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Stickney: Why I switched from a mallet to a blade putter
To be honest, I’m not much of an equipment freak. I know enough about the newest technology that I can be helpful to my students, but for my own game I definitely don’t sweat the small stuff as I would with my clients. In fact, it is very hard for me to change anything in my bag unless it performs significantly better for me. If it doesn’t, I stick with what’s familiar, because I don’t get to play or practice as much as I would like.
For that reason, when I test new clubs I always use technologies such as Trackman, Quintic, and the SAM PuttLab. These machines give me the relevant data on each club from top to bottom so I can compare them side by side. Everyone has their reasons to switch equipment, but for me, I like to find a club that helps eliminate my “miss.”
Let me give you an example of what I am talking about and how I would personally go about testing a new putter using the SAM Puttlab. Full disclosure; I’m not that good of a putter. My stroke isn’t that bad, but again, I don’t get to play or practice a lot. Also, I have a tendency to be uncomfortable over the ball, so I search for a putter that makes me comfortable.
In my quest to be a become a better putter and find comfort, I had Duane Anderson, the Head of Putter Fitting at The Kingdom at TaylorMade, fit me with a Taylormade Ghost Tour Fontana 72 putter. The thought was that the face-balanced, mallet putter would, by design, stay more square back and through the ball, thus making it easier for me to repeat my stroke. And Duane was 100 percent correct. It worked for a long time, and all was right with the world. However, over time I felt for whatever reason I could not get the path of the putter to exit more left. The mallet always seemed to move from in-to-out, and got worse the more I played.
After much debate, I decided to try a new design to see if it would make any difference in my path. I was also hopeful that a new putter would help me to discover some lost confidence. So I contacted Sean Toulon from Toulon Designs, a new putter company in Carlsbad, to try one of his heel-toe weighted, blade-style putters called The Madison.
You can see the the data from my test below, which pitted my TaylorMade mallet against the Toulon blade. Let’s analyze the Sam PuttLab numbers to see what worked for me.
Mallet Aim
Blade Aim
Takeaway: Both putters are fine on the aiming side.
Mallet Face Rotation
Blade Face Rotation
Takeaway: Both putters return slightly open at impact; however, the path with the mallet was in-to-out 2.9 degrees while the blade’s path was 2.7 degrees LEFT!
The resulting launch of the ball with the mallet was 1.2 degrees right, and only 0.3 degrees right with the blade. So for MY stroke only, at this time, the blade works better to eliminate my excessive in-to-out stroke and the ball starts closer to my intended line.
It’s funny how just changing the look and weighting of a putter can alter your path this much. I didn’t believe it at first, so I tested the putters several more times. The same thing happened again and again.
Mallet Path and Impact
Blade Path and Impact
Takeaway: As you look at my mallet stroke, you can see that due to the excessive in-to-out stroke, I contacted my putts all over the face. This alters the consistency of the speed off the blade. I had a much more consistent impact point with the blade. Yes, it was on the heel, but at least it was predictable.
Mallet Face rotation
Blade Face rotation
Takeaway: One thing about the mallet putter, as previously stated; it does not open and close as much as a blade putter does. But the difference was minor, surprisingly.
I was always a golfer who practiced on a chalkline and believed in the square-to-square method, as most people did in the late ’80s and early ’90s when I was playing in college. For that reason, I preferred mallets and have little putter face rotation to this day. However, you can see that the blade putter actually is more consistent for me in regards to the rotation phase of the stroke, so actually the change is good.
Mallet Stroke
Blade Stroke
If you look at the bottom-right graph showing forward swing acceleration, you will see that the mallet putter’s “flat spot” slopes slightly downward, showing a decrease of acceleration though impact, which I like for faster greens. The blade putter’s “flat spot,” however, slopes slightly upward, showing an added acceleration. That can lead to the ball jumping off the blade from time to time. I don’t mind a few things getting better while a thing or two gets worse, and in my case I have always had good speed control. So the added acceleration shouldn’t be an issue. If it becomes an issue, I can always change the weighting of the putter itself.
What I Learned
In testing, the blade putter seems to work better and eliminate my consistent swing path issue, and this has been proven by the SAM. I need to test this on the golf course under pressures to find out if in fact it works as stated. Sometimes, you’ll find it will transfer fully; other times, only a few things will transfer. Other times, it works only in testing. The golf course is the real test, and the only test that truly matters to your scorecard.
I do know by looking at the data, however, that the TaylorMade Mallet works for me, but has some limitations. The Toulon blade works better for me in testing, proving sometimes change is good… but is it?
The LPGA Tour is kicking off its 2026 season this week at Lake Nona Golf and Country Club in Orlando, and the pros are dealing with something most Florida golfers rarely face: freezing temperatures.
“It’s colder here than in the UK at the minute, which is a first,” said England’s Charley Hull during Wednesday’s media day at the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions.
Even Lydia Ko, who lives at Lake Nona, seemed surprised by the cold snap. “We’re pretty much getting to below zero in celsius here, which maybe in other parts of the country they would be thankful, but when you’re in Florida it is a little bit of a surprise,” she said.
If the world’s best players are adjusting their games for cold weather, recreational golfers should, too. Here’s how to play smart when the mercury drops.
Understand What Cold Does to Your Game
Before you change anything, you need to know what you’re fighting against. Cold air is denser than warm air, which means your ball won’t fly as far. Period.
Hull noticed this immediately during practice rounds at Lake Nona. She mentioned hitting a gap wedge into the 18th hole during a previous win but needing a 4-iron during Tuesday’s practice round. That’s a difference of four or five clubs for the same shot.
Action item: Expect to lose 5-10 yards on every club in your bag when temperatures dip below 50 degrees. Plan accordingly and don’t be stubborn about club selection.
Layer Up Without Restricting Your Swing
Hull admitted she wore three pairs of pants during practice. While that might be extreme for most of us, staying warm is critical to playing well in cold conditions.
Your muscles need warmth to function properly. When you’re cold, your body tightens up and your swing gets shorter and faster. Neither of those things help you hit good golf shots.
Action item: Wear multiple thin layers instead of one bulky jacket. Look for golf-specific cold weather gear that stretches with your swing. Keep hand warmers in your pockets between shots. And don’t forget a good hat because you lose significant body heat through your head.
Take More Club Than You Think You Need
This is where ego gets in the way of good scores. When it’s cold, the ball doesn’t compress as well off the clubface. Combined with denser air, you’re looking at serious distance loss.
The pros at Lake Nona are dealing with a course that measures 6,642 yards but plays much longer this week. If they’re adjusting, you should too.
Action item: Take at least one extra club on every approach shot. In temperatures below 40 degrees, consider taking two extra clubs. It’s better to fly the ball to the back of the green than to come up short in a bunker.
Adjust Your Expectations on the Greens
Cold weather affects putting in ways most golfers don’t consider. The ball is harder and doesn’t roll as smoothly. Your hands are cold, making it harder to feel the putter. And if there’s any moisture on the greens, they’ll be slower than normal.
Ko mentioned that she still sometimes reads the greens wrong at Lake Nona despite being a member for years. Cold weather makes that challenge even tougher.
Action item: Hit putts more firmly than usual. The ball needs extra speed to hold its line on cold greens. Take a few extra practice strokes to get a feel for the speed before you putt.
Embrace the Mental Challenge
Hull said something interesting about cold weather golf: “I like the mental toughness of it.”
That’s the right attitude. Everyone on the course is dealing with the same conditions. The player who stays patient and doesn’t get frustrated by the extra difficulty will come out ahead.
Action item: Lower your expectations by a few strokes. If you normally shoot 85, accept that 90 might be a good score in 40-degree weather. Focus on solid contact and smart decisions rather than perfect shots.
Warm Up Longer and Smarter
This might be the most important tip of all. Cold muscles are tight muscles, and tight muscles get injured easily.
World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul revealed she’s been protecting a wrist injury that bothered her late last season. Cold weather makes those kinds of injuries more likely if you don’t prepare properly.
Action item: Spend at least 20 minutes warming up before your round. Start with stretching, then hit easy wedge shots before working up to your driver. Keep moving between shots on the course to maintain body heat and flexibility.
The pros at Lake Nona this week will adapt and compete at the highest level despite the cold. You can do the same at your local course by following these tips and keeping a positive attitude.
PGA Professional Brendon Elliott is an award-winning coach and golf writer. You can check out his writing work and learn more about him by visiting BEAGOLFER.golf and OneMoreRollGolf.com. Also, check out “Playing Through” now on R.org, RG.org’s partner site, each Monday.
Editor’s note: Brendon shares his nearly 30 years of experience in the game with GolfWRX readers through his ongoing tip series. He looks forward to providing valuable insights and advice to help golfers improve their game. Stay tuned for more tips!
Brooks Koepka is back on the PGA Tour, and whether you love him or hate him, the guy knows how to win when it matters. After his LIV Golf stint, the five-time major champion returns this week at the Farmers Insurance Open.
What makes Koepka fascinating? He doesn’t fit the mold. His swing isn’t textbook. He doesn’t obsess over mechanics. Yet he’s won three PGA Championships and two U.S. Opens, regularly making it look easier than guys with prettier swings.
So, what can average golfers learn from someone who treats the game so differently? Quite a bit.
Stop Overthinking Every Shot
Koepka describes his approach as “reactionary” rather than mechanical. While most tour pros grind over swing thoughts, Brooks sees the target and hits it. No mental checklist.
This might be the most valuable lesson for weekend golfers who’ve watched too many YouTube swing videos.
How to actually do this:
On the range, hit five balls where you stare at the target for three seconds prior to addressing the ball. Don’t think about grip or stance. Just burn that target into your brain. You’ll be shocked at how pure you hit it when your brain focuses on where the ball is going instead of how you’re swinging.
Next time you play, give yourself a rule: Once you pull the club, you’ve got 15 seconds to hit. Koepka is one of the fastest players on tour because he doesn’t give his brain time to sabotage him.
If you feel tension in your hands at address, you’re trying to control too much. Koepka’s grip pressure is famously light. Loosen up until the club almost feels like it might slip, then add just enough pressure to hold on. That’s your swing thought: soft hands, see the target.
This approach works better under pressure. When you’re standing over that shot with water left and OB right, the last thing you need is a mental checklist. See it, feel it, hit it.
Play to Your Strengths (Even If They’re Not Pretty)
Koepka uses a strong grip that wouldn’t pass muster in some teaching circles. But he’s built his game around what works for him, elite driving distance and recovery skills. He doesn’t try to be someone he’s not.
Here’s how to build your game like Brooks:
Look at your last five rounds and figure out where you’re actually gaining strokes. Bombing it off the tee, but can’t hit greens? Lean into it. Play courses where distance matters more than precision. On tight holes, grip down on your 3-wood instead of trying to thread a driver through a keyhole you’ll miss seven times out of ten.
Koepka knows he can scramble, so he’s not afraid to miss greens. If you’re deadly from 50 to 75 yards, start leaving yourself those distances on the par 5’s instead of going for them in two every time.
Know when to take your medicine. Koepka in the trees at the PGA? He’s punching out to 100 yards, not trying to bend a 6-iron around three oaks. You’re in the rough with a flyer lie and water short? Hit your 8-iron to the middle and move on. That’s not playing scared, that’s playing smart.
Save Your Best for When It Counts
Here’s a wild stat: Koepka’s putting average in majors is often more than a full stroke better per round than in regular events. He elevates when pressure is highest.
How does an amateur tap into that gear? It’s not about trying harder, it’s about caring differently.
Here’s what actually works:
Decide which rounds matter to you. Club championship? Member-guest? That annual trip with college buddies? Circle those dates and treat them differently. Koepka doesn’t care much about regular tour events, but majors? That’s when he locks in.
Two weeks before your big round, change your practice. Stop beating balls mindlessly. Play nine holes in which every shot has consequences. Miss the fairway? Hit from the rough on the next hole too. Three-putt? Twenty push-ups. Koepka’s practice intensity ramps up before majors because he’s rehearsing pressure, not just swings.
Develop a between-shot routine that resets your brain. Koepka is famous for his blank expression after bad shots. Try this: After any shot, take three deep breaths while walking, then find something specific to notice, a tree, a cloud, someone’s shirt. That’s your reset button. By the time you reach your ball, the last shot is gone.
The Bottom Line
Brooks Koepka’s return reminds us there’s no single path to success in golf. His “substance over style” approach proves that results matter more than looking good.
You don’t need a perfect swing; you need a reliable one that holds up under pressure. You don’t need to hit every shot in the book; you need the shots you can count on. And you don’t need to play great every time; you need to play great when it matters.
Welcome back, Brooks. Thanks for the reminder that golf is ultimately about getting the ball in the hole, not winning style points.
PGA Professional Brendon Elliott is an award-winning coach and golf writer. You can check out his writing work and learn more about him by visiting BEAGOLFER.golf and OneMoreRollGolf.com. Also, check out “Playing Through” now on R.org, RG.org’s partner site, each Monday.
Editor’s note: Brendon shares his nearly 30 years of experience in the game with GolfWRX readers through his ongoing tip series. He looks forward to providing valuable insights and advice to help golfers improve their game. Stay tuned for more tips!
Blades Brown made a big impression last week in the California desert, and not just because he’s only 18. He put up numbers that would catch any weekend golfer’s attention. Most of us won’t hit 317-yard drives or find 86% of our greens in regulation, but there’s a lot to learn from how Brown managed his game at The American Express.
Here are three practical lessons from his performance that you can use on your own course this weekend.
Step 1: Give Priority to Accuracy Over Distance Off The Tee
Brown’s driving stats are impressive. He averaged almost 318 yards off the tee, ranking 12th in the field. More importantly, he hit 76.79% of his fairways, tying for fourth place in the tournament.
Think about that ratio for a second. Brown could have swung harder, chased more distance and tried to overpower the course. Instead, he played smart golf and kept his ball in play.
Your Action Item: Next time you’re on the tee box, ask yourself a simple question before pulling the driver. Do you need maximum distance here, or do you need to be in the fairway? If there’s trouble lurking or the hole doesn’t demand every yard you can muster, take something off your swing. Grip down an inch. Make a three-quarter swing. Do whatever it takes to find the short grass. Brown’s approach illustrates that fairways lead to greens, and greens lead to birdies. He made 22 of them last week, along with an eagle.
The math is simple. When you’re hitting three out of every four fairways like Brown did, you’re giving yourself legitimate looks at the green with your approach shots. That’s when scoring happens.
Step 2: Commit To Hitting More Greens
This is where Brown really separated himself. He hit 62 of 72 greens in regulation, an 86.11% clip that tied for first in the entire field. Read that again. An 18-year-old kid tied for the lead in one of the most important ball-striking statistics in professional golf.
How did he do it? By keeping his ball in the fairway (see Step 1) and giving himself clean looks with mid-irons and wedges.
Your Action Item: Start tracking your greens in regulation. You don’t need a fancy app or a statistics degree. Just mark down whether you hit the green in the regulation number of strokes. Par 3s in one shot. Par 4s in two shots. Par 5s in three shots.
Once you know your baseline, set a goal to improve it by 10%. If you’re currently hitting five greens per round, aim for six. The beauty of this approach is that it forces you to think strategically about club selection and shot shape. Brown’s strokes gained approach number was positive (0.179), meaning he was better than the field average. You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to be on the dance floor more often.
When you hit more greens, you eliminate the need for heroic short game shots. Brown only had to scramble 10 times all week, and he got up and down 70% of the time. That’s solid, but the real story is that he rarely put himself in scrambling situations to begin with.
Step 3: Minimize Mistakes And Stay Patient
Here’s the stat that jumps off the page: Brown made only three bogeys all week. Three. In four rounds of professional golf against the best players in the world.
He also made just one double bogey. That kind of clean card doesn’t happen by accident. It happens when you play within yourself, avoid the big miss and trust that pars are never bad scores.
Your Action Item: Before your next round, decide that you’re going to play boring golf. No hero shots over water. No driver on tight holes just because you can. No aggressive pins when there’s a safe side of the green.
Brown’s performance shows us that consistency beats flash every single time. He didn’t lead the field in any single strokes gained category, but he was solid across the board. That’s how you post numbers and cash checks.
Give these three steps a try. Your scorecard will thank you.
PGA Professional Brendon Elliott is an award-winning coach and golf writer. You can check out his writing work and learn more about him by visiting BEAGOLFER.golf and OneMoreRollGolf.com. Also, check out “The Starter” now on R.org, RG.org’s partner site, each Monday.
Editor’s note: Brendon shares his nearly 30 years of experience in the game with GolfWRX readers through his ongoing tip series. He looks forward to providing valuable insights and advice to help golfers improve their game. Stay tuned for more tips!
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Gary
Apr 27, 2017 at 11:22 pm
Very simple message to Tom Stickney II and all contributors to GolfWrx, I appreciate your articles and the fact that you take the time to read and respond to comments posted. Many times your response to questions posed clarifies information for the reader, and is appreciated.
I have no idea why golf enthusiasts would post negative comments or attack any contributors personally.
Read, learn, ask questions, and get better.
If you do not like the article, move on.
Desmond
Apr 2, 2017 at 8:55 am
After being fit by Edel, I play a mallet with no offset because it’s easier to see the line on which I want to start the ball. After that, it is technique. If you are in to out on path, that’s more easily resolved with a lesson on technique rather than aim.
Desmond
Apr 2, 2017 at 8:58 am
Need to add other factors are involved in selecting a head besides aim – hosel, offset, weight, balance, sightlines, etc.
Lowell
Jan 23, 2017 at 6:08 pm
Wow Tom you are the director of instruction on Vidanta. Awesome. I love the grand Mayan and the people there. Wish I could have taken my clubs. Was really tempted to borrow a set and tee it up. When I was there last June, they were building the Golf pro shop or where people would check in to play golf, visitors and guests alike. Hopefully I can tee it up there in the near future.
Stretch
Jun 3, 2016 at 10:28 pm
I love seeing the Trackman figures and have learned from your Trackman skills. How ever there is a statistical void in this study that I would love to see explored with Trackman. The weakness is the technology is terrific how it can show weak and strong patterns for the student to work on to improve scoring and ball striking. Correct me if I am wrong about the arcing in and then arcing in putting stroke that is going down the line for a minimum time. To roll the ball in a manner to create the highest likelyhood of rolling in the putter head must chase down the line with the minimal arcing motion left for a rightie. The kicker is even when the optimal stroke is created making putts when needed do not result. This is the problem with putting instruction as it does not take into consideration where the player is looking. A great stroke and poor aim result in all sorts of maladies loosely lumped as yips.
Bert
Jun 3, 2016 at 9:41 pm
Blade? An 8802 is a blade putter. This putter is nothing more than another Ping clone.
Dan
Jun 4, 2016 at 12:48 pm
What a stupid comment. A Ping clone as you call is categorized as a blade putter too!
Bert
Jun 5, 2016 at 9:18 pm
Not really
Bert
Jun 5, 2016 at 9:22 pm
Another point, I never said I didn’t like the article. It’s well thought out and well written and care has been taken to help not hinder the reader.
gofish721
Jun 3, 2016 at 1:16 pm
I had the original 1996 Newport for about 10 years and putted fairly well with it. Then in 2006 I tried the Red X mallet and never bagged the Newport again for a round. My inside 10 feet putting stats were notably better knee knocker 4 footers were in my high confidence level. A mallet worked great for me as I saw a drop in my handicap and I didn’t need a Sam Putt Lab to tell me that. As a rocket scientist for the government (really am) I love data and analysis. But the only stat I wanted regarding putting was my scoring average and putts/round.
Besides, maybe your aim for the mallet might be 0.2 degrees closed, but if you mistakenly picked a line or stroked your putt 0.2 degrees off/wrong to the right of the hole… BINGO!
Don OConnor
Jun 2, 2016 at 11:33 pm
Hey Steve,
The round was last year at Rustic Canyon in SoCal. It was a SCGA mid-am qualifier. It’s on record. I’m not selling fairy dust just letting you naysayers know that Tom can help you with your game.
steve
Jun 3, 2016 at 9:13 am
Didnt question that. One lesson made 7 birdies for you, without the lesson no birdies? That was the fairy dust
tlmck
Jun 2, 2016 at 10:21 pm
Or… You could adopt a grip and stroke where the putter does not matter.
Bob Pegram
Jun 3, 2016 at 1:39 pm
The weight distribution of the putter always matters, It is physics.
Milo
Jun 2, 2016 at 9:57 pm
I still game my OG Futura, it’s very nice.
Don OConnor
Jun 2, 2016 at 5:55 pm
I feel compelled to post a comment because I have actually taken a lesson from Tom. The day after that lesson I made 7 birdies and 6 of them where from inside 10 feet in a legitimate mid-am tournament. He knows more than most about the game. To question a man’s integrity without knowing him is a joke. He does these posts to help golfers first and foremost. The haters out there don’t improve at this game because they think they have a game that can’t be mastered figured out. This game is a journey not a conquest.
Steve
Jun 2, 2016 at 7:26 pm
One lesson and 7 birdies. Wow your a joke, sell your tonic somewhere else. How many birdies without the magical fairy dust lesson?
gdb99
Jun 2, 2016 at 7:55 pm
Wow is right.
tom stickney
Jun 3, 2016 at 10:25 pm
Too nice…thank you for your support! I hope you are well. Go see Dale Abraham at Bighorn this winter, tell him I sent you.
golfraven
Jun 2, 2016 at 3:48 pm
I made same experienced. Played a semi-mallet Scotty Del Mar for years as I originally liked a similar putter I played on a round but I was never 100% comfortable as with a blade. Moved this season back to a blade putter and likely will stick with it in future. Anser/Studio style models just suit me best and if you look on Tour you will see that most pros have those in the bag.
larrybud
Jun 2, 2016 at 3:12 pm
OMG, the whiners on here. Tom, as an instructor, don’t you think you should change you setup slightly so you’re not so heel-biased? Just standing another inch or so from the ball might just change your path. I know when I get too close, I have a tendency go take the putter outside the line, and that results in cutting across it. One might think a putter change would help (and it might), but it would be better if you were making center contact.
skip
Jun 2, 2016 at 2:04 pm
it’s not the arrow, it’s the Indian.
Rob
Jun 2, 2016 at 5:05 pm
But the arrow can effect the Indian.
Cr
Jun 2, 2016 at 6:13 pm
Indians don’t use crooked bow nor arrows
Chuck D
Jun 2, 2016 at 1:44 pm
I was thinkin’ the diagram would have helped to show an actual mallet putter. Two blades was shown was ehhhh.
gdb99
Jun 2, 2016 at 7:53 pm
I think that’s how the SAM shows the data, not something that can change for the article. I could be wrong though.
steve
Jun 2, 2016 at 1:18 pm
Wow talk about doing anything for a free putter. And who cares why you would switch? Gringe worthy plug for a putter maker. Hope you got more then a free putter
tom stickney
Jun 3, 2016 at 10:30 pm
Once again you troll this site and make negative comments on every article posted from myself and others…love to hear YOUR thoughts on golf instruction since you seem to be displeased with our stuff. We will all be waiting for your article…
S
Jun 4, 2016 at 10:03 am
Tom…Great article. As someone who has done thousands of putter fittings with SAM working for an OEM and most recently, a Top 100 Fitter, I can assure these clowns who always find the negative in these articles that a properly fitted putter can make a huge difference. Head design, length, loft, lie and weight balance makes a significant difference in putter movement. Putters are fit to stroke patterns and tendencies. SAM is a great stroke monitor that allows teachers and fitters focus on areas that need improvement. Trolls can eat a d*ck and continue to claim they drive it 300 and and shoot in the 70’s without instruction.
Tank
Jun 5, 2016 at 3:19 pm
That’s what you get for trying to be the golf wrx pro! Apparently you are a Golf Magazine Top 100 Teacher, and has been honored as a Golf Digest Best Teacher and a Golf Tips Top-25 Instructor. Tom is also a Trackman University Master/Partner, a distinction held by less than 60 people in the world…. Why waste your time here posting articles that take way to many words to make a common sense point. Then get all but hurt when people chirp you for doing just that. WHY WHY WHY? keep wasting your time on golf wrx bud, Everyone appreciates it hahaha. You know people are idiots online. Seriously get a grip…
Dennis
Jun 2, 2016 at 12:30 pm
We really have become a country of whiners. Always finding faults in others to keep from having to look at ourselves. Such a shame.
alexdub
Jun 2, 2016 at 11:50 am
Take off the rose colored glasses–there was no shameless plug for Tulon in this article.
Weekend Duffer
Jun 2, 2016 at 10:54 am
Can we get some articles that aren’t shameless product shilling for once?
Kevin
Jun 2, 2016 at 11:04 am
This article showed insite on putter fitting. Something most golfers don’t do, but should
Geoff
Jun 2, 2016 at 11:16 am
They could have done it without the shameless plug for Toulon.
Adam
Jun 2, 2016 at 12:41 pm
They barely mentioned Toulon lol!