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Rory McIlroy's Bizarre Australian Open Week Continues After Golf Ball Comes To Rest Under Banana Peel
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'I Think We've Given The World Handicap System A Fair Shot. My Club Is Now Taking Matters Into Its Own Hands'
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'I'm 68 And I Just Shot My Age. Here's How I Did It'
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I Built The Ultimate Direct-To-Consumer Golf Bag (And It's Incredible)
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I Lost My Distance When I Hit My 40s. Here's How I'm Getting It Back
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Which Current Golfers Are Locks For The World Golf Hall Of Fame?
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Buying Guides
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Best Golf Gadgets 2025
From rangefinders to launch monitors, we run through some of the best golf gadgets on the market in this guide.
By Joel Tadman Last updated
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Best Golf Gifts 2025 - 13 excellent Christmas gift ideas for golfers
Need some gift inspiration for a golfer in your life this Christmas? I've picked out my top deals, sales and favorite products to help you out.
By Sam Tremlett Last updated
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Best Golf Balls 2025 - Our favorite models at every price point
We take a look at the best golf balls currently available on the market
By Sam De'Ath Last updated
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Best Golf Club Sets For Beginners 2025 - 12 top models tested and reviewed
Just started the game and in need of new golf clubs? Well, this guide on the best golf club sets for beginners is a great place to start
By Joe Ferguson Last updated
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Best Golf Bags 2025
Here is our selection of the very best golf bags - models to suit a full range of on-course requirements and conditions
By Dan Parker Last updated
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Best Golf Stand Bags 2025
We take a look at the best golf stand bags currently available on the market
By Dan Parker Last updated
Features
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I've Been Awarded A Medal By The King For Services To Golf, But The Game Is Still Getting 3 Key Things Wrong
PGA master professional Anders Mankert recently received a medal for his service to golf, but says the game needs to improve in certain areas
By Anders Mankert Published
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I'm Convinced The Driving Range Is Bad For My Game. Let Me Explain...
Elliott Heath has stopped going to the driving range in 2025 and his golf has improved. Here's why...
By Elliott Heath Published
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Diary Of A Secret Club Golfer: We're In A Pitch Mark Pandemic. How Do We Tackle The Problem?
It drives greenkeepers (and golfers) mad. You know what we're talking about...
By Secret Club Golfer Published
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How Important Is Sound When It Comes To A Golf Club… And Can It Be Misleading?
The sound of a well struck golf shot is highly satisfying. But is it that important how a club sounds? Is it an accurate measure of its performance?
By Fergus Bisset Published
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If I Were Starting Golf Again, I'd Avoid These Mistakes (And Focus On 7 Key Things)
Golf can be tough when you're a newbie and, if I were to start the sport again, here are 7 key aspects I would take into account...
By Matt Cradock Published
Reviews
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We May Already Have The Longest Fairway Wood Of 2026
By Sam De'Ath Published
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PXG Lightning Fairway Wood Review: Long And Consistently So
By Sam De'Ath Published
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PXG Now Has One Of The Straightest, Most Forgiving Drivers Money Can Buy
By Joe Ferguson Published
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PXG Lightning Tour Driver Review: A Blend Of Aggression With Playability
By Joe Ferguson Published
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PXG Lightning Tour Mid Driver Review: Solid But Unspectacular
By Joe Ferguson Published
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News
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How To Watch Australian Open Golf 2025: TV & Streaming Information As Rory McIlroy Headlines Down Under
Rory McIlroy headlines the field in down under – here's how to watch the Australian Open online and on TV, potentially for free, and from anywhere.
By Roderick Easdale Last updated
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How To Watch Hero World Challenge: TV Coverage, Streaming
All the info on how to watch from anywhere and where almost half the field are within a shot of the lead at halfway
By Roderick Easdale Last updated
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Opinion: Brian Rolapp And Tiger Woods Are Right - Less Can Be More For The Future PGA Tour
After listening to Brian Rolapp and Tiger Woods, we look at what a new PGA Tour could look like and why less really could be more in terms of the future schedule
By Paul Higham Published
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PGA To Pick US Ryder Cup Captain In Early 2026 But 'No One's Asked' Tiger Woods...Yet
The PGA of America said it will identify the next USA Ryder Cup captain early next year, but as yet Tiger Woods insists he's not been asked about it
By Paul Higham Published
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A 'Really Stoked' Cameron Smith Finally Makes A Cut - And Is In Contention At Australian Open
Cameron Smith made his first cut in a year at the Australian Open - where he's joined by Min Woo Lee and Adam Smith in leading the home challenge for the title
By Paul Higham Published
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Crown Australian Open Round Three Tee Times 2025
Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen and Daniel Rodrigues narrowly lead a stacked chasing pack entering the weekend at Royal Melbourne Golf Club
By Jonny Leighfield Published
Tips
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My Bunker Nightmare Ended After One Lesson With A Top 50 Coach (I Wish I'd Heard This Crucial Advice Sooner)
I'd completely lost the plot in bunkers, but a lesson with PGA Fellow Professional and Golf Monthly Top 50 Coach Sarah Bennett rebuilt my technique and saved my score
By Alison Root Published
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I Heard A Fascinating Story About Monty That Transformed A Key Part Of My Game (All It Took Was 26 Golf Balls)
Colin Montgomerie is one of my golfing heroes, so when I visited Turnberry and heard an interesting story about his 26-ball warm-up, I couldn't wait to try it!
By Baz Plummer Published
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6 Steps To Mastering The Scoring Zone On The Golf Course (That Most Amateurs Fail To Exploit)
Good golfers get up and down with impressive regularity from this crucial scoring zone, but how can you get in on the action? These six expert tips show the way
By Michael Weston Published
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I Asked Marco Penge's Coach For The Secret To His Immense Power Off The Tee (You've Got To Try This Drill)
Marco Penge has been sensational in 2025, winning three times on the DP World Tour, so I asked his coach to share some of the secrets to his success...
By Baz Plummer Published
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3 Surprising Things I Learned From A Tour-Level Golf Lesson (No.2 Is A VERY Common Misconception)
I spent two hours in an elite coaching environment, with a top PGA professional, but I was blown away by three surprising things I learned about my game...
By Baz Plummer Published
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An Inspired Performance With Driver Led To My Best Ever Round (And It's All Down To This Simple Drill)
The driver was firing as I smashed my way to a personal best score and my lowest handicap index yet, but one simple drill has driven that improvement...
By Baz Plummer Published
Golf Rules
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My Ball Came To Rest On The White Out Of Bounds Line. Is It In Or Out?
If you find your ball on the out of bounds line, can you play on, or are you facing a long walk back? We have the answer here.
By Fergus Bisset Published
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My Playing Partner Just Hit A Bird And His Ball Went Into A Pond. What Is The Ruling?
It might seem unlikely, but crazy things happen on the golf course. What do you do if a shot hits a bird and is deflected into a penalty area?
By Fergus Bisset Published
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My Ball Just Came To Rest Against A Rake. What Do I Do?
If your ball rolls into, or to the edge of a bunker and is stopped by a rake, what do you do? Can you move the rake, or must you play the ball as it lies?
By Fergus Bisset Published
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Is There A Limit To How Many Provisionals You Can Hit?
If you think your ball may be lost or out of bounds, you should always play a provisional ball, but can you keep on doing it indefinitely?
By Fergus Bisset Published
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My Driver Just Snapped On The Course. What Can I Do Under The Rules?
If your driver gives way during a round, what are your options? Can you replace it or is it just bad luck?
By Fergus Bisset Published
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My Golf Ball Just Knocked Another Golf Ball Into The Hole. What Should I Do?
If your ball collides with another player’s ball and knocks it into the hole, what is the correct course of action? Have they effectively holed out?
By Fergus Bisset Published
Deals
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Thanks To Callaway's 'Elyte' Savings, Their 2025 Clubs Have Reached Their Lowest Ever Prices
Sponsor Content Created With Callaway
Callaway's Elyte range was one of the strongest we tested in all of 2025, now the entire family has hefty discounts on offer.
By Conor Keenan Published
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Cyber Monday Is Over, But Here Are 10 Excellent Golf Deals Still Live
Cyber Monday has come and gone, but discounts are still available on these 10 golf products
By Conor Keenan Published
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Best Cyber Monday Golf Deals 2025 - event finishes but still plenty of good golf deals out there
Cyber Monday has finished but I've still managed to pick out my favorite deals still live
By Sam Tremlett Last updated
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This Has To Sell Out! Get Over $400 Off The PXG 0311 Driver In This Last Minute Cyber Monday Golf Deal
Deals The clock is ticking on the best Cyber Monday deals and, amazingly, you can still get one of PXG's best ever golf drivers for just $179...
By Paul Brett Published
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Cyber Monday Ends Tonight And So Will The Chance To Make The Most Of These 5 Excellent Golf Deals
There have been hundreds of products on offer this Cyber Monday, but we don't expect these five to be at a better price come the event's finale later today
By Sam Tremlett Published
Coupons
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The Indoor Golf Shop promo codes
Use one of The Indoor Golf Shop promo codes to save on Golf simulators & equipment such as projectors, screens, mats & more.
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RIA Eyewear promo codes for December 2025
SPONSORED These RIA Eyewear promo codes can be added to your order for better prices on the brand's golf sunglasses, lenses, accessories & apparel.
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Worldwide Golf Shops Coupons for December 2025
SPONSORED Find one of these Worldwide Golf Shops coupons to save on all kinds of golf goods including gadgets, balls, bags & clothing.
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TRUE linkswear discount codes for December 2025
SPONSORED Use one of the latest TRUE linkswear discount codes to save on sport-focused footwear & apparel from the brand founded by Ryan & Jason Moore.
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Stance promo codes for December 2025
SPONSORED Use one of these Stance promo codes to save on sports apparel including t-shirts, sports underwear & golf socks.
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Global Golf Coupons for December 2025
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BMW Australian PGA Championship Betting Tips: Can Our Experts Pick A Winner For The Fourth Week In A Row?
The 2026 DP World Tour schedule kicks off Down Under with the BMW Australian PGA Championship, but who are our experts backing to win at Royal Queensland?
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One Of Golf's Greatest Characters Also Has An Impressive Design Legacy, As These 5 Courses Prove
Five years after his passing, we look at five of the courses designed or revised by one of English golf’s greatest-ever characters, Peter Alliss
By Rob Smith Published
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I’ve Played Most Of The Big Names In This Golf-Rich Area So Was Delighted To Discover This Beauty
Rob Smith plays a course that had long been on his hit-list and is very impressed with all that he finds
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Inside The Annual Golfing Tradition That's Raised More Than £185,000 For Charity
Towards the end of 2025’s long, hot summer, the Golf Monthly Forum fundraising day for Help For Heroes took place at Blackmoor Golf Club in Hampshire
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RSM Classic 2025: Who Are Our Betting Experts Backing At The PGA Tour Finale?
The final event of the FedEx Cup Fall season takes place at the RSM Classic, but who are the Golf Monthly team backing at what promises to be a dramatic event?
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I Revisited The Northerly Scottish County Blessed With Good Golf Aplenty Both On The Coast And Inland
Jeremy Ellwood ticks three more new courses off his list both right on the Moray Firth and a little way inland
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