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Jim Deeks

Golf is full of miracles

Golf is full of miracles

June 28, 2017June 29, 2017

There have been so many miracle shots over the years that in retrospect some of them don’t quite seem so miraculous anymore. Until, of course, one of them is yours.

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Does modern equipment work better?

Does modern equipment work better?

June 22, 2017

In his fruitless quest to recapture a golf game that deserted him years ago, Fairways columnist Jim Deeks ponders a return to persimmon and balata.

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This Dame is not for turning

This Dame is not for turning

June 12, 2017March 22, 2026

Fairways columnist Jim Deeks tracks down Dame Laura Davies at the Manulife Classic to find out what keeps her going on the LPGA Tour at the age of 53.

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Further thoughts on the art of putting

Further thoughts on the art of putting

June 7, 2017June 9, 2017

Fairways columnist Jim Deeks reflects back on the varied instruments of torture that caused him such grief over a lifetime of lousy putting.

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Mastering the art of putting

Mastering the art of putting

May 26, 2017May 29, 2017

By his own admission, Fairways columnist Jim Deeks is a lousy putter. A succession of putters, myriad tips from the pros and countless changes to his set-up have improved nothing. His final desperate act is complete distraction.

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Captain Canuck

Captain Canuck

May 11, 2017May 16, 2017

As Bruce Mitchell gets ready to assume his new duties as the first ever Canadian captain of the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews, Fairways columnist Jim Deeks has a few requests.

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Jimbo Cliffs … in my dreams

Jimbo Cliffs … in my dreams

May 4, 2017May 16, 2017

During bouts of insomnia, Fairways columnist Jim Deeks is venturing into the darkest recesses of his mind to design his perfect golf course.

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Playing by the Rules …. or not

Playing by the Rules …. or not

April 26, 2017April 26, 2017

Fairways columnist Jim Deeks rants that the Rules of Golf are stupid, confusing, picayune, unfair, irrelevant, archaic, and virtually unenforceable. It’s time to re-write them ALL.

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Is Raymond Floyd Top 15 All-time?

Is Raymond Floyd Top 15 All-time?

April 20, 2017March 22, 2026

Floyd’s numerous accomplishments are often overshadowed by his prickly personality and legendary playboy image but Fairways columnist Jim Deeks has to make the call.

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