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Golf Insurance Matters

The latest article in our how to series turns the spotlight on some of the unexpected things that can happen at the driving range – from ricochets to self-inflicted injuries – and why it pays to be insured. With winter closing in and less daylight hours in which to hit the course the best place to keep swinging is at the driving range. The driving range is a great hangout for golfers of all skill levels and abilities. Given that your local driving range could be filled with hackers and heroes it’s not impossible that an innocent trip to whack some balls could end in disaster, injury or a sizeable legal bill.

La Reservae Golf Club, Costa Del Sol

A new course designed by Cabell B. Robinson, La Reserva Club De Golf had only recently opened but I would never have guessed. On arrival it was obvious the course was in perfect condition. The opening hole at La Reserva is a straight par four with well designed bunkers and an attractive green – a good, if understated opener, but on the 2nd tee, however, the front nine opens up before you and you get an idea of the challenge that lies ahead. Set out in a small valley with wonderful changes in elevation, attractive contours and great scenery, the next eight holes weave back in forth in fantastic fashion.

Lie of the Land

A caddie at The Old Course at St Andrews, Turnberry or Troon would tell you that it takes time to get to know the subtleties and nuances of links land and learn the bounce of the ball. Often slopes and natural features can funnel the ball towards the hole, squeeze extra yards from a drive or prevent a ball from going in a hazard.

Thorpenes Golf Club

TA Hotel Collection, owners of Thorpeness Hotel and Golf Club in Suffolk, are seeking to attract more golf tourists to the county with the launch of a new trail combining real ale tours and classic seaside golf courses. Thorpeness Golf Club is already one of Southern England’s leading stay-and-play golf break destinations thanks to its 36-bedroom hotel, James Braid designed 18-hole course and location in the picture-perfect holiday village of Thorpeness; a Suffolk tourist hot-spot.

Sunday, December 22, 2013

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The Year In Pictures

The best images from Golf Digest and Golf World photographers from 2013

Adam Scott sinks a birdie putt on the final hole of regulation at the Masters. Scott would win with another birdie on the second hole of a sudden-death playoff.

Tiger Woods takes his infamous drop after his third shot on No. 15 in the second round of the Masters hit off the flagstick and rolled into the pond guarding the green.

Phil Mickelson takes a moment to study his surroundings during the first round of the British Open at Muirfield. Three days later he claimed his first claret jug.

Luke Donald tees off on No. 13 during the third round of the U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club.

Thorbjorn Olesen experiences Merion's thick rough during the first round of the U.S. Open.

Jason Day tees off on No. 17 during the third round of the Masters.

Phil Mickelson hits his second shot from an usual spot on Oak Hill's No. 13 during the first round of the PGA Championship.

Jason Dufner tees off on No. 14 during the final round of the PGA Championship. Dufner would hold off playing partner Jim Furyk to claim his first major championship.

Inbee Park hits an approach shot in the final round of the U.S. Women's Open Championship at Sebonack Golf Club on her way to winning a third straight major.

Tiger Woods hits a tee shot during the second round of the PGA Championship.

Angel Cabrera tosses his club in frustration on Augusta's 13th hole during the final round of the Masters.

Tiger Woods follows his shot off the 18th tee during the final round of the Players. A closing par gave him his biggest win during a season in which he claimed an 11th PGA Tour Player of the Year Award.

Arnold Palmer hits his ceremonial opening tee shot straight down the fairway to start off the Masters.