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Buying Guides
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Best Golf Grips For Drivers 2026You need to make sure you have the best grip on your driver, so here are some of our favorites
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Best Titleist Irons 2026Check out the best Titleist irons currently on the market and discover the set that is best for your game
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Best Golf Tees 2026 - our 6 favorite models to help tee your ball upEvery golfer needs some tees - we're here to help you choose your preferred option
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Best Golf Swing Analyzers 2026 - 5 of the best models we have testedTake a look at some of the best golf swing analyzers on the market that should help you understand and improve your action
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Best Golf Books 2026 - 12 of my favorite golf books, from instruction, to classic golf storiesIf you're looking for some inspiration for a good read or a great present then here's a great starting point
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Best Golf Gloves For Women 2026When it comes to golf gloves there are plenty of options on the market. Here we take a look at the best golf gloves for women
Features
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Crafted Without Compromise: Inside The Bettinardi BB Putter SeriesSponsor Content Created With Bettinardi Golf
How a longstanding commitment to one-piece American milling and award-winning face technology created the most authoritative putter line in the game
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I've Covered 47 Open Championships, Including Six At Royal Birkdale. I Know Where I'll Be Putting My MoneyEditor-at-large Bill Elliott reflects on Birkdale Opens past, the recent course changes and, of course, who might get their hands on the coveted Claret Jug
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'The Talent Is There, But Where Are The Eyes?' - Mel Reid On How The LPGA Can Drive Real Fan EngagementIn this exclusive interview, former player turned broadcaster Mel Reid delivers a candid appraisal of what the LPGA must do to grow its audience and energise fans on the ground
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'If It Plays Firm And Fast, He's Definitely Someone To Keep An Eye On' – Wayne Riley Picks His Open Champion, Reveals Two Players To Watch And Assesses Birkdale's ChangesSky Sports' Wayne Riley will be on the ground at Royal Birkdale. Here, he picks some players to watch and shares his thoughts on the golf course
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Why Every Golfer Should Have A Ball Fitting To Stop Wasting ShotsSponsored by Titleist
Sam De'Ath and Dan Parker discover how an elite ball fitting experience completely changed the way they think about their most important equipment choice
News
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Blade Putter Numbers Continue To Dwindle As Cameron Smith Switches To A MalletBlade putters are becoming less popular on the professional circuits and, at The Open Championship, one of the putters' long-time users has moved to a mallet
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What Is England’s Golf Coast? 'There Are Few Better Places In The World To Spend A Week On The Links'Discover the 30-mile stretch of championship links golf that's hard to beat
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Canadian Golf Fans Left Frustrated As Start Of The Open Coverage MissedSome viewers in Canada were left frustrated when they found golf instruction content instead of first-round coverage of The Open
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The Story Behind TaylorMade's Carnival-Inspired Open BagWhat is the meaning behind the TaylorMade bag used by the likes of Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy at Royal Birkdale?
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LIV Golf Pro Admits Scottie Scheffler Open Practice Round Was 'Demoralizing'LIV Golf reserve Travis Smyth has opened up on his Open Championship practice round with Scottie Scheffler
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Bryson DeChambeau Makes Surprise Gear Change Prior To First Round Of Open ChampionshipThe big-hitting American made another change to his equipment for The Open, opting to return to a familiar driver
Tips
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3 Things Every Amateur Should Do With Their Feet (To Play Better Golf)Sponsored by adidas golf
Better ball striking and increased consistency on the course is a realistic ambition for every amateur golfer... the secret lies in what you do with your feet!
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8 Ways To Improve Your Putting As A High-Handicap GolferOur personalised, data-driven guide to improving putting for high-handicap golfers using expert tips, drills and instructional videos
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A Lesson On The Parallax Paradox Solved My Golf Alignment IssuesWith the help of a stick and a swimming noodle, Top 50 Coach Josh Mayo explained why my golf ball doesn't go where I want it to... it's the parallax paradox!
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Stop Swaying In The Golf Swing With A Footwork Drill To Strike It PureInconsistent ball striking could be a result of swaying off the ball, but improving your footwork with one simple drill can help you to strike it pure
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How To Master The High (And Low) Launch Wedge Shot With Simple Setup ChangesRelying on one stock wedge shot is not an effective way to shoot lower scores. These simple setup tweaks can help you to vary flight and cut your handicap
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Why You Need To Try Cross-Handed Chipping (And A Pro Guide To Master It)Matt Fitzpatrick has the best short game on the planet in 2026, so we asked a top PGA pro to help you master his famous cross-handed chipping technique...
Golf Rules
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My Ball Came To Rest Between Two Cuts Of Turf. Do I get Relief, Even If It’s Not GUR?If your ball ends up in the seam between two cuts of recently laid turf, are you automatically entitled to a free drop?
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Everything You Need To Know About Golf’s Out Of Bounds RuleOur Rules Expert Fergus Bisset gives you a guide to the Rules surrounding out of bounds in golf. Get them right and you could save time and strokes.
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My Ball Came To Rest In An Animal Print In A Bunker. Is That A Free Drop?Do you get a free drop from an animal’s foot mark in a bunker? If so, how do you go about taking relief?
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I Played A Match And My Opponent Putted “Side Saddle.” Is That Allowed?Are you allowed to stand alongside the ball pointing towards the hole and make a putt, in “side saddle” fashion? If not, what’s the penalty for doing so?
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My Playing Partner Brushed Away Sand On The Fringe Before Making A Stroke. Should It Have Been A Penalty?Are you allowed to brush away sand on the fringe of a green? If not, what is the penalty if you do so?
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My Club Touched The Sand In A Bunker When I was Measuring My Relief Area. Is That A Penalty?If you touch the sand in a bunker with your club before a shot, you may or may not have broken a Rule. What about if you do so when measuring for a drop?
Deals
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This $63 Rangefinder Delivers Premium Performance On A Budget – It's Now At An All-Time Best PriceDeals Our expert tester thought the CIGMAN CT-1200 PRO matched the accuracy of more expensive rangefinders and features a game-changing touchscreen, making it a genuinely excellent value-for-money buy
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Amazon Prime Day Is Over, But These 24 Deals Are Still LiveThe 2026 event may have officially finished but it looks like Amazon has kept a number of deals live right now.
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With Only A Few Hours Left Of Amazon Prime Day 2026, I Can't Believe These TaylorMade Golf Balls Haven't Sold Out YetThe golf balls of choice for the likes of Fleetwood, McIlroy and Morikawa are all discounted during Amazon Prime Day
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Hurry! Amazon's Prime Day Sale Ends Tonight - Here Are 33 Golf Deals I Recommend Jumping AtWith only a few hours left of the 2026 Prime Day event, there are still plenty of deals live but won't be for much longer
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These 4th of July-themed TaylorMade Golf Balls Are A Perfect Way To Celebrate The 250th Birthday Of The USADeals It's the last day of the Amazon Prime Day sales, but there are plenty of golf deals still to be had, including these specially branded TaylorMade TP5 and Tour Response balls
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Garmin promo codes in Jul 2026 |SPONSORED These Garmin promo codes can help you save on the brand's smart watches, rangefinders & GPS trackers for golf.
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Open Championship Special Bets 2026: First-Round Leader Picks & Big England Double ChanceWe look at the pick of the special bets for the Open Championship, with three top targets for first-round leader, big names to miss the cut and a double chance on star English duo
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The Open Championship Sleeper Betting Picks: High-Priced Big Names Tipped To Contend At BirkdaleHere's who Golf Monthly's tour experts have picked out to be a surprise contender at Royal Birkdale as we hunt for any value on offer in the final men's Major
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The Open Championship 2026 Betting Tips: Bazza's Best Bets At Royal BirkdaleOur resident betting expert is on a hot streak, with two winners, a runner-up and a third-place finish in the last month... but who does he fancy at The Open?
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I Asked Every Golf Monthly Staff Member For Their Open Picks. Here's Who We're Going For...It's set to be a wide open 154th Open at Royal Birkdale...so who are the GM team picking to win, or challenge for, the Claret Jug?
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