Thursday, 16 December 2021
John Robins is looking to build on his meteoric progress in 2021 by adding some ‘big boy’ power to his game. In his exclusive Today's Golfer column, the award-winning comedian and 5live host runs us through his new, deep-seated quest for some added yardage. What's your golf goal for 2022? As I said in last month's column, winter is a time when...
Written by Bad Golf co-creator, BBC Radio 5live host, award-winning comedian on Wednesday, 1 December 2021
John Robins has turned to golf lessons as he aims to improve his game this winter. In his exclusive Today’s Golfer column, the comedian, broadcaster and Bad Golf co-creator argues the interventionist case for a well-timed golf lesson and analyses our reluctance to ask for golfing help. Winter is now upon us and as the mud clogs up my spikes, wedges flounder...
Written by John Robins on Wednesday, 10 November 2021
After a traumatic episode with a phantom hook, John Robins might finally be worthy of his ‘bad golfer’ moniker once again. In his exclusive Today’s Golfer column, the award-winning comedian, 5live broadcaster and podcast host mournfully walks us through the unique perils of playing on a ‘proper course’ after being forced to question his most closely held golfing assumptions… About two weeks...
Written by John Robins on Monday, 18 October 2021
After nearly halving his handicap in the space of four months, Bad Golf’s John Robins is officially a man worth listening to! In his exclusive Today’s Golfer column, the comedian and BBC 5Live presenter details his spectacular journey to a handicap of 12.3 and doles out some shrewd advice on the everlasting importance of course management and mental mastery. Well...
Written by John Robins on Wednesday, 22 September 2021
The Ryder Cup has got John Robins very, very excited. In his exclusive Today's Golfer column, the comedian, broadcaster and Bad Golf star indulges in some misty-eyed Ryder Cup nostalgia and talks about his own unique relationship with this famous monolith of a tournament. Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy, it's finally here! The Ryder Cup! Is there another sporting event like it?...
Written by John Robins on Thursday, 2 September 2021
Bad Golf's John Robins has gone from a 21-handicapper to a 13-handicapper in a matter of months, putting the brand under serious threat! But never fear, the comedian and broadcaster’s recent good form proved it is still capable of deserting him with zero notice. Here, in his exclusive Today's Golfer column, he explains how he coped when those halcyon days of...
Written by John Robins on Friday, 30 July 2021
We've all been missing foreign golf trips, but for comedian and broadcaster John Robins an overseas golf adventure changed his life for the better. In his exclusive Today's Golfer column, the co-creator of hit YouTube channel Bad Golf explains how an anxiety inducing invitation actually helped him discover his love of golf. For a long time during both lockdowns, playing a round...
Written by John Robins on Tuesday, 15 June 2021
What makes the perfect golf fourball? Comedian and broadcaster John Robins, co-creator of YouTube channel Bad Golf, explains his perfect group. Last year I joined my first ever golf club at the tender age of 38 and after less than a year of being a member I’ve seen my handicap...
Written by John Robins on Wednesday, 19 May 2021
Award-winning comedian and BBC Radio 5Live host John Robins is the co-creator of YouTube channel Bad Golf, but if his current form continues then it will need a rebrand. We'll let him explain... Over the course of these columns I have attempted to represent the experience of the average golfer. Though I refer to myself as a ‘bad golfer’, the stats...
Written by John Robins on Friday, 16 April 2021
Golf is back from its Coronavirus closure and award-winning comedian, BBC Radio 5Live host and Bad Golfer John Robins' return to the course saw him putting like a pro... for a few holes, at least. There is no better way to start my latest Today's Golfer column than with words doubtless uttered on every...
Written by John Robins on Monday, 29 March 2021
In his exclusive Today's Golfer column, award-winning comedian, BBC Radio 5Live host and Bad Golfer John Robins tackles one of golf's biggest issues – slow play – and thinks he's come up with the solution. Slow play. It can be a bit of a mystery to the new golfer. In fairness, when your entire brain is focused...
Written by John Robins on Monday, 1 March 2021
In his exclusive Today's Golfer column, award-winning comedian, BBC Radio 5Live host and Bad Golfer John Robins sets out his golf goals ahead of golf's return in England and reflects on what he's missed most about the game in lockdown. I do hope with all my heart that this Today's Golfer...
Written by John Robins on Friday, 5 February 2021
In his exclusive Today's Golfer column, award-winning comedian, BBC Radio 5Live host and Bad Golfer John Robins explains how playing a round with just three clubs and a putter is helping his game. For this month’s column I’ve decided to completely ignore the state we’re in. I’m heartbroken, frustrated, but also grudgingly accepting...
Written by John Robins on Monday, 4 January 2021
In his exclusive Today's Golfer column, award-winning comedian, BBC Radio 5Live host and Bad Golfer John Robins explains why practising less could actually improve your golf. For many golfers, winter is a time where more balls are hit on the driving range than on the course. Bad weather and...
Written by John Robins on Tuesday, 8 December 2020
In his exclusive Today's Golfer column, award-winning comedian, BBC Radio 5Live host and Bad Golfer John Robins talks World Handicap System confusion, what golf offers those with disabilities and the role the game can play in boosting mental health and tackling loneliness. For someone whose...
Written by John Robins on Thursday, 12 November 2020
In the second of his exclusive Today's Golfer columns, award-winning comedian John Robins, one half of YouTube's Bad Golf, reflects on the wettest round of golf of his life and shares his tips for playing when the heavens open. Last month, I didn’t just play golf in the wet.
Written by John Robins on Friday, 16 October 2020
In the first of his exclusive Today's Golfer columns, award-winning comedian John Robins, one half of YouTube's Bad Golf, explains how he 'solved golf' to break 90 for the first time... and how you can do it, too. Hello and welcome to my new Today's Golfer column. I'm sorry to say...