Matt Stevens

Matt Callcott-Stevens started playing golf at the age of 4 when Rory Sabattini's father put a 7-iron and putter in his hand. He has experienced all the highs and lows the game can throw at you and has now settled down as a professional golf writer. He holds a Postgraduate in Sports Marketing and has played golf for 28 years. Current Handicap: 8

How Long It Takes to Play Mini Golf: 9 Holes vs 18 Holes

How Long It Takes to Play Mini Golf: 9 Holes vs 18 Holes

Mini golf gives everyone a shot at fun. No matter if you’re a golf pro or a newbie, the twists and turns on a mini-golf…

The 7 Best Golf Grips for Sweaty Hands (Plus Other Tips)

The 7 Best Golf Grips for Sweaty Hands (Plus Other Tips)

Sweating buckets in a hot, humid sub-tropical climate on South Africa’s East Coast, handling a golf club felt like holding a greasy eel. Clubs slipped…

Do Golf Balls Ever Go Bad? (Plus How Often to Replace Yours)

Do Golf Balls Ever Go Bad? (Plus How Often to Replace Yours)

When you drop $50 on a box of premium Titleist Pro V1s, you cross your fingers they stay with you for a long time.
Unfortunately, golf…

The Pros and Cons of a Flat Swing (And How to Fix It)

The Pros and Cons of a Flat Swing (And How to Fix It)

Previously, I took you through the ins and outs of a flat golf swing to help you employ it in your game. However, in this…

How Long It Should Typically Take to Play 18 Holes of Golf

How Long It Should Typically Take to Play 18 Holes of Golf

In 2014, Golf Digest found that an average 18-hole golf game in the U.S. took four hours and seventeen minutes. However, this timing came before…

The Double Cross in Golf: What It Is, Causes & How to Fix It

The Double Cross in Golf: What It Is, Causes & How to Fix It

In layman’s terms, a double-cross occurs when your golf ball travels in the opposite direction you were aiming.
For example, a tree sits in your line…