The World Handicap System was introduced in 2020 to rationalize 6 disparate golf handicap systems. Used by 131 countries it’s been successful but has many critics. What are the problems and how can it be improved? Continue reading Things the R&A and the USGA get wrong: Part 1. The World Handicap System
Golf is hard. Very hard. It’s also very fickle. One day you can play very badly, the next you do … Continue reading My Major!
You hold a golf competition. Two or more players have exactly the same winning score. What’s the best way to resolve the tie and determine the winner? Continue reading Ties in golf. Handicap, count back and consequences
Golf quotes can be interesting. Here I’ve created a distinct narrative by joining a number of famous, and infamous, golf themed quotes. Continue reading Reflections from the Fairway: A Narrative in Golf Quotes
Lithium batteries are fantastic. Powerful, easy to charge, light. But there are rare problems. Here we gently dive into the physics and chemistry of lithium to understand the issues. Continue reading From Fairway to Fire Risk: Understanding Lithium Batteries
Golf is very hard! Launch monitors that provide information about golf swings and ball flight have had a big impact in tuition and practice. How do they work? Continue reading Putting numbers on golf shots: the technologies behind launch monitors
A Masters Week Special. Continue reading Masters Week: I was there!
A sister site to Craigavad miscellany, Craigavad golf focusses on my musings on golf and, occasionally, other sports. Continue reading Craigavad golf: a sister site to Craigavad miscellany
What’s the best way of running an Order of Merit for season long golf competitions. There are lots of ways and it’s crucial to have a clear idea of what the goal is! Continue reading The Order of Merit: Consistency, Competition, and the Subtle Art of Ranking Golfers
Predicting the 2026 men’s professional golf season Continue reading Predicting the golfing world in 2026
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