quiet Week Before A Bus ...

Other than the arrival of our new Golf Director, Liam Brown, whom I hope you’ve either already met, ...

A pre-shot routine will bring more consistency to your tee shots.

The Need for Speed

Increase your golfers in swing coaching and/or the retail sales of drivers specifically.

A good way to prepare yourself for the variety of challenges during a round.

The most important thing is that you enjoy yourself.

A good pre-shot routine will help you make better golfing part of your routine.

Here’s why getting better at scrambling is especially important for amateurs.

How many sports enable grandparents to play with their children AND grandchildren?

The Masters: 12 Things

1. It’s not often that the favourite coming in equals the winner coming out, but Scottie Scheffler i...

18 to Scratch

Inspire your regular golfers in the 18-9 handicap range to invest in a medium-term coaching program.

Make it easier to respond positively to challenges during a round.

The positive benefits of golf apply to everyone, regardless of gender, age or ability.

Add more value to your practice by choosing a skill to make the primary focus of your range session.

What does it mean to be ‘a golfer’?

The ABC of the Rules

The game of golf never stops teaching us things, thankfully I might add.

And I’m sure that ...

How you got here matters far less than did you get here (as shown to the right) at impact.

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If you’re a golfer hitting fat shots thin shots or both on a regular basis, then please step forward...

One rung at a time. All the way to the top.

Once we know which of these levels you’re on, we can begin to drastically improve your iron play.

Improve the divot and you’ll experience more great golf shots with your irons.

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Being better around the green will help you shoot lower scores, but enjoying the entire hole is just...

The 2024 Men's Club Champ ...

Brett Berman played the best and most consistent golf over the weekend to grab his 3rd Houghton Men’...

Feeling the ball shoot off the clubface of an iron is a great feeling. It all depends on your impact...

The 2024 Houghton Club Ch ...

Well, it's that time of the year again when we get to play 36 holes of Individual Medal and where ev...

Houghton's Sunday Lunch

I was at the first of our Sunday Family buffet lunches this past weekend, and what a treat it w...

We can use video to help you reduce or even eliminate the inconsistent fade.

Using video to coach you from home so you can sink those flat 5-footers on course, everytime.

Great SA golfing on a low ...

Together with our club Vice-Captain Jon Josset touring around our own links in a gross 7-under 65 – ...

We can use video to sharpen your short game.

One of the quickest ways to drop shots off your scorecard is to take less putts.

Even as we age, working on mobility and rotational strength will translate into swing speed.

Hough's It 2024

Well things have been pretty busy over the holiday season at Houghton, as I believe they’ve bee...

Make mastering the chip shot your new year’s resolution and let us help you achieve it.

Let's chat: What do you w ...

Our wish for you for 2024 is that you will renew your passion for the game and that you will play yo...

Don’t start the new year without a “grip check”.

Fix that frustrating iron miss and let the good times roll on your approach to the green.

Get the fundamentals right BEFORE you start investing in equipment solutions.

Straighten your tee shots and make this your best golfing year ever!

Year's End

It’s that time of the year again when we, firstly, look back at what happened over the past 12 month...

A better short-game is a game with more enjoyment and a scorecard with lower numbers.

Whatever your level of skill in the bunker, going to the next level is an accomplishment to be proud...

The Bash, The Shootout an ...

Thursday’s Captains Day and dinner, with Sky Sports golf commentator Tony Johnstone and Dale Hayes, ...

Why play a shot that requires a lot of “execution skill” vs a 7-iron bump and run that is easier to ...

The Centenary Week

In honour of Rodney Rottanburg

First up on Thursday is our Captain's Day and dinner, with g...

All it takes is the right technique that will improve both your pitch and chip shots.

Don’t think of it as practice. Think of it as developing the 3C’s.

There are no shipping delays on better golf. An improved playing experience is always ready to order...

The Joburg Open

It’s now a week to go before we again host this event, a co-sanctioned Sunshine Tour & DP World Tour...

Your golf no longer needs to be confined to your weekend.

Let’s take a look at what is available to add to your better golf “shopping cart”, right now.

Give yourself the gift of straighter drives and more fairways found from the tee.

The Houghton Hunt Finale

The Hunt ended on Saturday with Jonty Kotzen and Debbie Cloud taking the honours in their respective...

Better golf is always in stock. We’re just waiting on you to want better.

The Beaver, The Bear and ...

Dudu Hlatshwayo and Mary Harris tied for honours in this Ladies Major on 38pts on Saturday.

If you’ve recovered time by working from home, then please make the most of it.

Jack Gorley, Jack Nicklau ...

The leading fourball from the 1st round of Benjamin Gruskin, Marc Landau, Jaden Jaffe & Matthew Kadi...

Some technologies are hidden. Internal to the design of the club. With the Cleveland Frontline putte...

The Ladies Armistice Trop ...

First-round leader Elaine Rubens ended up tied with fast-finishing Dudu Hlatshwayo, and the two of t...

For those who want a short game without chunks, skulls, and thinned shots, wedges designed with a lo...

A Quiet Week

It’s been a pretty low-key week, so here are a few quickies for you before the weekend.
Elaine R...

The technology in the face design and internal weighting of irons helps you hit golf shots that are ...

Improve your short game, ...

A better short game is one of the best ways to improve your playing experience. Don't forget Clevela...

The Interschools Challeng ...

Our club Vice Captain Jon Josset’s Huey Golf team of himself & Dave Nestadt, Cansin Borek & Daniel B...

Would a Driver that reduces left to right spin (for right-handers) help your game off the tee? Would...

If you’re chasing more distance, you need to pay attention to your ideal spin rate.

Conserve your energy for big moments by checking out in between shots.

League Updates

Our Men’s Scratch League team won their D Division with a victory over Emfuleni on Sunday, securing ...

Your shaft material plays a critical role on your journey to ball-striking consistency.

Use your senses to narrow your focus in the heat of competition.

Cleveland Golf Ryder Cup ...

The Ryder Cup is a favourite in many a golfing calendar. And Cleveland's wedges are a favourite in m...

Game a shaft that combines speed and stability to level-up your ball-striking.

Spring here, fall there

Although most of the work was started on Monday 28th August, the hollow-tining and sanding of the gr...

Greenkeeping 101

The course is now pretty much finished being primed for the coming summer season. The greens were ho...

Your shaft kick-points influence your launch angle and ball-striking quality!

Drawing on positive memories will help you deliver in the present!

Optimise your numbers, wa ...

There are dozens of aspects about your swing and ball striking that we could present as data. But we...

Gain an edge over your competition by employing simple but effective mental techniques.

Rodney Rottanburg

It was with a profound sense of sadness that we heard on Saturday of the passing of our former Club ...

The right shaft flex helps you optimise your launch conditions and flex on the competition.

How to thrive under press ...

The mind is a great differentiator in competitive golf. We’ll help redefine your mental game and tur...

Balance throughout your swing helps you become solid from the sand!

Majors & Viktry at The BM ...

Wow oh wow, what a back nine from Viktor Hovland! It even kept me awake the entire evening.

To get the best out of your swing, we need to match it up with a shaft that’s right for you.

Find more wedge play consistency by gaming clubs that promote ball-first contact.

Look familiar? Crisp up your chips by improving your low point control.

Houghton Hunt Update

The Hunt is Houghton’s answer to the FedEx Cup, running in the background, and where points accrue d...

Shifting your low point can help us take your iron play to new heights!

The Playoffs

Yesterday saw the start of the 3 events making up the PGA Tour’s end of season final showdown, altho...

The path to redemption after a shank is an easier walk than you might think!

With a positive angle of attack and a low point that’s behind the ball, your driving will be on the ...

Ready for us to make you ...

Once we’ve set you up to get your numbers for these four data points closer to what they should be, ...

Get on top of your ball-striking by learning to prevent topped shots.

The Triple Bogey Blues

There was some very interesting stuff going around on TV this past weekend, and there were more runa...

Gaming equipment that reliably delivers the ideal low point for each club delivers greater ball-stri...

Hit shots that sneak below the breeze by mastering the stinger!

We’ll teach you about low point and how to optimise it so you can optimise your ball-striking and ma...

“I regret asking my buddies to play a round of golf”, (said no one, ever).

A single degree of lie angle could be the difference between hitting the green or disappearing into ...

Hate the pain of having your game scrutinized as you play through? Tee it up with some friends inste...

More distance is all about generating just the right amount of spin.

Don’t let your natural shot shape define your strategy. Adding a new shape to your skillset is simpl...

An Open Championship Prev ...

Thursday sees the start of the Royal & Ancient’s 151st Open Championship being played at Hoylake on ...

Snow News is Good News

It was the first time since 2012 that we got some snow on the course – luckily it was a Monday and t...

Play phenomenal flop shots by trusting your setup and technique.

With a couple witnesses on hand, there’ll be no doubt about your first ace!

Confidently square your face at impact and go flag hunting!

Halfway Hunt

I can’t believe we’re already halfway through the year and the course is greener than ever before fo...

With a great gameplan to go with your superior skills, you can navigate even the stickiest fried egg...

Tee it up with generous playing partners often and rake in lower scores!

Quality contact is at the centre of every long drive and golden tee-shot moment.

Houghton’s US Open

Marc Snaid won the 4th leg of The Race to Houghton when his 40 Individual Stableford points were jus...

Trust that with your ability, you have it in you to develop the skillset for all situations!

Putting with the correct lie angle makes it a lot easier for you to stroke your putts down their int...

Take a deep breath before your shot. Take a bow after crushing it down the middle!

YES. Your Dad is the best ...

This week we are celebrating all the golf-loving dads out there who introduced us to the game for th...

The Senior Club Champs an ...

Club President Adrian Diamond is the new Senior Club Champ for 2023 after 2 great rounds of gross 76...

A consistent pre-shot routine brings calm consistency to every shot.

Is your putter weighing you down? Find the right putter head for your stroke and drain more putts.

Controlling speed is as important between shots as it is during shots.

Putting precision starts with a putter length that complements your physical stature.

The Jeff Goldberg and Sid ...

Ryan Bytenski’s 72 Individual Stableford points were just too good for the rest of the field in the ...

Increase your putting consistency with a putter that complements your putting stroke.

What’s done is done, all that matters is the next shot.

Face angle at impact is one of the most influential factors to your accuracy off the tee.

Don’t get hung up on scores, focus on what really matters and enjoy the game with friends.

Two people. Four skills. Eighteen great holes.

PGA Champs Preview

The 105th PGA Championships!

So Thursday sees the start of golf’s second Major of the year,...

Friends make golf great. When last did you reconnect with your favourite four-ball?

Trusting your driver face to square at impact is key to finding more fairways.

Friends make golf great. When last did you reconnect with your favorite four-ball?

Winter's Arrived

Winter’s here!

Monday was pretty miserable, with a high of 15° and some heavy downpours tha...

Playing with correct lie angles will help you unleash your full distance potential.

Focus on long drives and great golf – everything else can wait!

Do you need to be a realist to lower your scores?

A Quick Catch-up

Hough’s It

It’s a shortish week after a very busy long weekend of golf at Houghton, so I‘ll...

A Quick Catch-up

Hough’s It

It’s a shortish week after a very busy long weekend of golf at Houghton, so I‘ll...

Srixon’s new Z-STAR DIVIDE golf ball gives you a completely new way to see your game.

Once we’ve found your ideal iron lie angle you’ll enjoy sharper accuracy and find more greens.

Whether it’s 9 or 18 holes, walking keeps your game and your health in check.

So what’s so magical about the number 17?

Fixing a stubborn miss will convert par 3s from aggravating obstacles into enjoyable scoring opportu...

This is where lie angle becomes especially important.

The Junior Centenary Club ...

Saul Shapiro won the Junior Club Championships on Sunday after scores of 86 & 78 for 164. And Alex S...

Houghton's Masters

Ryan Nestadt, who won The PLAYERS last month, the first leg of this year’s Race to Houghton 2023, ak...

Clear preparation will help you produce clean contact and more birdie chances on par 3s.

Sometimes it’s not your swing that’s causing your slice.

The Masters - 10 Things

Jon Rahm is the new Masters champion, with a steely-eyed focus from the start of the day that looked...

Improve your par 3 scoring by picking more sensible targets.

A single degree of lie angle can be the difference between a birdie opportunity and a pressure par p...

Dial in your club selection and turn par 3s into golden scoring opportunities!

Get your lie angle right and you’re better positioned to enjoy your entire iron set.

Bifurcation

It’s now confirmed that the tournament for the Golden Bear Trophy, contested by the Jack Nicklaus cl...

Good ball striking doesn’t guarantee success on your approach. But taking note of these three things...

Each of the three new Srixon Z-STAR Golf Balls has something to offer, we just need to find out whic...

Once we’ve found and fitted you with the right putter, you’ll find more joy on the greens.

The new Srixon Z-STAR DIAMOND gives you the most iron spin of any of the new Z-STAR Golf Balls.

Make sure your wedges are giving you all the spin and control possible so you can have more fun and ...

Relying on knowledge instead of hope is a lot more likely to get you those lucky breaks.

The Players

Former double Club Champion Ryan Nestadt won the first Jack Nicklaus Major of 2023 when his 40 Indiv...

The new Srixon Z-STAR XV unlocks more driver speed and distance than ever before.

Play a golf ball that performs just as you want it to, so you can tee up with confidence.

Many of the lucky breaks that happen during a round begin during practice.

The Ladies Centenary Club ...

Dolar Vasani won her 4th consecutive Club Championship on Sunday when her 87 and 85 were 8 strokes t...

Consistent strikes may be a quick and easy re-grip away.

Good ball striking doesn’t guarantee success on your approach. But taking note of these three things...

The new Srixon Z-STAR has more spin and better feel than ever before, helping you stop it closer fro...

The Centenary Club Champi ...

The course was in absolute showroom condition, the weather worked out perfectly, and so things went ...

Let’s make your least favourite par 4 easier and more enjoyable.

We’ve all come to expect added spin from the latest wedges, but Cleveland has taken things a step fu...

Playing with the correct lie angle makes it easier for you to take full advantage of clear scoring o...

Club Championships

This weekend is not just a normal garden variety Club Champs - if you could ever call this event any...

A consistent address makes for a more reliable, repeatable golf swing.

Alone this Valentine’s Day? When you’re a golfer, you always have the chance to connect with others.

Make wedge play a breeze with the right combination of grinds for you. The new Cleveland RTX 6 ZipCo...

A 6th Major

Well, the course was almost unplayable on Saturday, after almost 150mm of rain in the previous 48hrs...

Added spin when you least expect it, but need it most. The new Cleveland RTX 6 ZipCore Wedges.

Add distance to your game by improving your posture and shoulder turn.

With golf as your Valentine, you’ve got a partner that helps you to be the happiest, healthiest vers...

DPWT vs LIV

Dudu Hlatshwayo and Ray Mashazi won this annual KO event on Sunday, beating Stacy and Dean Mogale in...

Added spin when you least expect it, but need it most. The new Cleveland RTX 6 ZipCore Wedges.

Whatever your grip, make sure it maximises distance and accuracy.

Golf gives you the perfect space and time to build stronger relationships.

Golf is an Inconsistent G ...

I was very pleasantly surprised by all the replies I got after I wrote about my first ace at Houghto...

We can’t prevent wet course conditions, but with Cleveland’s new RTX 6 ZipCore Wedges, we can preven...

Ball-striking success starts with a square clubface.

There are a million reasons to love golf this Valentine’s Day. Here are three we think are especiall...

When your journey from tee to scoring zone is shorter, your golf experience becomes easier and more ...

Finally, an Ace!

For 13 years since the ‘new’ Houghton re-opened, I’ve been taking pics and vids of members who have...

Tracking your approach shot tendencies is a stepping stone to finding more greens in regulation.

Don’t let your age get in the way of experiencing the joys of being a golfer.

We need to make sure you’re playing with a shaft that’s making it easier for you to square the face ...

Every golf shot during a round is important, but your drive sets the tone.

A new and improved flatstick game is just a few basics away!

So you want the best feel you can get at impact without compromising on distance and accuracy? Then ...

Loft, launch and swing speed are all connected. Let’s find out if you have any disconnects that are ...

A practice drill that will help you improve your putting distance control and remove three-putts.

Let’s find out just how good you could become.

Loft, launch and swing speed are all connected. Let’s find out if you have any disconnects that are ...

Equipment doesn’t have to be a barrier to getting into golf.

Hough's It

Happy happy to you and everything of the best for 2023.

I hope that you’ve had a rest and a...

Small, incremental improvements to your short game build up to massive gains in the long-term.

The right instruction makes improvement faster than you might think.

We can get you into the scoring zone in fewer shots, more often.

Let’s make splitting the fairway a more regular experience for you.

The right centre of gravity for you makes it easier to hit drives that fly further than you ever tho...

Unlock your driving accuracy potential with these three simple keys.

A driver shaft with the right weight can help you unlock extra metres.

The tasks and pressures of daily life can wait. What can’t wait is giving a friend their start in th...

Lag putts don’t have to mean lagging improvement or enjoyment!

Golf is a game for all seasons of life. Golf is a game for everyone.

Simple yet effective improvement centres around putting!

You face a variety of challenges and go through an array of emotions during a round of golf, so the ...

The 2022 Joburg Open

The Joburg Open 2022

Wow, what a week!

Houghton’s return to proper Tour golf was a...

Walk the fairway to better golf alongside those closest to you.

Once we’ve found YOUR ideal putting grip, your score and experience will both improve.

The real reason for missing greens could have less to do with club selection, and more to do with cl...

Physical strength gives you control, and control gives you better impact and more distance.

Speed up your improvement by dialing in your putting speed.

A more satisfying playing experience could be one fitting away.

A powerful swing requires full rotation without excessive side-to-side movement.

It’s possible to enjoy both forgiveness and workability in a single iron set with the progressive de...

Whole-body strength and balance help you add speed and control to your golf swing.

All the distance- and power-producing magic happens at impact with Srixon’s new ZX Mk II Metalwoods.

There’s no such thing as “not good enough” for a fitting. This is a gift that’s available to all gol...

Adding physical strength helps to improve balance, and improved balance helps you to swing better.

Milled performance without the milled price tag. The new Cleveland HB Soft Milled Putter is here.

Hit your spots in the bunkers and make more sand saves.

Add some fun and team spirit to your game with a scramble format.

With the right clubs, fitted for you, we can launch your game to the next level.

There are plenty of scary shots in golf, but there’s a way to overcome the fear and have more fun.

Your wrist action can make all the difference from bunkers.

Have you tried the hand w ...

Add the “hand-wedge” to your bag and add some light-hearted fun to your next round with friends.

Bring on the Rain

I really don’t want to jinx anything, but all the forecasts are showing pretty decent chances of rai...

Is your launch angle helping or hindering your distance?

Thought patterns can have a big impact on how successful we are at overcoming water hazards.

Quieten your lower body in the bunkers and make some noise amongst your fourball.

Strings attached

Want to add some fun and strategy to your next round with some friends? Just add string.

Get fitted for a set of irons that take your approach play to new heights.

Fairway woods can open up a world of scoring opportunities, but so many golfers avoid playing them. ...

Correct ball position changes your weight transfer and bunker game for the better.

Play it forward

Here’s a fun and simple yet effective way to freshen up your playing experience while still developi...

Increase your ball speed, smash it further than ever and enjoy data-driven delight.

An effective way of reducing the fear factor and playing your natural game, even in nervy moments.

There are plenty of scary shots in golf, but there’s a way to overcome the fear and have more fun.

Heritage Day & National B ...

Hough's It
As we head into the Heritage Day weekend and the inaugural and exciting new Inter-Sch...

Golf isn’t just a game, it’s a pastime that can be life-changing.

Trophies, Challenges and ...

Dudu Hlatshwayo won this Ladies Major with a great score of 141 nett, 3 better than her handicap ove...

Let’s increase your bunker skills so you can increase your greenside glee.

LIVid

The PGA Tour/LIV situation was certainly very strained last week in the DP World Tour’s BMW PGA Cham...

Golf is one of the best ways to escape the workday grind, get outdoors and enjoy exercise and commun...

When it comes to successful scrambling and having more fun, the flop shot is a great shot to have up...

Those moments spent together on the golf course are what really make this game so enriching.

Simple and effective, the bump-and-run will help you experience more greenside glee.

Civil War

Whilst things have been quiet at Houghton this past week, and will be only a tad busier this coming ...

Golf ticks all the boxes when it comes to real connection, health and happiness.

Let’s find a chipping method that’ll make your greenside experience more fun and effective.

A Big Week Ahead

This Saturday sees the final leg of The Race to Pearl Valley, the six event series of what we call t...

Organisation is a simple yet effective way to gain a mental edge over your opponents.

Now you have it, don’t waste it.

What’s YOUR benchmark score for the par 18 challenge?

Play a ball with a cover that complements your game.

How balanced and reliable is your wedge shot technique?

Front to back, sweet to fat.

Find your ball compression sweet spot to take your game further than ever.

Feelings matter as much as the result.

There are many types of shots you can play around the green. Make sure you’re using the right tool f...

Beneath the layers lies a ball that performs just how you want it to.

The answer seems obvious.

Two of the main reasons it’s so important to be able to scramble effectively.

Dimple-count affects ball flight. Count on a ball that’ll raise your game.

Surprise everyone.

What do you want?

Set a target.

Special moments with love ...

Make extra special golfing memories with the people you care about most.

Quality time with golfing ...

Get your child into golf and double your enjoyment of the game.

Choose how you want to feel.

Every step counts

Sometimes small steps add so much joy.

Turn 18 dreams into reality.

Make the game more specia ...

When your child gets into the game, you get a special new playing partner.

Another connection

Use golf to build your connections.

Experience the difference

Small fitting adjustments can make a big difference to your playing experience and performance.

Golf with your family

Like going for a nice family walk, but with added fun.

Build stronger connection ...

In a world with endless digital distraction, golf is a great way for families to bond.

Your reason to play is?

What do you enjoy most about the game of golf?

Grow in confidence

Golf offers women more than health, fun and lifestyle benefits. It’s also an opportunity to grow.

Mind the gaps

With the new Cleveland CBX ZipCore, we can close the gap between your wedges for more short-game joy...

Tee it up

One-on-one lessons are a great way to speed up your child’s golf development.

More distance. More fun. Lower scores. You can have it all!

Grind it out

There’s a reason someone has ground it out for you.

Help build our network

Golf is the best social network, help us to grow it by introducing more women to the game.

More spin? Groovy!

Find out how extra grooves means more spin and control with the new Cleveland CBX ZipCore.

Less screen time, more te ...

More friendship and fresh air. Less screen time. Revel in the joys of junior golf.

What if it is the tools that should be blamed?

Bad swings happen. With the right equipment, all is forgiven!

Retirement can be shared

What if more time for golf also meant more time with your loved ones? Well, it can.

Unconditionally clutch

Come up clutch in all turf conditions with the new Cleveland CBX ZipCore Wedges.

Good sport

Golf teaches children humility and grace. Find out how.

Banish those thoughts of inferiority - you’re good enough!

Does your short game lack bite?

Help us grow the game

We’d like your help introducing more women to golf.

Turn dreams into plans.

Forgiving to the core

The new Cleveland CBX ZipCore Wedges are familiar and forgiving.

Abundant joy

Honesty, good sportsmanship and a sense of belonging. Golf is any parent’s dream! Get your child gol...

Keen to put a new driver in the bag? Make it a painless process.

Some challenges for your fuller wedge shots?

Cleveland looks

Looks and brains?

Good lag putting is essential to shooting lower scores on par 3s.

Hybrids offer an easier way to cover longer distances, but should you replace your long irons?

Cleveland smarts

What's hidden?

Most shots hit during a round are inside 100 metres, filling any gaps in your set from this distance...

Experience the satisfaction of getting up and down from par 3 greenside bunkers.

Cleveland design

How to swing faster, create more ball speed, and be more accurate?

Do you struggle with the gap between your #5-iron and #3-wood? Here are two great options to fill th...

Missing the green on a par 3 doesn’t have to mean missing out on par.

Cleveland thinking

Can we meet your different challenges?

The 2022 Masters

In just a few hours time - 2pm SA time, and from 2:15 and 2:45pm on Supersport - the latest edition ...

You could play the same par 3 hole ten times and face ten completely different shots.

My Bash and a Masters pre ...

My (End of Year) Bash

Well, once again, the weather tried to have its say in my Bash, but t...

By approaching your set of clubs as a group of distances we can help you fill any distance gaps.

Finding your improvement ...

By having a clear picture of where you are right now, we can help you play better golf in the future...

Fit for more fun

Experience more exhilarating moments on the greens by playing with equipment that fits you.

Srixon Z-Star Double Doze ...

Hough's It
Hey, it's me again.
Really sorry to hassle you for a 3rd time this week, but thos...

New Wedges Anyone?

Hough's It
Apologies for bothering you a 2nd time this week, but we have just received some stoc...

Long Weekends

There’s lots happening around Houghton in the next 6 weeks or so.
Remember that the club & cours...

Time for golf

Many leave the game because they don’t have several hours to play a full round, but that’s not the o...

Knowing your carry and total distance, and what the difference is, make game management a lot easier...

The vertical gear effect produced by this face strike location is a real distance killer.

Want to manage your game ...

Playing better golf isn’t only about swing technique and club fitting. Making smarter decisions duri...

Iron play doesn’t have to ...

It’s now easier to get the ball up and find your target thanks to the new Srixon ZX4.

A stubborn challenge

This problem shot is one of the main reasons golfers leave the game. But it doesn’t have to be that ...

Knowing your short-game score will help us to improve your overall score and playing experience.

Your club face strike pattern could be the key to us removing the hook shot from your game.

Golf for better health

Golf has an important part to play in our modern health and wellness culture.

If a stubborn slice is ruining your experience, we need to assess whether horizontal gear effect is ...

We can use your dispersion patterns to increase the number of fairways and greens you hit.

Here’s a scoring benchmark for your game that’s a lot more useful than ‘greens hit in regulation’.

Golfing as a family

Parenting commitments don’t have to spell the end of golf as a pastime. In fact, family is a great r...

The “gear effect” could make a 20-metre difference to your drives.

We’re here to help assess your back strength and get you strengthened and conditioned.

5 Things after the WMPO

Hough's It
From my point of view

Halfway at The Sid Brews
There are 4 Betterball pa...

Built for women golfers

The new XXIO 12 Ladies’ Driver and Fairway are designed specifically for a woman’s golf swing, makin...

We’re here to help assess your chest strength and get you strengthened and conditioned.

Experience XXIO X

It’s possible to swing easy while also hitting longer and straighter drives. Experience this with th...

An Upheaval in Golf

Golf’s Big Challenge

The LIV Golf Investment group that sponsored last week’s Saudi Interna...

We’re here to help assess your glute strength and get you strengthened and conditioned.

View the article

Further without faster

Swing speed is not the only thing that determines distance. The new Srixon Q-STAR Tour 4 is proof.

We’re here to help assess your core strength and get you strengthened and conditioned.

View the article

Everyone can go the dista ...

Golfers with moderate swing speeds should also be able to enjoy longer, straighter shots off the tee...

The rain continues

Another solid 25mm late on Wednesday arvie topped up the dams again after a few days of intense heat...

There are no shipping delays on better golf. An improved playing experience is always ready to order...

To improve your playing experience, we need to identify and monitor the most relevant parts of your ...

Let’s take a look at what is available to add to your better golf “shopping cart”, right now.

We’re here to help you create a plan that’ll make it easier for you to reach your full potential.

Transform your approach

Make those longer, tricky shots a lot easier with the new Cleveland Launcher XL HALO Fairways.

New, fitted golf clubs are important, but the swing that your equipment fits into is even more so.

"Better” means something different to every individual, that’s why it’s an important step in our fou...

New equipment is in short supply, but there’s still a massive part of the “better golf equation” ava...

What a way to stay active

If you’re measuring steps, then there’s no better pastime than golf.

Strengthen, stabilise, su ...

Go further with the correct strength exercises. You’ll find yourself hitting more greens and reachin...

Take our putting benchmark challenges and find out.

Golf is perfect for famil ...

Golf is the greatest pastime for anyone who wants more quality family time.

Exercises with medicine balls won’t only make you stronger, they’ll improve your swing power and can...

Going the distance off the tee is important, but going the distance on the green is essential.

Let them play

Save your child from the smartphone.

You need to practise SMRT techniques to look after your muscles and add 24% to your clubhead speed.

View the article

The Srixon Z-STAR offers all the spin you need for more controlled greenside shots. But it’s also pa...

That's a wrap

My End of Year Bash always signals the coming festive season and the annual exodus to the beaches an...

No more surprise misses. Here’s where squaring the face at impact is especially important.

A strong core is crucial for you to achieve the ultimate synergy of movement when you swing. By addi...

Share great moments

Great social experience are so important for wellbeing.

The Away trip and the End ...

Forty four members got to enjoy three of the best courses in the Joburg area last week as we went lo...

The smallest club in your bag can have the biggest impact on your game.

Don’t neglect the stretch. With the right strength and stretching plan you can add up to 24% to your...

A travel companion you won’t want to do without, the Srixon Golf Travel Cover protects your golf equ...

Form meets function in the light, easy-to-carry, pocket-filled Srixon Tour Stand Bag.

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Whether off the tee or around the greens, the new SOFT FEEL gives you solid yet comfortable impact o...

The new Q-STAR TOUR DIVIDE gives you all the drive-boosting, chip-stopping performance of a classic ...

Enjoy ease and simplicity with the wide openings and large, convenient pockets of the Srixon Duffel ...

Make your trip a breeze with the Srixon Carry-on Bag and its easy access compartments and convenient...

Take it all with you when you’re on the go. The Srixon Backpack has an isolated laptop compartment, ...

Enjoy the perfect combination of feel, fit and durability with Srixon’s synthetic and Cabretta leath...

The golf ball that does it all. The AD333 is a premium, lower-compression option for golfers who dem...

Pack everything you could possibly need for your round in the Cleveland Golf Lite Cart Bag.

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Make it easy for youngsters to grow into a game they can enjoy for a lifetime with the Cleveland Gol...

Specifically engineered for the beginner and intermediate woman golfer, the new Bloom all-in-one com...

Fairway woods and hybrids might seem more difficult to strike cleanly, but once you know how, it wil...

When it comes to the healthy physical development of your child, the choice between sitting and swin...

The Ladies Armistice Trop ...

Lesley Solomon won this final Ladies major of the year with an overall score of 151 nett in the A & ...

Don’t neglect the stretch. With the right strength and stretching plan you can add up to 24% to your...

Golf gives children the ideal environment during their prime socialisation years.

Take advantage of the benefits that hybrids offer by using the correct setup and technique.

A Golden Bear preview

The Golden Bear Trophy

The Jack Nicklaus Champion of Champions event takes place this weeke...

To get your ball further down the fairway, avoid injury and increase your clubhead speed by up to 24...

The Pro's Prerogative

The 3rd edition of the green on our stroke 1 opened to critical acclaim on Saturday, so much so that...

Golf offers children all the fun they get from video games, and so much more.

While fairway woods do present a challenge to your technique, we’re confident that you’re up to it.

8 weeks of exercises that help with transferring strength and power into your golf swing, can increa...

The Jack Gorley ... and 2 ...

Betterball League stalwarts, Captain Liad Hadar, Gareth Friedlander, Shaun Heyman and Jed Shein, com...

Children are spending up to 4 hours a day looking at screens. It just so happens that a round of gol...

Fairway woods offer extra distance that can transform your long game, but are you struggling to make...

If you want to increase your clubhead speed by 24%, you should include upper body strength training ...

We always knew that a fitting was important. Now we know, because of launch monitor data, just how i...

If the clubface isn’t square at contact, then the golf ball is knocked off its spin axis.

Score from anywhere

Turn challenging situations into scoring opportunities with the new Cleveland Launcher XL HALO Hybri...

Did you know that different model golf balls will respond differently to exactly the same contact?

Go Big. Go XL.

Pulling driver on the tee box should be an thrilling, joyful experience. Free yourself up and go big...

Your clubface and golf ball are in contact for a fraction of a second. Your ball flight is decided h...

With poor posture, your accuracy, strength and power are reduced and your risk for pain and injury r...

Co-ordination of different muscle groups allows you to pivot properly and transfer energy on your do...

You know where you want to be. Is the shot shape that important?

Learn more

Your latissimus dorsi muscles have the largest surface area of all your muscles and are responsible ...

Mobility in your shoulders and thoracic spine, as well as strength in your shoulders and core, will ...

Percentages that don’t lie. Facts to help you.

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A perfect 10

The tenth generation Srixon AD333 gives you even better flight with low-lofted clubs thanks to a low...

With the right stretches and exercises, your hip flexors can help you get the most out of your game....

If one is your ball flight, then here are some options.

Learn more

To avoid injury, improve mobility and increase strength in your pivot, you need to do the right stre...

When your hamstrings and surrounding muscles are strong, flexible and stable, not only will your gam...

Strengthen your golf swing and get more distance by strengthening your core and your backswing pivot...

Further education is required and handicaps tumble.

Learn more

This is not a wedge...

This is your ticket to a greenside playground.

Tour Champs Preview

After I managed to stay awake long enough, I voluntarily bailed when Patrick Cantlay - at that stage...

Beyond golf

As humans we need connection. Let’s make sure that your golf game and relationships are equally stro...

While loft impacts your launch angle and distance, there’s more to it than just the degrees of loft ...

The 2021 Houghton Hunt

The first round of golf counting towards the Houghton Hunt Final Saturday was played on the 5th Octo...

Get your head in the game

Make sure you’re getting the most out of your life by looking after your physical and mental health ...

When it comes to getting you further down the fairway, there are a number of areas we can exploit.

The role of your posterio ...

Your core and posture impact your hip rotation and therefore your swing accuracy. Start with an asse...

The gift that keeps on gi ...

Improve more than just your swing. What are you waiting for? Reap the benefits golf has to offer wit...

Larger hitting zones are making it easier to increase your smash factor. Find out why that matters f...

How much do your hips rot ...

Your ability to keep your club on plane is hugely dependent on your hip rotation ability. Start with...

There’s a way to improve your control around the greens without changing your swing or setup.

The Olympics, The Race an ...

Cansin Borek emerged victorious from the group of three members on 39 Stableford points after a coun...

More than just a game

Get the most out of your life and your health with one of the best games in the world. Don’t wait an...

While longer drives can shorten your approach and improve your playing experience, being on the fair...

A major power source is y ...

Add metres, clubhead speed and accuracy by simply improving your hip action. Get started on your jou...

The correct lie angle is important for all your clubs, but it’s critical for your higher-lofted scor...

The Nicklaus Finale

This Saturday sees the 6th and final leg of our Jack Nicklaus Majors for the year, during the weeken...

From anywhere inside 100 metres, there’s a wide variety of potential shots to play. Are your wedges ...

All over the show?

Understand the laws and make it all so much easier.

The numbers on the sole of your wedges don’t tell the full story.

Get there faster

Get to the scoring zone faster and have more fun along the way with the Srixon ZX Metal Woods.

Get a grip on the problem

Sometimes better golf is literally just in your hands.

Book an experience

We want to change your golfing experience and enjoyment. Each hole starts at the tee. So let’s start...

Isaac Newton allegedly lay about under a tree. We invest in balancing the physics of four factors fo...

Royal St George's

The Open Championship, delayed by a year now, will get underway on Thursday at Sandwich in Kent in t...

Making it harder

The art of golf; the journey to better; more enjoyment. There’s a path to them all.

July Course Updates

As we sit in between two cold fronts, one that went through on Tuesday and left us with some really ...

More than impact

The sweet spot is part of the solution, but there’s another major factor in your tee-shot efficiency...

Not reaching 200 metres?

Do you know how difficult golf is, if off the tee you’re barely reaching 200 metres? You do?

Make a flying start

Get further down the fairway and have more fun off the tee with the Srixon ZX5 Driver.

Not ‘right’ from the off?

How many holes must be spoiled from the tee? One factor causes most of the problems.

Mid-year News

Luckily enough, golf is mainly unaffected by the latest level 4 pandemic restrictions, as it should ...

What do you measure?

How efficient are you? How many metres do you generate from each mph of swing speed?

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Golfers swinging under 85 mph with their driver should please come and see us.

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35 metres further

The average LPGA Professional translates what is the same swing speed as a regular golfer into a lot...

Here are some simple exercises to bring home an understanding of what impacts feel, rhythm, and spee...

Break it down to break 10 ...

When trying to break 100, taking more shots with clubs that you’re more comfortable with is a better...

Inside and out

Go the distance. Look after your rotator cuff muscles to hit the ball further and get more out of yo...

Simplicity rules

Breaking 100 becomes a lot easier when your wedge play is more efficient.

Rise to the occasion

Make sure you’re doing the right rotational exercises to protect your and strengthen your shoulders ...

A Frosty Weekend

So, it finally arrived, in the middle of an extended period of over a week of pretty cold weather, s...

Smallest club, biggest im ...

The humble putter has the power to take you into the 90s.

Accuracy is everything

With the right exercises you’ll lower your score on the golf course and reduce your risk of injury a...

Ignore “par” and break 10 ...

Across 18 holes, carding 9 bogeys and 9 double bogeys gets you to 99. Say no to “par pressure”.

The right rotation

Keeping your rotator cuff and surrounding muscles stable will help you reach more greens and play be...

Why shaft matters

Get your shaft weight right and timing could come easier.

Numbers that tell a story

Three numbers that tell a story and directly impact your enjoyment and performance on the course.

Kiawah Island

This week sees the 103rd playing of the US PGA Championship, the year’s 2nd Major, and it returns to...

Here’s the right thinking ...

Here is one of the great truths ignored by too many.

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A second scorecard you sh ...

Do you know your ‘short-game score’? It could help you lower your overall score.

What really matters

There’s something more important to distance than clubhead speed.

The Bash Part 1

Waseem Seedat once again showed up with his Major game when he and his partner Suhail Mohammed made ...

How do you approach appro ...

"Greens in regulation” is an important number, but there’s another number that could be even more us...

Could shorter be longer?

A shorter shaft could make it easier for you to square the clubhead.

Coming up short is a common problem on par 3s. But when you change your club selection and aiming st...

Our mission in life

Play-9 with us and a whole new world opens up.

The Houghton Masters

Rasheed Amod took the honours on Saturday with a fine 41 Individual Stableford points to win our 2nd...

Is your driver working fo ...

Many golfers are losing distance off the tee without even realising it. Are you one of them?

For so many of us, par 3s are where it all goes wrong. Here are three steps you can take to change t...

Discovering Love

We’re here to nurture the greatest love affair you’ll ever experience.

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Is it really your fault?

These two fitting aspects of your setup can make your long irons much easier to hit.

The Kappy Challenge

I hadn’t forgotten about this initiative, and normally if there’s no news about a certain thing tha...

Get sharper around the gr ...

This is one of the quickest ways to improve your score and find more joy on the golf course.

Houghton's The Players

Just a week after turning himself in for playing off the wrong handicap in the Club Champs, Dave Jaf...

Yes, you can!

Golf should be a joy, not a constant struggle. You can experience better. Here’s how.

This changes everything

Shooting in the 80s? Then we have a plan you’re going to want to hear about.

Your iron fitting checkli ...

Once we check off these three items on your fitting checklist, you’ll be hitting better iron shots a...

The 2021 Men's Club Champ ...

Judd Sundelson is this year’s Houghton Men’s Club Champion after a weekend spent playing in the same...

The 20-hour plan

In just 20 hours, you could be shooting lower scores and have more fun on the course.

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How good would it feel?

Performance variables are a means to an end. The real achievement is how much more enjoyable your go...

Here’s a fun alternative playing format that will help you improve inside your scoring zone.

A smarter approach to bet ...

Playing with the latest iron technology is only the first step to hitting better approach shots. The...

It’s only a matter of tim ...

It’s not a question of “if” you could achieve a better playing experience, but “when”. And an assess...

Club Champs 2021

Dolar Vasani successfully defended the title she won last year when her score of 169 over the two ro...

A fun and full playing experience on a course that takes less than an hour. It is possible.

Plenty of fish in the sea ...

With so many iron fitting options available, it may seem impossible to find your perfect match. But ...

Comebacks

I learnt a new word last week!

I was scrolling through social media, trying to glean bits ...

Which improvement would p ...

Once we find the answer to this important question, your playing experience will be transformed fore...

What do you want to achie ...

One of the best ways to identify how you can improve your golf game, is to come in for an assessment...

You can treat tee boxes like a suggestion rather than a rule.

Feelings matter more now

The world is more than ever about the people and the games we love. What will help deepen your love?

Making them your putting partner for 9 holes is more likely to inspire them to take up the game than...

Making square contact eas ...

By making sense of these two crucial fitting components, we’ll sort through the options and find you...

More aggressive swings

If you have a higher swing speed, you’ll love the distance and control that the new Srixon Z-STAR XV...

Wealth is playing togethe ...

Golf can connect generations and keep families strong.

A Trophy Weekend

New member Dean Forman and his partner Daniel Bersiks added a day’s best 48 points to their opening ...

Sid Brews Rd 1

After the first round of this first Men’s Club Major of the year, the brothers Kuming, Jordan and Ca...

Real wealth is beyond str ...

Fairways, friends, and fresh air. That’s a better life. That’s real wealth.

To Tech Or Not To Tech

Two fairly big developments centred around tech arose in golf in the last week or so.

First...

All shots. All golfers.

Speed and distance off the tee. Spin and control around the green. The new Srixon Z-STAR is a golf b...

All shots. All golfers.

Speed and distance off the tee. Spin and control around the green. The new Srixon Z-STAR is a golf b...

Water Water Everywhere

So, numbers-wise we have not had that much rain, certainly nowhere like some of the stories we’ve be...

How’s your separation?

Being able to properly ‘separate’ your upper body and hips during your golf swing helps you hit long...

Be “the wedge wizard”

Impress your playing partners, have more fun around the greens, and lower your score.

We’re here to help you stay on track and reach new levels of enjoyment and scoring.

Discover new parts of the ...

Finding the fairway from the tee box is about fine margins at impact with your driver.

The dimensions of distanc ...

Once we know the answer to these questions, you’ll have the perfect distance package.

Handicaps Made Easy...Not

Just when you thought you were coming to terms with HI, CH and PCC, here comes PH!

That’s P...

Why your mobility matters ...

When your kinetic chain is strong, your energy transfer is better, and your swing is more powerful a...

From dreams to reality

A more fulfilling and satisfying golf experience doesn’t have to be confined to your dreams; let’s m...

We can use two specific phases of each hole to benchmark your game, lower your score, and improve yo...

Find your ideal spin rate ...

Backspin generates lift for your golf ball, but how much is too much for you?

A tale of two golfers

Which of these two golfers do you think drives the ball longer and more accurately?

Hough's It 2021

I hope you had a great festive season and I wish you everything of the best for your big year ahead....

Mobility for more smash

Increasing your pelvic mobility can help you hit a higher smash factor more consistently.

Here’s how we’re going to help you achieve your goals and play better golf.

Let’s find your stairway

There are many stairways to golf heaven, and we can help you find yours.

One change for longer dri ...

It is possible to drive the ball further without increasing your swing speed.

There’s so much to gain

This small driver improvement can help you take a shorter club on your approach.

What part of your game would give you the most joy if you improved it?

More power is a process

To develop your golf swing’s full power potential, you need a strong foundation of mobility.

The golf of your dreams

Golf should be a source of joy, not misery. You can play the golf you dream of, and we can help you ...

Why your launch angle is ...

Looking for a 250 metre+ tee shot with an average swing speed? Launching it higher will help. But ho...

Your best golfing year ye ...

This fitting component could be the foundation for making your golfing New Year resolutions a realit...

Short and sweet

When your journey from tee to the scoring zone is shorter, your golf experience becomes easier and b...

The importance of retirem ...

You create a financial retirement plan for a reason. But, what’s the point if you don’t get outside ...

Have you got time?

If you’ve spent many years playing recreational, social golf, shooting low 90s, then how good could ...

Four tips

Breaking 90 means loving your wedges and mastering four particular shots.

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Take on any lie

Here’s a fun way to improve your stroke play from tricky lies.

Technique and equipment

Your putter should be your magic wand. There’s one more club that needs the magic dust.

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Get tested

We want to help you hit more good shots. You’ll enjoy the feeling of solid contact more often.

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No excuse

Where should your priority be when you think about ‘distance gapping’?

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Don’t go faster

In fact, we would rather you went a little slower and tried to emulate the LPGA Tour. Your experienc...

Your most important shot

Every golf shot during a round is important, but your drive sets the tone.

Save them

Too many people are working from home and failing to disconnect digitally, to really connect with fr...

You don’t need 4 hours

Par 18 is a great game to play with friends, and it will definitely sharpen you up.

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Eyes on the prize

If you want to break 90, then that’s the prize. Do not be diverted.

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Swing and performance

If you want a golf swing that has you looking good and threatening 80, then

Escape, first time

We’re going to help you play those tricky winter lies.

Don’t change speed

What if we could add 41 extra metres to your tee shot without you swinging the slightest bit harder?...

Is the fairway dead?

We keep reading that the fairway wood is dead, but it's not even a relevant debate.

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Everyone is different

If you think that over a 1,000 variations of any single golf club is a lot; how many variations of ...

Waves

.As the end of the year approaches very quickly, and even though many of us are trekking off and hea...

Get there faster

We can get you into that scoring zone with fewer shots, more often.

“We” time matters

We have had a tough, stressful last 12 months. You must make sure that you have balance in your life...

Different scorecards

You know that on every round, you ought to create two additional scorecards?

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Change your thinking

We allow the wrong swing thoughts on the tee. If you want to break 90, think again.

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Strength not required

Golf is a game of technique and timing. We’re looking for ladies who want to have a game that gets t...

Let’s hit the slopes

Playing from sloped lies is always awkward, but it doesn’t have to mean dropping shots.

Think again

Hybrids emerged at another time when a #5 iron wasn’t a #3 iron in disguise.

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What is Hale Irwin taking ...

We can all see the impact of age on tee shot performance. It can be dramatic. Yet Hale Irwin’s stati...

It’s difficult enough

Hitting at a small target from a distance is already difficult enough. It could be easier with no ef...

The Kappy Challenge Part ...

Despite two weeks of relative inactivity, due to a bush break and a hectic week at work around Club ...

Forget false starts

Let’s make splitting the fairway a more regular experience for you.

What’s your plan?

If you want to break 90, then how are you approaching each hole? Here are some thoughts.

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Your set make-up matters

In one of the most important parts of the game, most golfers place themselves at a disadvantage.

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Four friends wanted

If you’re shooting low 90’s / high 80s, then it's time to get below 85 most times, and even threaten...

Break free!

Don’t get stuck in the mud this winter.

Surprising data

Several studies around the world by different organisations have produced some startling tee-shot pe...

The best thoughts

Do you think or believe that you’re worth it?

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It’s a lie

Why do they mislead us? Why not have a ‘truth’?

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Spread the love

More than ever this year, if you play golf, you know what a real gift golf is to you. In fact, is th...

Club Champs Preview

It’s the one weekend of the year where you count all your shots!

You have no partners to ca...

Just looking at this

A happy image that disguises frustration caused by a simple equipment error.

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Another factor

It’s not just the loft and centre of gravity that impact your launch angle.

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One factor to fix

One factor has the largest impact on your ability to sink putts in the 8 to 10-foot range.

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What do you most need?

Four models of a driver can all create different launch angles.

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What’s the problem?

Why is there such a big gap between the number of flat 10-foot putts a Tour Pro sinks and the number...

The Kappy Challenge Part ...

Okay, I couldn’t wait anymore.

After 3 weeks of training and hitting more balls than I’ve h...

It works for you?

The laws of physics demand that we make sure the launch angle and spin rate of your golf ball maximi...

The Calm Before The Storm

Did I ever tell you what a beautiful time of the year it is?

Read more in the latest newsle...

How many would you sink?

Here’s a putting skills test you should challenge yourself with on a regular basis.

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You’re an individual

There is nowhere that your DNA is more apparent than on the tee box.

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Better balance, better go ...

There’s a very good reason for the strange looking poses in yoga.

The Jack Gorley Trophy

The final traditional Men’s Major of the year was won by Jeff Pokroy, Dennis Gamsy, Selwyn Machet an...

Improve your golf and bri ...

Morning work commutes can now be replaced with an hour in the fresh air improving your golf and havi...

Take control of scary sit ...

Knowing your dispersion patterns frees you up to approach a daunting hole with more confidence.

Find YOUR flex

One manufacturer’s ‘stiff flex’ shaft is another manufacturer’s ‘regular flex’ shaft. So how do you ...

The breath matters

Here’s a way you can increase oxygen and blood flow to your muscles, for a stronger, more consistent...

The HMS Beaver Trophy

Grizelda Ruiters’ nett 73 was 1 stroke too good for Sue Cogswell in this latest Ladies Major, with D...

What a way to start your ...

Your golf no longer needs to be confined to your weekend.

The Kappy Challenge Part ...

We’re now into the 3rd week of this match-up, and I’ve had my first week of full-on training on Ian ...

Take on any challenge

When you know your dispersion patterns, it becomes so much easier to navigate a new golf course.

The effects of gravity

Even when lofts are equal, CoG has a big impact on the type of ball flight you’re getting.

Going deeper into strengt ...

For golfers looking to take their game up a level, muscle strength endurance is key.

Jonti Goes (Very) Low

Jonti Osher made the incredible score of 46 Stableford points, comfortably winning the 4th leg of th...

The Kappy Challenge Part ...

Right, one week in and here’s where we stand.

My son was away on a golf tour with his regul...

Mind the gaps

Fill the gaps in your schedule with joy and better golf at one of our practice clubs.

Improve your odds

Knowing your dispersion pattern will help you negotiate the course a lot more successfully.

What loft irons should yo ...

With so many iron loft options now available, you need some direction before making a selection.

More than just flexibilit ...

Mobility is the most important fitness component for golfers, and this form of exercise helps you to...

Competitions And Tourname ...

Anne Hofmann won this year’s Ladies Club Major on Saturday with the fine score of 38pts, narrowly be...

More time for golf

If you’ve recovered time by working from home, our practice clubs are the perfect fillers.

Save shots without alteri ...

Understanding your dispersion pattern can have an immediate impact on your club selection and aim.

The Kappy Challenge Part ...

Right, so by now you know a bit about our challenge.

If not, let me refresh your memory.

What is a #7 iron?

There are big iron loft differences between manufacturers. That has implications for your game.

The Need for Speed

The PGA teachers at Houghton are about to launch two initiatives to show you that you can make a cha...

The shift to competition is a make-or-break phase of a junior golfer’s journey. Parents have a massi...

The practice green is one of the most important areas for children starting golf.

Houghton's US Open and Pr ...

Chad Krost had an incredible round on Saturday when he shot 78 off his CH 16 for 46 Stableford point...

Keeping children unhindered by rules and systems frees them up to enjoy golf more.

The Sid Brews Trophy

osh Lasker and Doron Traube prevailed in a very close count out over Nimrod Barlev and Ryan Sacks in...

Winter Champs

Chad Regenbaum won the 2020 Winter Champs with an unbelievably good score of 43 Individual Stablefor...

Lollie

I was saddened to hear on the weekend of the passing in Sydney of one of our former Houghton Preside...

It’s in the hips

Your hip flexors help you tilt and rotate your hips during the golf swing but they don’t like extend...

It's time to slow down

Golf is the perfect counterbalance to the pressures of modern life.

Keeping FUN at the core

Golf is a game for all of us to enjoy, for life.

Keep moving

Staying active is good for your body as well as your golf swing.

Teeing it up

Don’t underestimate the importance of teeing up properly on par 3’s.

Tried the par-18 challeng ...

This fun challenge is a great way to improve your wedge play skills.

So many reasons why

From physical and emotional well being, to connecting with family and friends; golf has so much to o...

A richer, healthier life

Golf has so much to offer. Everyone can benefit.

A great choice of weapons ...

The Cleveland CBX2 is one wedge weapon for your bag. There are three more.

Learn more

This can make wedge play ...

Hitting good wedge shots without making perfect contact is possible. But there’s a catch.

Test your distance contro ...

The 50-foot Challenge is a great way to see if your putting stroke and your putter are working toget...

You’re worth it

When it comes to golf balls, there’s only one person to listen to.

Learn more

All work and no play

Work often replaces golf, but it doesn’t have to be one or the other.

Your child's golfing jour ...

The most important thing is what golf means to your child. Let them have the relationship they want ...

This isn’t prime scoring ...

Seeing all par 3’s as scoring opportunities is a risky game to play.

Greenside can be your pla ...

Many golfers get tense around the greens, but it doesn’t have to be this way.

Give them more

For your children, it’s about so much more than learning golf; it’s about healthy physical and socia...

Moment to moment. Accomplishment to accomplishment. Golf is a special journey.

Your short-game equipment ...

Are you making half of your round more difficult than it should be?

Sliding putts way past th ...

You might have too little dynamic loft in your putting stroke.

Designed to improve you

There are several innovations in the Cleveland CBX2 wedge that almost all golfers would benefit from...

Don’t rush a good thing

While Tour Professionals might generate rocket-speed, most of us know that a good thing takes time.

Learn more

Golf is healthy, too

Golf shouldn’t be excluded from the health and fitness boom.

Develop a love for the ga ...

As the parent of a junior golfer, you have a very important role to play.

Restore the rhythm

Heard of “scapulohumeral rhythm”? It helps you make a full shoulder rotation and swing on plane.

Now’s the time to get the ...

Getting your children into golf while they’re young makes skills development a lot smoother. But tha...

How low can you go?

The total number of shots during your round isn’t the only score you should be keeping track of.

Golf courses are places where joy is shared and relationships are built.

Green first, then flag

Flag hunting on par 3’s is a limited approach that creates unnecessary risk.

Your wedge set

You want to be able to play every type of wedge shot with full control.

The target distance

There are different dimensions of accuracy on fuller wedge shots. Too many ignore an important dimen...

Too much of a good thing

Too much putting loft makes consistently getting the ball to the hole more difficult than it should ...

You’re having a laugh

Some of the observations about the Srixon Z-Star golf balls make you laugh.

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Golf brings people together in our disconnected times.

PGA Preview

This Saturday at the club sees our 18-hole US PGA Championships Major with an Individual Stableford ...

Golf isn’t a funnel. It’s ...

A pie with FUN at its core. And it’s perfect for children.

Slow it down?

There are some who say that modern golf balls like the Srixon Z-Star range are too fast, too straigh...

Free your swing

With a few good habits you can improve your movement and flexibility, and free your golf swing.

The game of a lifetime

Three generations connected by golf. What an incredible opportunity!

Stop coming up short

Knowing these five distances will improve your chances of hitting the green on par 3’s

Golf enriches lives

From good physical health, to a vibrant social life and stronger relationships. Golf has all this to...

One of our first wedge qu ...

When we’re looking at wedges for a golfer, we always like to see the design of their irons. How impo...

Is this your scoring zone ...

Next time you play 18 holes, try out this benchmark challenge to see where your short game is.

Your scoring zone

So much about playing better golf and having more fun depends on this zone.

Not to be forgotten

It’s not spoken about enough, but putter loft massively affects your distance control and accuracy o...

Major Season Restart

Short and sweet this week, as things are a bit hectic around these parts as our old club POS system ...

Enriching childhood

Golf offers children positive experiences and connections for life.

Learn more

Are your clubs making the ...

There are certain aspects of your club setup that can be easily changed to improve your golf.

Jon Rahm

Ok, I’m gonna say this straight out!

The golf on the weekend at Muirfield Village was a dif...

As we pass the middle of this (generally crappy) year, the days will slowly start to get a little lo...

Beanie muffs

A ultra warm neck-warmer that turns into a beanie at the tug of a cord.
R220.
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The Lighter Side of Lockd ...

Despite what must be one of the longest and coldest fronts – crazy low maximum daytime temps - to hi...

Titleist winter mitts

Keep your hands warm in between shots on the course.
R650.

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Titleist merino wool bean ...

The best beanies for maintaining warmth for your head and ears.
R450.

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Titleist pom-pom beanies

Classic beanies with fleece on the inside and wool on the outside.
R450.

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Counteract the distance d ...

Check out these stretches and exercises to help you reduce the distance dip that comes with age.

A game that gives childre ...

Golf offers your child the fun of gaming with the added benefits of exercise and fresh air.

Take shots off your score ...

Now is the time to make an impact on your scorecard. If we could add distance to your tee shots and ...

How’s your energy transfe ...

Smash Factor, a measure of energy transfer, is a big part of how far you hit the ball.

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Post Golf Lockdown

Since we got news around lunchtime last Friday that we’d been cleared for our long-awaited 11-week r...

How’s your swing separati ...

As we age, we can lose the ability to make this rotational separation, but here’s a great exercise t...

Golf time is family time

Golf gives families an opportunity like few other sports.

Sometimes it's not the di ...

For most of us, the pleasures of hitting a good tee shot aren’t measured just in yards. There are mo...

The biggest carry factors ...

These two things that have a massive impact on your distance.

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Titleist snood neck warme ...

A neck warmer to beat out the early morning winter chill.
R350.
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Golf's Return

I’m sure by now that you’ve all heard two things about our return.

One was on the weekend w...

Improve your rotation

Muscles stiffen with age, reducing your rotational capacity. Here’s a great stretch to help keep you...

Creating lifelong connect ...

This is where golf becomes more than just a game.

Putting is great but …

If everything goes right, then there’s the chance of a glory putt, but there’s a lot of important sh...

Go the distance

What clubhead speed has to do with it.

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FootJoy winter mitts

Keep your hands warm between shots on those cold winter mornings.
R650
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Titleist Rifle pencil bag

If you're into carrying your own bag, here's the smallest lightest option around with a double-strap...

Let’s use video of your swing to add 10 metres to your driving distance.

Stay limber, hit it longe ...

An important stretch for rotation.

Life skills through exper ...

The golf course is a safe and fun testing ground for children.

Driving or Putting?

We’re not sure why we hang on to some old truths when the new truth is so clear.

Fewer near misses on the ...

Face angle could be the difference between holing that 10-foot putt, or just slipping past.

Long drives come in three ...

The trio of impact factors that help you go the full distance.

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No news yet

I was hoping to let you know some good news, but as of 4pm Friday, there’s still nothing yet.

Srixon duffel bag

Srixon's locker bag for your golf shoes and gear.
R900.

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Nike Golf duffel bag

A lightweight yet solid locker bag with enough space for all your after-round clothes.
R995.

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Titleist Players 4 Carbon ...

A lightweight carry bag with all the compartments and space necessary at R3500.

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Many ways you can benefit

A stronger core gives you more distance on course and better movement off it.

Callaway Fusion 14 stand ...

A 14-divider stand bag that has space galore and a strong build, all for R3400.

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Ball marker sets

Ball marker mould and 2 sharpies.
R50.

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FootJoy Weathersof gloves

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R150.

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Srixon Soft Feel balls

One of the most popular balls around, with the best balance between feel and performance.
Great...

Srixon Z-Star & Z-Star XV ...

Srixon's top of the range offering: distance, feel and spin.
XV for those that crush it!
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Callaway Weather Spann gl ...

Durable synthetic leather for longer lasting performance.
R150.

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Titleist Players glove

The thinnest glove around, for the best feel around, at R360.

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FootJoy Stasof gloves

One of the finest - and softest - cabretta leather gloves around @ R330.

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Srixon Q-STAR balls

A Tour-quality urethane cover for spin & feel, but a fast core for distance.
This is one helluva...

Titleist AVX golf balls

Shallow dimples give this premium Titleist the lowest flight and lowest spin, and it'll be longer of...

Titleist Tour Soft balls

The largest core in a Titleist ball ever, so it's fast, and it's soft.
Lower compression is bett...

Callaway Org 14 cart bag

Designed specifically for cart use, with all the pockets facing back, and 14 separate dividers for y...

Cleveland Junior golf set ...

A great way to get juniors into the game, in 3 different sizes.
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FootJoy Lisle Flock of Bi ...

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Under Armour Classic golf ...

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Smart and elegant FJ shirts at R1350.

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Callaway Supersoft & Magn ...

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Callaway Clubhouse Collec ...

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Odyssey White Hot putters

The original and the softest insert Odyssey putters.
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Callaway Chrome Soft & Ch ...

The softest feel in a Tour-quality ball.
Also available in the higher compression Chrome Soft X....

Srixon Cabretta gloves

The most popular glove. Nothing beats the feel of a top-quality Cabretta glove.
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Titleist Pro V1 & V1X bal ...

The #1 ball in golf!
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Titleist Premium stand ba ...

The best stand bag on the market; good looking too!
Plenty of space, rain cover and double stra...

And Still We Wait

It was really nice to be watching live golf again, but the match just never really did much for me, ...

Ahead Sherwood trousers

Modern fit straight-legged longs with some spandex stretch, these bottoms are one helluva fit.
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Cleveland CBX2 game impro ...

Thick soles and more bounce generally means less chunking!
Imagine the club bumping across the t...

Cleveland RTX4 Wedge Spec ...

Normally R2200, these great wedges have been marked down to R1500 each.
Different lofts and diff...

Titleist Bob Vokey SM8 we ...

Titleist's brand new SM8 wedges designed by Bob Vokey.
Different lofts and bounce options for al...

Odyssey Triple Track putt ...

Stroke Lab shaft technology with the best putting alignment system ever!
Only R5000 for the most...

Odyssey Stroke Lab putter ...

They used graphite in the shaft to take out 40mg, and moved it to the head & handle to create the be...

Nike Men's Dry Vapor jack ...

Another soft and stretchy mid-layer half-zip top from Nike for 2020.
Available in black/charcoal...

Nike Men's Dry Victory HZ ...

A soft lightweight half-zip mid-layer from Nike for 2020.
Available in light grey, and at only R...

Nike Men's Shield Victory ...

Resist the weather in a soft & quiet 1/2 zip layer.
Nike's Shield Victory jacket @ R1700 is a w...

Srixon Soft Feel super sl ...

The best value-for-money ball around.
8 sleeves of balls, or 24 balls.
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A stronger core for more ...

Make it easier to repeat your best swing.

Z-STAR and Z-STAR XV

This premium ball has it all; distance, feel, spin and durability.
Srixon’s popular 2-sleeve pe...

It's All in the Finish

There’s a certain wonderful feeling when mowing grass that is hard to explain, but very rewarding in...

Now the better golfer win ...

For so long the improvements in technology have been aimed at the game improvement golfer. Now the b...

Added metres without adde ...

Generate more power without risking injury.

Don’t waste the benefits

However much great technology you’re about to buy, have you invested in what’s needed to translate t...

Good News And Bad News

The golf course is so pure, you won’t believe it!

And I’m sure I don’t need to tell how goo...

A stronger core for longe ...

Generate more power with less effort.

What could you improve to ...

Add more value to your practice by choosing a skill to make the primary focus of your range session.

Start their journey

Getting your children into the game early could be the greatest gift you give them.

A Little Story

There’s something I’ve been meaning to tell you for a while.

It’s actually a nightmare.

Why finding your one is s ...

The right setup will help you experience more magical moments on the course.

Have you tried a round on ...

A good way to prepare yourself for the variety of challenges during a round.

Lockdown ... By The Numbe ...

• Today, Tuesday is day 26 of the 35 scheduled days of no golf. Only 9 to go till we can hit the lin...

Build your upper leg musc ...

A more consistent golf swing and better general mobility.

Tricks of the trade

Get yourself into better positions on the golf course.

Get into position

Shoulder mobility helps you swing on plane and reduce elbow strain.

It's competition time

When junior golfers move into a more competitive phase of their development, correct practice become...

No stopping power?

Your wedges could be the reason your handicap isn’t lower.

Day 20 and counting

I have been reliably informed that today is a Wednesday, so I’ll take that as confirmed!

I’...

What are you aiming at?

Technology makes it so much easier to land on the distance mark, but doesn’t always help with the ta...

Stronger buttocks, better ...

An exercise that can help improve your ball striking.

Where are you striking th ...

Where you make impact with the golf ball has a massive impact on distance and ball flight consistenc...

Loosen up for better rota ...

Hip rotation is fundamental to the golf swing. Here’s how you can improve yours.

Playing to improve

Playing a second sport that complements golf can help juniors improve their golf performance.

Master up and downs

Here’s why getting better at scrambling is especially important for amateurs.

Are your wedges adding sh ...

When you’re facing at least 9 scramble situations per round, you need sharp grooves.

Let's make you more accur ...

Correcting your lie angle will make it easier to hit straighter shots more consistently.

Chip your troubles away

In times like these, golf can be your solace.

Making golf easier

More can actually mean more often. If that’s perfection, that’s a good thing.

Fresh air, movement, fun

A golf course is the perfect place to enjoy some time outdoors.

Why your ankles matter to ...

A stronger foundation for a better golf swing.

Let’s prove something to ...

It might be a lot of effort to be an elite level golfer. But it doesn’t take very much at all to mas...

Learning the ABCs of move ...

The more sports a child has played, the better off they’ll be when learning golf.

Why upper leg mobility ma ...

A more balanced golf swing and less lower back pain.

The power of re-gripping

New grips can help increase your clubhead speed and improve your consistency.

More control around the g ...

Distance control with your wedges shouldn’t be a guessing game.

11 days and counting

I hope you’re keeping well.

Are you, like me, already missing The Masters, even though it w...

The ‘fun’ in fundamentals

Playing outside is important for children, in general, but it is especially so when learning golf.

An escape in difficult ti ...

A golf course is more than just 18 tees and greens.

Improve your mobility

Play your best for longer.

A simple question

Do you want 40 metres of better feelings?

The best thing about golf is something that can b...

Flattening the curve

I hope you’re keeping well, and staying busy at home.

If you’re like me, you’ve probably by...

What could you improve to ...

Add more value to your practice by choosing a skill to make the primary focus of your range session.

Distance training during ...

Get active during downtime to improve your distance when you return.

Experience the difference

New grips not only feel great in your hands, they also help you play better golf.

How grooves save shots

Sharp wedge grooves can be the difference between a 14-foot putt and a tap in.

Enjoy every iron

Get your lie angle right, and you’re better positioned to enjoy your entire iron set.

Lockdown Diaries

You're a clever person, so I'm sure you had this all figured out long before this Golf Pro even star...

Love your irons, all of ...

Being comfortable hitting any iron makes the game more enjoyable.

Nailing your approach

This is where the lie angle becomes especially important.

What a feeling!

This should result in the dream sound, time after time, after time. Technology with a little adjustm...

The 2020 Ladies Club Cham ...

Dolar Vasani won the 2020 edition of Houghton’s Ladies Club Championships on Sunday, after an exciti...

No more three putts

Confidence over short putts adds confidence to your whole game.

Do your irons match your ...

Sometimes it’s not your swing that’s causing your slice.

Ease and accuracy from th ...

Making it as easy as possible to exit the bunker in one shot.
The new Cleveland Smart Sole 4 San...

How’s your attack angle?

How improving your angle of attack can give you a shorter approach.

Houghton’s THE PLAYERS Ch ...

Josh Lasker made an unbelievable 40 Individual Stableford points on Saturday to take our 1st major o...

Get closer to the hole

A single degree of lie angle can be the difference between a birdie opportunity and a pressure par p...

Tour School

As you read this, a field full of mainly Pro golfers are playing Houghton this week in search of elu...

Achieve more this year

What aspect of your game could you improve?

Enjoy every iron

Get your lie angle right, and you’re better positioned to enjoy your entire iron set.

Now slower swings can go ...

You don’t need to swing faster to go further. The new Q-STAR Tour golf ball.

Better SA Golfing News

This week is the Honda Invitational at PGA National, the Jack Nicklaus designed course that normally...

Simplifying the short gam ...

Wedge play doesn’t have to be complicated.
The new Cleveland Smart Sole 4 Wedges.

The slowest but best

In a fast-paced, frantic, friends-on-facebook world there’s a slower and better social network.

Learn more

Are you in your launch zo ...

A zone that’s more important than your driver’s hitting zone.

The Family Trophy

The brothers Nathan, Daniel and Samuel, won the latest edition of our annual family golfing get-toge...

Play-9 with us

There’s yet another reason to come and play-9 with us.

Learn more

Could you be throwing met ...

Two simple setup mishaps that can lead to wasted metres.

More On The Distance Deba ...

This Sunday is the annual Family Trophy, a Betterball Stableford format for any family couple, as lo...

Our mission in life

Play-9 with us and a whole new world opens up.

More than how fast

How fast you swing is less important than how you transfer that speed into contact on the club face.

Food For Thought

Embedded Ball

Next, with some of the softer conditions on the course at the moment due to t...

Discovering Love

We’re here to nurture the greatest love affair you’ll ever experience.

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A lot can happen in 2 met ...

1mph of ball speed adds 2 metres of distance. And a lot can happen in 2 metres.

Don’t destroy your chance ...

Most golfers have some very simple to fix bad habits that have little to do with technique.

Making every fraction cou ...

There’s 5 things to check to increase your chance of that moment of genius.

The Old Timers Tour

Ernie’s debut tournament on the Champions Tour went pretty well: after a slow start of level par 72,...

Pleasure sustains

There is a real joy to discovering better results. It’s even more important than the scorecard.

Nothing to do with age

Whatever your age, easier seems more logical.

Welcome Back

It’s been a while!

Since I last chatted to you, I hope that you’ve kicked back, chilled out...

Hope is important

Forget your experience. For too many that kills hope.

Wisdom, Technology, Accur ...

Your mind, manufacturer’s technology, our fitting; what a combination.

Your desire?

How much do you crave something? How brightly does your flame of desire burn?

You’re smarter now

The wisdom of age combined with the technology of now is an amazing mix.

2019

As the year winds down, here are just a few of the things that made the golfing news.
Ryan Nesta...

There’s no excuse

From 20 metres in every single person who plays golf ought to be skilled. No excuses.

Learn more

The end of the year

Despite the cool, wet and drizzly weather on Saturday, and despite about 5 fourballs of members pref...

The end of the year

Despite the cool, wet and drizzly weather on Saturday, and despite about 5 fourballs of members pref...

Breaking 85, even 80 beco ...

Golfers able to consistently score 3 or under from 80 metres in will become lower handicap golfers.

Houghton’s final Men’s Major of 2019 was won by the 1st round leaders Liad Hadar, Marc Snaid, Ryan S...

Teeing up too high

While teeing your ball up on par 3’s helps you strike cleaner, going too high can actually rob you o...

No more trade-offs

Which part of the body?

Most golfers struggle with consistent and accurate ball striking because the wrong body part control...

No more late rounds

There was another hole-in-one this weekend when talented young Houghton junior Saul Shapiro knocked ...

Handicaps and Leagues

By now, I’m sure you’re well aware that there have been some fairly big changes in our handicapping ...

Which part of the body?

Most golfers struggle with consistent and accurate ball striking because the wrong body part control...

Get Fitted: Gain Confiden ...

You’re doing so much more than buying a new set of irons. How much better is it standing over the ba...

Do you know someone?

If you know someone who you’d like to introduce to golf, then we need your help

Learn more

Will it hold?

There are many aspects to a Fitting for better approach shots. Distance and accuracy are obvious. St...

The Houghton Away Trip

Thirty two Houghton members, plus a few non-playing partners, enjoyed a great few days at the Sun Ci...

An important message

Learning golf needs to be ‘play’. That is the best way to learn.

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Minimizing errors

We fit you to make it easier to make square contact. But when you don’t we can still help.

Watch confidence grow

Want to see a child’s confidence grow. Watch them to learn a new skill.

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The breaking point?

Club makers believe that most golfers experience a breakdown in consistency at 37 inches.

It’s more than this

Introducing golf to children, even teenagers, isn’t about creating tour superstars. It’s more import...

Think Better

First, start with the result you want. If its more magical moments, we have the answer.

Your performance/enjoymen ...

There’s compelling evidence that improving your putting and short game creates the quickest results ...

Shooting between 85 & 100 ...

Too many golfers think that a fitting is for the very best players.

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Everyone wins

Here’s research that highlights just how important golf is as an active lifestyle.

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This should not be happen ...

Parents need to make sure their children are living an active lifestyle. There’s nothing better than...

The Norman Gordon Trophy

The Norman Gordon Trophy

Neil Cloud, Robin Bersiks, David Weil and Martin Krok won The Norm...

Better players not exempt ...

For those with faster swing speeds, the smallest adjustment to the way you impact the golf ball make...

The Winter Champs

Doc Graham Josset won our inaugural Winter Championship on the weekend with 74 Stableford points aft...

Better players not exempt ...

For those with faster swing speeds, the smallest adjustment to the way you impact the golf ball make...

The Houghton Hunt

Daniel Bersiks and Sue Nurick won the 1st prizes of free subs for 2020 in this year’s Hunt.

Save their Years

This is a staggering fact and one we ought to be very committed to changing.

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Attack angles

While we’re all looking at new Drivers to add distance, a small adjustment in how you use your curre...

Is ‘Spin’ robbing you

Most golfers are unaware of just how much too much or too little spin is robbing them of distance.

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In YOUR golf ball what’s ...

What if one golf ball beat its competitors and many more expensive balls in every category in an ind...

It’s time for balance

Golf is the greatest game for families that has ever been invented.

It sounds dramatic, but its true. However, most of you miss out.

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Real Life Dramas

“Cinderella story, tears in his eyes I guess….”

No, I’m not going to quote further from the...

You didn’t grow up like t ...

We need to find a way to add balance to our children’s lives.

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Introduce Golf

Golf should be one of the activities a child participates in to live a longer and better life.

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CG Matters

You don’t have to be a physics expert, but the location of your Driver’s center of gravity matters a...

Calamity

Short and sweet this week!

I cannot believe that we’re already halfway through the year!

Better with friends

Any journey is better with friends. And as we said: “better is great”.

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Save 5 shots

Just three small steps to take to save 5 shots (possibly more) every round.

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Can you connect with your ...

If you want to improve then connect with why you want to improve.

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Small margins

If just 1 inch in putter length and 2° correction on face angle turns you into a wizard on the green...

The US Open and Father's ...

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Better is Great

Forget what you see on TV, just being better is great

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Is 35“ too much?

On Tour they get into a great position to sink putts time after time. But their putter length is set...

Are you going somewhere?

We want to inspire you to take a journey. As many of you as possible.

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Small degrees

From 6 feet, if your putter face angle is just 2° open, then you miss.

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You can all have forged

This is a great innovation in design that can change the game for every golfer.

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Book your assessment

This is the greatest game on the planet. Every shot that feels right is a beautiful experience. Let’...

Genetic Impact

We’re the genetic engineers you’ve been looking for. No performance enhancing drugs. Just changes to...

Learn a new skill

We want to make you a master of the knock down wedge shot.

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It is easier

The biggest group of our golfers should be using every advantage there is to make ball striking easi...

Another myth blown away

We just love blowing away myths so that our golfers have a better golf game.

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Change your magic number

If your handicap is between 10 and about 15 to 18, then use technology to change your magic number. ...

Clues from the Tour

Why would we approach a wedge shot in a different way to the best players?

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Do you have to choose?

Sometimes you wish you had one, at other times you’d prefer the other. So have them both.

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The World Handicap System

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It’s simple sense

If we asked you to throw a ball into this bucket there would be an obvious approach. What clues does...

Playing for money?

The very best ball strikers playing for money take advantage of anything that helps consistency. Sho...

The Weather

Short and sweet this week.

It’s been pretty quiet on the golfing front, with long weekends ...

It seems simple

Often there are simple ways to improve ball striking.

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Reap the rewards of great ...

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This can be fixed

Two common reasons that golfers hit fat and/or thin approach shots with their irons and how to fix t...

Practice, check, repeat o ...

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What causes this?

Fat and/or thin approach shots with irons are the pain of many golfers. What’s the cause?

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Three swings you can repl ...

Do you lack confidence controlling distance with your pitch shots?

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Gimmes

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What a feeling!

Everyone wants more of this.

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A wedge chart helps

If you can control your distance, you create more

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Making Par 3’s easier

The manufacturers have made Par 3’s easier. It’s your turn to take advantage of that improvement.

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Tour School - By the numb ...

Major Season is fast approaching, and it’s only just 15 days, 22 hours and 36 minutes until The Mast...

Where you play the most?

More golf is played from 100 yards in, than on the rest of the course. So how do you stand on two im...

The perfect lie

Are you making it more difficult to hit good iron shots on Par 3’s?

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The greatest moment

You probably have between 12 and 16 opportunities in every round to turn this into a moment of magic...

The Race is on

I am away this week, so apologies for the short letter.

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The percentages

Par 3’s require good game management and good decision making.

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Which is it for you?

Your fairway wood could be worth its weight in gold. Is it?

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Club Champs Part 2

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The Par 3 Advantage

How could you improve your scores on the Par 3’s?

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Does speed matter to you? ...

Driver designers are now competing with “speed”, but what do you need?

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Feel the thrill

There’s an excellent reason to come along with your driver and let us change your game.

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Does it have to be this h ...

You don’t have to be the lonely, long-distance runner to succeed.

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Happy Valentines?

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Unexpected benefits

How you decide to practice can accelerate your improvement and have unexpected benefits.

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The thrill of speed

Speed matters, but it’s easy to increase.

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They’re excited

There’s a lot of excitement about the 6th generation Srixon Z-STAR Golf Ball. There’s a lot of “new”...

“Mix it up”

Decide to acquire a new skill or master a new shot. Please do. Along the way, “mix it up”.

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Rules from the Deserts

The Epic Flash has arrived, the Pros are kicking up some dirt out in the desert, and the leaderboard...

“Better than you thought” ...

That’s the answer to the question “how good could you be?”. And according to one scientist with less...

The biggest leap forward

The 6th generation Srixon Z-STAR Golf Ball might be the biggest leap forward we’ve seen in golf ball...

Change and thrills

Some traditionalists want to hang on to the past. Well, we like some of the improvements.

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Epic Flash

I was reminded the other day about something fairly regular that used to crop up in my previous life...

The start and the finish

And everything in between.

Our take on Dr. Rotella’s ...

We’ve changed some advice offered by one of the world’s most famous mental game coaches.

Welcome back

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A bigger smile

Often there’s a single change that delivers the broadest smile.

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Joy and celebration

Adjustable and forgiving

Adjustability used to come at the expense of some forgiveness. Maybe not now.

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The Bear's Home

After 3 particularly hot days of golf just an hour away from us at Pecanwood, our team triumphed ove...

Our new understanding

There is an argument that the biggest leap forward in performance is not the actual design of golf c...

Social vs Competition

We’re interested in where you rank on a scale from 1 (where golf is a recreational and social past-t...

Bear Hunting

Dudu Hlatshwayo won the final Ladies Major of the year on a nett score of 147, edging out Elaine Rub...

The best format

If your #1 priority when playing golf is “fun with friends”, then without a doubt, this is the best ...

Better distance control e ...

During the first three weeks, we have discussed the importance of the correct loft at impact and how...

Big Brother

I’m not sure if you noticed last week, but the text of my weekly mailer was considerably bigger.

Summer holidays and famil ...

If you’ve been away with your family on holiday, you’ll have enjoyed the interaction with them all. ...

Take advantage of birdie ...

Matching the loft of your putter to your technique is critical in becoming a consistent putter and t...

A better 9

If you’re not at an elite level, then the best way to improve your golf is out on the course.

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Roll your ball like a Tou ...

It is crucial to have loft at impact to lift the ball out of the depression its found in at address.

More rules

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Finding the putter fit fo ...

Find a putter that best suits your technique and the conditions of the courses you play.

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Don’t be lonely

Becoming better isn’t about a lonely journey. Actually, it offers the opportunity for more friendshi...

The advantage of golf

Golf has many advantages. It’s a truly great game, with so many benefits. But some things are specia...

Filling your gap with eas ...

The GAPR LOW, MID and HIGH are a great example of how technology is making the game easier for us.

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The handicap conundrum

Does the handicap system act as a motivation to improve or settle for what you have?

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Z 585 Irons Win 2018 MyGo ...

For the second consecutive year, Srixon has been awarded MyGolfSpy’s Most Wanted Game Improvement Ir...

The Rules They Are A Chan ...

Things are pretty quiet now on the golfing front, so with getting the new handicap system done and d...

Better is great

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We want to inspire you

Don’t measure your experience by performance vs. handicap. Measure it by the number of great shots y...

Splash out the sand

Bunkers don’t have to be thought of as a ‘hazard’.

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The value of your DNA

Fit your driver for your launch DNA and not only will you get more performance, it will be your frie...

Carry reduces danger

Sometimes changing your trajectory reduces the danger from the tee.

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Spring Update

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Hit closer chip and pitch ...

Making time for bounce could save you a lot of hours.

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Bring the course to pract ...

You don’t hit 50 consecutive #7 irons on the course. So why practise that?

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Longer and straighter can ...

Of your personal launch DNA requires us to reduce your spin rate, then there’s a good chance that al...

Watch the improvements

We think the Cleveland Golf RTX4 Wedges offer our better wedge players a step up in spin, control, p...

On the money

The enhancements in the Feel Balancing Technology in the Cleveland RTX4 Wedges improves distance con...

If one groove doesn’t ge ...

The new Cleveland Golf RTX4 and your spin and control.

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Use your ‘bounce’

You might know about bounce, but can you use it?

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10,000 hours

You haven’t got 10,000 hours to practise, so how do you make the most of the time you do have?

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If one groove doesn’t ge ...

The new Cleveland Golf RTX4 and your spin and control.

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Beware generalisation

When you read magazines they have to make assumptions about who you are. We don’t.
We’re intere...

A one-question survey

We don’t think anyone asks the most important question in golf. It’s the $64 million question in 201...

Spring Cleaning

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You’re 1 in a thousand

Actually you’re one in several thousand. And it should matter to you.

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Consistency, accuracy, di ...

We want to improve your golf experience out on the golf course. We know how to do that.

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Is there anything better? ...

If you’ve got children or grandchildren, is there anything better than getting out on the golf cours...

We wouldn’t ask you

Someone would sue us as the cause of an accident if we asked you to try driving home with your car s...

Don’t climb Everest yet

You can alter the challenge you face on a golf course to ensure you’re have a chance. It doesn’t hav...

Blowing away the myths

Golf is a very social, outdoor, and healthy activity that welcomes all peoples, genders, and ages.

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How can there be no stand ...

Standard shaft length? Standard shaft flex measure? No and no.

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Make golf easier

We want to help more of our golfers hit more accurate approach shots more consistently.

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A car advert and women in ...

The world has changed and we need to recognize how we need to respond for the good of the game.

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Weight matters

Your Putter is a precision tool that you need to use to exercise control over the ball direction and...

Open Championship Preview ...

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Your Putter partner and L ...

Two golfers with exactly the same dimensions and setup, could require a different length Putter depe...

Choosing on ‘looks’ is no ...

When we’re finding you your Putter partner for life, we know that looks matter.

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Your Partner for Life

If there’s a club in your bag that should be fit to you, it’s your Putter. The match needs to be per...

Strength not required

Golf is a game of technique and timing. We’re looking for ladies who want to have a game that gets t...

Four friends wanted

If you’re shooting low 90’s / high 80’s, then it’s time to get below 85 most times, and even threate...

Book a Gap Assessment no ...

Why not have us create a detailed assessment of your top-of -the-bag distances and consistency. You’...

Is that golf?

Of course it is. There are so many different formats. Some may make the experience much more enjoyab...

You must feel confident

Don’t carry club designs that you don’t have confidence in.

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Exploiting vulnerability

It’s time to respond to course designers who think they can exploit your vulnerability.

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Enjoy the experience

We don’t play holes as long as these golfers do. So don’t try and copy them. Play formats that make ...

The Jeff Goldberg Trophy

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Enjoy the experience

Outside of competition, the focus on golf should be enjoying the friendships and the playing experie...

Where are you naked?

What Par-3 distance leaves you looking at your bag thinking, “I don’t have a solution”? What happene...

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How can we add your clubh ...

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Why Wouldn't you have an ...

Increase the number of good shots you hit quite easily if you looked for the easy, big wins open to ...

The Houghton Away Trip

The dates have been set for our annual away trip, and this year again sees us heading down to the Ez...

Why are they so nasty?

A more direct call to action for golfers to think more when choosing how to play a hole. A clearer e...

Book your Spin Performanc ...

We’re holding a ‘Spin Performance’ event. We’ll measure your greenside spin, then we’ll see how much...

The Players

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The Par 3 seduction

Course management is important on Par 3’s. We’re now trying to offer you the chance to make an offer...

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Which is the distance tha ...

We now have so much data on yardages available to us. Why aren’t scores getting better?

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Have you really made a ch ...

When we chat to golfers, they often tell us they’ve selected the golf ball that gives them the most ...

Short hole drama

We try to focus the golfer on their performance on Par 3’s. is it good enough? Can they improve?

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FUNdamentals

We’re teaching children FUNdamentals. Yes, they’re learning how to hit the ball, play the game, even...

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Hough’s It

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Cleveland Face Cup

It is absurd how forgiving across the face the Cleveland Launcher HB is.

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Most children are not Tig ...

When we’re working with children and juniors, we’re not trying to find the one exceptional golfer. W...

Most children are not Tig ...

When we’re working with children and juniors, we’re not trying to find the one exceptional golfer. W...

Who benefits from which design innovation in the Cleveland Wedges? Great videos showing how you make...

Accuracy from the fairway ...

Did you know a Tour Professional is more accurate from 175 metres in the fairway than from 100 metre...

The critical role of the ...

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Are you power mad?

The TaylorMade M4 doesn’t start and end with the Twist Face Technology. It is packed with design and...

What makes the M3 special ...

Twist Face Technology is in the M3 & M4 Drivers, so what does the M3 have that could be useful to yo...

Introducing a gamechanger ...

Learn about TaylorMade’s Twist Face Technology through the eyes of a Tour Professional.

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And the problem is?

So what problem does straight distance in the TaylorMade M3 & M4 Drivers solve for you?

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Metalwood distance and fo ...

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Breaking 90: In the 80’s ...

If you’re a golfer that’s shooting above 90 most times then it’s time to set yourself a challenge.

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End the sacrifice

In many cultures in past centuries, in the search for a better future, or thanks for a good life, pe...

Buying a new driver. Lea ...

With all the new and exciting releases of golf equipment, it’s likely that many of you will be looki...

Pitch and Putt was always ...

Some golfers will describe other courses as a ‘Pitch and Putt’. I’m not sure how they mean it, but w...

We’re offering a prize OU ...

Over the last 3 weeks, we’ve been trying to persuade you to follow the link and answer three very si...

WIN a coaching program or ...

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Operation 36: A shot to M ...

Make the most of your tim ...

Tests show you get the most Spin per Rand from the AD333 Tour vs competitors

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You can’t always believe ...

A best ever score, or a competition win is often accompanied by a great performance on the greens.

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Far away from the Fairway ...

Get the right fit for your golf swing, get the right technology to give you the quickest lift in per...

Gift of the Century

If we can get you here, then you’ll hit more fairways, you’ll be able to attack greens with short an...

Gift of the Century

If you’d like to be able to come to the golf course, even if you haven’t played for a while, and kno...

Hitting better Fairway Wo ...

On the range, practise a slower, wider and more even tempo swing.

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Breaking news

Just Hough much would you like to go to Mauritius late next year?

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Extra distance from a for ...

TaylorMade P·790 Irons are forged, and medium to compact in appearance, packing so much performance ...

P·770 and better ball str ...

TaylorMade P·770 Irons are forged beauties that we think we bring material improvements in ball stri...

Your ball-striking improv ...

Four improvements we think you’ll notice in your ball-striking with the Cleveland Launcher CBX Irons...

Hitting better Fairway Wo ...

Too many golfers set up with their Fairway Wood, unaware of the low point of their swing.

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Gift of the Century

This is a simple, solid, very repeatable golf swing that makes it so much easier to hit better golf ...

Long and Straight 5 Recom ...

The new Cleveland Launch HB Driver is simple in its approach.
Longer and straighter. We think i...

Gift of the Century

It’s time to make the game easier. Not just now, but for the rest of your life.

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Recovery and Opportunity

There are three checks you should think about if you want to have a Fairway Wood that offers you the...

Play golf for the Family

It’s your children to enjoy now, it’s a shared retirement you’ll appreciate later.

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Improving your Consistenc ...

Improvements will translate into not just a better score,
but the added pleasure of more shots h...

The new Launcher range

In an age where hype seems to get ahead of substance or real performance, we think we have an exciti...

Save your children from t ...

The consequences to non-mental health through adolescence is catastrophic. Get children - every chi...

Avoid the frustration of ...

From a great lie in the Fairway, make sure you’re not going to allow poor contact to leave you madde...

Great social experiences ...

Play more golf. Make more friends. Take part in more social events.

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Exposing the challenges a ...

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Numbers Don’t Lie

After robot testing it’s pretty clear the Cleveland CBX wedge will help you #GetCloser to the hole

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The new TOUR360 features innovative design improvements to give golfers the comfort they expect from...

What a way to stay fit

If you’re measuring ‘steps’, get out and play golf more often. You’ll blow your target away.

A #7 Iron is between 1 and 1½“ shorter than a #5 Iron

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Srixon wants to take you ...

Buy any specially marked Srixon golf balls and stand a chance to win a trip for you and a friend to ...

Parenting requires commit ...

Discover how golf is the greatest family pastime there is.

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There’s an Iron revolutio ...

Whatever distance you can hit a #7 Iron, think again.

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Insane. Maybe ‘M’ is for ...

If you missed it, then you’ve missed the Tee shot of the century. Even the commentators were floored...

Whatever shot shape you n ...

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How many wins have you ha ...

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Bring a golfer back to th ...

A lot of people who played the game of golf through their teens and early twenties, stopped playing ...

Shaft facts for all golfe ...

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In search of forgiveness

The TaylorMade M2 Driver has a sunken, geocoustic sole design.

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At the core of any golf b ...

We don’t get asked as much as we should about your golf ball. It’s the piece of equipment you use th...

Rescue and recover a golf ...

We need your help. Most of you will know an ex-golfer. Someone who fell out of love with the game.

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Shaft facts for all golfe ...

Do you have a steady rhythm to your swing?
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The beauty of adjustabili ...

With the TaylorMade M1 Driver, the ability to control ball flight breaks new ground.

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Tour performance for mode ...

If you’re a moderate swing speed golfer, you still want a golf ball to offer you performance everywh...

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The world’s wild rhino population is in grave danger of becoming extinct within the next 5-10 years....

Younger, easier, for life

If you’ve got children, or you’re lucky enough to have grand-children, and you haven’t done so alre...

Shaft facts for all golfe ...

With a #7 Iron the right shaft can add up to 15 yards of carry distance.

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Challenge us. Challenge y ...

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Is there a ball with more ...

We suspect that one of the measures of great value in a golf ball is the amount of greenside spin cr...

Shaft facts for all golfe ...

Swinging faster is just one of the factors in hitting a golf ball further.

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Get someone started

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The proven impact of Rand ...

The experts believe that this approach to practice keeps the brain much more engaged on the shot tha...

13 Handicapper adds 29 ya ...

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There are two styles of P ...

Most advice seems to recommend using one of two practice methods, but when we watch golfers practici...

The impact of lie angle o ...

A golfer who had improved shot dispersion by 50%, making approach shots much more consistently accur...

The best use of your time ...

If you’ve got some time after work, which is going give the most enjoyment?

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Golf can quite literally ...

Hitting an #8 Iron, rather than a #5 Iron into a green is so much easier.

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Hitting better shots make ...

What percentage of golfers playing in the next Saturday competition will have put in any real practi...

Every golfer should play ...

Have you thought about how nice it feels to hit a good Iron shot? And then to do it again on the nex...

Weekend News

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Different game? Different ...

Pin high in two, on a 675 yard Par 5! What game are these golfers playing? Are they from a different...

How much added performanc ...

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Putting the ‘game’ into y ...

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You’re interested; we’re ...

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500 Wins World Wide – Now ...

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Putting the ‘game’ into y ...

We watch so many regular, and even better golfers who live with a poorer score than they need to.

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Playing different short s ...

The width of the sole on your wedge, and the grind on the sole, can make it easier or harder to play...

Take the stress out of be ...

The Huntington Beach Putter range from Cleveland Golf are designed to create the Tour roll, feel and...

Don’t allow your eyes to ...

Just a fraction of a degree incorrection in your aim means missed 10 foot Putts. Make it easier to a...

The 40-yard game

Whatever standard of golfer you are, try and find time to play 9 holes of 40-yard golf regularly.

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Are you giving yourself a ...

From your full pitching wedge distance, how many clubs (excluding your putter) are you carrying in y...

Cleveland Golf Feel Balan ...

Feel Balancing technology has a number of benefits, including centering the CoG in the face of the R...

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Making it easier to play ...

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Cleveland Golf RTX-3 Wedg ...

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Martin Hall and the Wedge

Simple advice that helps you get the most out of your wedge on every shot you play.

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Are you Pulling your Pitc ...

A “one-piece takeaway” with a shorter Pitch shot can often lead to a closed or shut face that causes...

Aiming to do better

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We’re helping because you ...

Three great reasons your children should learn to play golf. First, they learn it so easily and get ...

Perception and reality

Research by MyGolfSpy informs us that over half of all golfers have the wrong perception about their...

MyGolfSpy #1 Driver is

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Another great reason your ...

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The perfect setup for a l ...

You can have a better relationship with your putter.

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Better players want the e ...

The tightest shot dispersion of any Cleveland Wedge is created by bringing the center of gravity eve...

Driven by Performance, Ro ...

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TaylorMade Welcomes Rory ...

Rory McIlroy joins the TaylorMade Golf Family. Welcome to the team, Rory.

RTX-3 wizardry & control

For good and better short-game players, the Cleveland RTX-3 Tour Raw Wedges will add scorecard perfo...

Another great reason your ...

Encourage your children to find time to disconnect from the pressure and more connected with friends...

Square down the target li ...

Is your putter your magic wand? Is it set up to allow you to square the face down the target line?

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What gets you up in the m ...

We love golf just as much as you do. What will you go through in order to be #FirstOnCourse?

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A great reason you and yo ...

One of the richest benefits of golf can be found in what happens with your family down the years.

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What loft does your putte ...

At the moment of impact, the putter needs to lift the ball out of the small depression it will be in...

Improve your short game w ...

Would you like to learn how to pitch the ball just like European Tour player Jaco Van Zyl?

The sequence down deliver ...

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The big equipment ideas i ...

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Are you in a position to ...

Some of the ladies on the LPGA Tour hit the ball consistently past 270 yards, despite being shorter ...

The big equipment ideas i ...

For a long while some discredited softer compression golf balls. The story was, “overpower the ball,...

How does she hit it? Look ...

On the LPGA Tour the ladies, despite a more diminutive size, are hitting it from the tee past the 27...

TaylorMade Spider Tour

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How far? How does she do ...

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Approach shot performance

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It’s your golf game

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Dustin Johnson becomes Wo ...

DJ dominated the Genesis Open at Riviera to win by 5 shots and topped the world golf rankings. Check...

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A fitting tee shot for yo ...

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Performance vs enjoyment

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Sergio Garcia dominates f ...

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Possibly the same ‘dream’ ...

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Where do you fit and were ...

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Journey to better golf wi ...

In their pursuit to help all golfers – from tour pros to weekend amateurs – play better golf, Srixon...

Where is your golf game?

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Good work Golf Digest – w ...

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Best shared: the new way

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The three biggest reasons to play golf more often this year are:

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Recovery’s a part of golf

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A time for fulfillment

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Take some time for you

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In The Red Zone

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Congrats to Hideki Matsuy ...

Hideki Matsuyama’s razor-sharp short game was a massive factor in his victory at the Hero World Chal...

Everything starts with yo ...

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There are so many reasons that golf is a great activity for children. They’re outside, in a social a...

Holiday reciprocity

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Breaking 90 – Don’t live ...

Breaking 90 – Don’t live with this problem. Amongst golfers shooting above 90 and especially 95 the ...

Feel the difference; it m ...

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Breaking 90, every time, ...

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Feel and distance for les ...

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Swing weight and your con ...

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Fight the slice, shoot lo ...

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Feel counts, but so does ...

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Hideki Matsuyama blazes W ...

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Come, start your journey

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Improving your shotmaking ...

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Work anywhere in the worl ...

Do you want a career in golf; be it to play on the Tour as a player; or at a Golf Club as a Club Man...

Finding the Fall Line on ...

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Should you be playing sta ...

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Never mind the money; fol ...

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What are you looking at?

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What length are your club ...

So why have club lengths got longer (and lofts stronger)? One argument is that the manufacturers kno...

Another measure you can i ...

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Statistics and the Scienc ...

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Preparing for better golf ...

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Don’t settle: Make life s ...

In the last weeks I’ve been talking to those golfers who aren’t breaking 95 every time. Often we fin...

Srixon Z 765 Iron

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Preparing for better golf ...

Every single golfer can setup correctly whether they’re a Tour Professional or inexperienced, social...

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Exploiting rotational forces will not only add distance to your shots, it’ll help your ball striking...

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36 years of better golf

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Over three decades of rev ...

TaylorMade has been pioneering iron design for 36 years and now they’ve put all their knowledge into...

On the money with a great ...

The impact of a correct shaft length for your correct setup is under-estimated. Try swinging on plan...

Practice drill: Follow th ...

Here’s a drill that makes it impossible for you to manipulate the club. The club will lead the swing...

The best value route to better golf is to put new grips on your current clubs, a practice often over...

Inconsistent ball strikin ...

Often to improve your ball striking we need to simplify the golf swing.

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So much talk about ‘loft’ ...

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TaylorMade TP vs. TPX gol ...

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What you want most from a ...

We all want added distance off the tee and more spin around the green. The new TaylorMade TP and TPX...

Can we inspire anyone?

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Nine hundred (yes, 900) w ...

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The simplest equation in ...

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Softer, Faster, Longer. I ...

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Rescue the right Family ...

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4 Drivers (same loft), 64 ...

Although each of these Drivers has the same head size and the same loft (and the same shaft flex), e...

How Smash Factor relates ...

Hitting long shots requires a high energy transfer from golfer to club to ball, and Smash Factor is ...

Big, big improvements in ...

I know the experts worry about the Professionals overpowering golf courses, but most of us are in no...

Struggling to go the dist ...

I get lots of golfers coming to me with concerns about losing distance in their game despite no obvi...

Seen the advert for the ‘ ...

All over the web now we see adverts promising you a ‘secret move’ (if you give them your e-mail addr...

Do some damage

We’ve seen big results for many of our golfers already (Dustin Johnson has added his vote). These ar...

Smart Srixon leadership

If you’re looking to add consistency and distance, then the new Srixon technology offers some unique...

Make sure your swing stab ...

Your muscles will struggle to contract with enough force to stabilize and power-up your swing if the...

Would a high MOI Putter h ...

High MOI Putters resist twisting. That’s especially important when you strike the ball towards the h...

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Stiff hip flexors can lim ...

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There’s no magic trick, i ...

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Innovation Starts Here

Improving your game means improving our own. One shot. One round. One weekend at a time.

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Better Players can have i ...

It used to be workability or forgiveness. Not anymore. In a more compact head shape with an adjustab...

Srixon Z545 Our view

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Playing to the rules

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Long shots owe a lot to f ...

The rotational capacity of your hips, back and shoulders affects how much torque you can produce dur...

Discover the magic of gol ...

Too many golfers treat the Putter like it’s a magic wand. They magically found one that ‘fit’ them. ...

Improving your greenside ...

Here Martin Hall of Golf Channel shows you Gary Player’s drill to perfect the feeling of control of ...

Low and fast with the Tay ...

The TaylorMade M2 will make a big difference to many of our golfers, especially those losing yardage...

Holder or flipper?

There is a lot of confusing information written about the bunker shot, yet with the correct techniqu...

If you’re worried about t ...

These two Wedges have the same bounce angle, but the one on the right raises the leading edge more, ...

Take the sand in the box

One of the tips when practicing bunker play is to draw a line in the sand about a cm behind the ball...

Does it make sense in the ...

When we look in most golfers‘ bags, they’re carrying just 2 clubs to cover the short-game scoring zo...

Celebrate the Majors with ...

This week a Srixon Z-STAR will cost you only R39,99 per ball. There’s one piece of equipment directl...

“Are you decelerating thr ...

Bunker play is a great example of the danger of written instruction. Golfers have read a few guide p...

You’re facing the Par 18 ...

In any round, most golfers will find themselves with a Wedge in their hand and less than 30 yards to...

Great fun competing in a ...

If you and a few friends want to find an alternative to a gym session, or need an excuse to spend an...

“Make sure the face is op ...

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Cleveland Wedge options

There are so many bounce and grind options available to fit to your game. There’s so many different ...

Better Golf on Par3’s: Li ...

Is your approach to a Par 3: ‘I was set this challenge, I’ll take it on no matter what”?

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"Fitting isn’t important"

Our mission is to help more golfers have more fun beyond the 1st tee. We know that it isn’t all abou...

Results you’ll notice :

A club head design that improves swing path and club head speed. That means more distance and more a...

“Fitting? I’m not good en ...

Really? Two golfers are 150 yards from the green. One is a very low handicap golfer with great ball ...

Better Golf on Par 3’s: W ...

There should be a sequence of how you prepare your plan for how to attack a Par 3.

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A secret to better ball ...

There is 9 years of technical leadership in the XXIO9 Irons and the result means better ball strikin...

Cleveland Golf TFi Putter ...

When easier alignment is combined with better feel and more consistent roll you get the Cleveland TF...

Better Golf on Par3’s: Ge ...

Have you tracked where you’re missing the green on Par 3’s?

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Blowing away the myths no ...

Many golfers think that as long as they know what shaft flex they require, then they can always find...

Perfect alignment, every ...

If your eyes aren’t absolutely over the top of the ball, then an alignment aid on the bottom of the ...

Better Golf on Par 3’s: G ...

Tee it up on a Par 3. But how high? Set yourself up to succeed on Par 3’s.

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We’re here to help you hi ...

The multitude of club performance technology on the market nowadays gives you a lot more options to ...

The ultimate in Soft Feel ...

Srixon burst onto the scene with the 2-piece AD333 and Soft Feel to dominate our 2-piece ball sales....

Have you measured your gr ...

In the Drive, Chip & Putt Championship for Junior golfers, the participants will hit 3 chip shots to...

Which distance are you me ...

Here’s a good golfer who gained 20 yards on distance from the tee with his fitting, but actually the...

How would you rank your p ...

Have you considered measuring your tee-shot performance and tracking your improvement? Give this tes...

Nearly 40 yards of added ...

This high handicap golfer added nearly 40 yards to his tee shots with a fitted driver. Can you do th...

Are you leaving distance ...

There are a lot of golfers out there reading every magazine and online article or watching every adv...

Drive, chip & putt: a gam ...

There are so many ways to have fun hitting a golf ball. You can create your own variation on the Dri...

The common fault of the b ...

Many of the better players get away with the wrong plane on their downswing most of the time because...

Why wouldn’t you have an ...

Both these golfers see golf as a social pastime. It’s an opportunity to have an enjoyable outdoor ho...

It really does help to be ...

If you’re a mid, or even higher, handicap golfer and you’re keen to lower that handicap, then the qu...

You’ve gone back on plane ...

If you’re shooting in the lower 90’s with some good scores lower in the 80’s, but you’re inclined to...

A surprise at impact

The new Srixon AD333 Tour offers an instant surprise off the club face. At the same time it spins mo...

Are you taking opportunit ...

Phil is long off the tee and he’s a good ball striker. But despite all the opportunities created, he...

Swinging on plane might b ...

It might be easier than you think to improve your consistency. Without the proper posture, creating ...

Another golfer, a regular ...

Have you noticed how much trouble is short and right of so many greens? How can an assessment help?

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Making golf more enjoyabl ...

It’s really worth learning about how a golf swing that’s “on plane” can add enjoyment to your round.

Do you recognize yourself ...

Sally's tee shots are a bumble down the fairway. they don't have much height, and most of the distan...

Srixon Z155 Irons

For golfers who want added forgiveness without losing speed, distance and control.

Recover a golfer: give so ...

If someone you know quit the game because it was too much of a struggle, let us help you recover tha...

We’re not ‘Fitting you fo ...

An Assessment and Fitting isn’t the end in itself. It’s a very, very sensible approach to buying a t...

Recover a golfer: Even le ...

Some golfers gave up the game because they couldn’t reach a standard that allowed them to enjoy the ...

Like Drivers, there’s mor ...

Your Hybrids need to be more than just easy to hit. They should offer a consistent distance gapping ...

Making a difference to yo ...

There’s a reason we recommend the TaylorMade M2 Fairway, and it’s more than just looks. Two technolo...

TaylorMade M2 Rescue

The improvements in performance for you are so great that we might forget the reason TaylorMade inve...

TaylorMade M2 Irons

Loft doesn’t matter. Launch angle does. Roll out can be fatal. Carry and stop are important. Learn h...

Recover a golfer: Make it ...

Golf, especially for someone who hasn’t played in a while, can offer a lot of punishment and heart-b...

Why make the hardest shot ...

The Fairway Wood shot from the close-cut fairway is one of the hardest shots there is to play for mo...

Low and fast with TaylorM ...

The TaylorMade M2 will make a big difference to many of our golfers, especially those losing yardage...

Srixon Z745 Irons

If you're a skilled ball striker, then this compact, muscle-cavity, forged Iron will give you contro...

Let's plan to recover a g ...

Research indicates that over 40% of those who no longer play would actually like to play again. What...

You know your Loft, but w ...

So many golfers come to us with a request for a particular new Driver model and tell us what loft th...

Break 85: Don't ignore th ...

How does a 140lb lady golfer hit the ball so far, so accurately, and so consistently?

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Can you extend through th ...

Just as important as an upper body turn is on the backswing, so you need to be
able to extend th...

Is gripping it the real p ...

Tension is a killer in the golf swing. It easily robs you of distance. More importantly, once it inh...

Cleveland TFi 2135 techno ...

It’s always great when something this obvious, that’s been overlooked for so long, is revealed along...

Break 85: You don't hit t ...

Many golfers have never had any short game coaching. Even fewer have had a Putting lesson. And it sh...

Improve your rotational f ...

One of the advantages of youth is the ability to ‘separate’ the upper body and the hips.

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It’s more than CoG when w ...

When we're looking at your golf swing and analysing your ball flight, despite all the advertising ar...

Break 85: Thinking golf

You need to approach every hole aware of the risks, and the ability to know enough about your own ga...

How is your upper body ro ...

Here's another exercise that is designed to improve your range of motion and your ability to make a ...

An 'Assessment' is more t ...

When we get together with you, our job isn’t to ‘fit you for new Irons’; it’s to help you enjoy the ...

How does the Cleveland Go ...

Integrated Wedge sets provide the best scoring opportunities from 120 yards out. The Cleveland Golf ...

Break 85: Where will your ...

You’ll find that the game you have, to shoot under 85 consistently, will bring you so much joy. It’s...

Improve your range of mot ...

If you can use the next 3 months to improve your range of motion, then when you get to next make tha...

It's not the club at addr ...

Most everyone understands what the lie angle on their Irons is. And most understand the impact of a ...

Srixon Z355 Range

We think regular golfers looking for easier distance and technology should look at the Srixon Z355 r...

Here's an interesting inn ...

The Srixon Z355 Driver features unique technology that encourage a much better release of the club h...

Better hip and shoulder t ...

The ability to separate the hips from the shoulders is important for an effective turn during the go...

The Srixon Z355 Hybrid

We think a Hybrid is an “opportunity” club(s) that almost all golfers should use to replace long and...

Srixon Z355 Fairway Wood

Too many golfers carry their Fairway Wood in the bag but don’t exploit the potential because it’s a ...

How strong and mobile are ...

The hip flexor muscles must be flexible and strong if you want a stable, powerful golf swing. When t...

Add power to your swing

Comerford’s Hip Complex is an exercise developed specifically to strengthen the hip rotators and imp...

Putter alignment and stab ...

If the Putter is designed to fit your stroke then you will find it easier to make sure that the Putt...

The reasons we like the S ...

For the right golfer, there will be benefits in consistency especially with these clubs. That will m...

The need for Speed

Speed rules. Just a single mph of extra club head speed will translate to 4 extra yards. How hard ca...

How difficult is this gue ...

It is almost impossible to drag a set of clubs off the shelf and expect them to fit. The magnitude o...

Finding the right shaft i ...

It's almost impossible to drag a club off the shelf and for it to be the perfect fit. If the combina...

Adjustability and Fitting

Adjustable Drivers offer you the chance to adjust your Fitting on the go? Sorry, that's only part of...

How do you warm-up on the ...

I would guess that less than half of you have a standard warm up routine on the Putting green before...

Swing MOI explained

Golf club manufacturers have been working hard to make it easier for you to swing the golf club fast...

A key to accurate iron sh ...

Whatever your skill level or experience you'll really struggle to hit accurate approach shots if you...

What's your move to impro ...

Have you thought about where you can make your next improvements? Think about it now.

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A different way to improv ...

In this short video from Matt Every, there's a really neat idea about distance control with your iro...

It's not always about dis ...

The manufacturers' advertising promises extra yards. That's great but for many of you, finding the F...

Have fun with Par 18 arou ...

Golf doesn’t have to be 18 holes and 4+ hours. Find a few friends, come down after work, and set up ...

Want to challenge your ma ...

Then here are four skills challenges to test yourself. These challenges will examine your short pitc...

You're not buying a new D ...

When you're buying a new Driver we should start with your swing and what improvement will make the b...

The Catalogue of Skills C ...

You should always be prepared to measure your performance levels at different shot making skills. Pr...

Fundamentals affect swing ...

We all think we're beyond the fundamentals, but you should re-visit them often. Here's a fundamental...

Build a Better Swing

Struggling to hit consistently accurate shots? Start at the beginning.

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Improving your short game

You should practice your short game more than your full shot swing

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Investing in a no-comprom ...

Choose the right Srixon Z-STAR for your game.

Three reasons the Srixon ...

Test the spin, test the feel yourself. See if we’ve got this right...

Richard Kaplan Houghton Golf Club

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